Bilingual Language Assessor (Spanish)

Summary Of Classification

This class is accountable for providing language assessment services to students who have limited English proficiency as established by Federal guidelines and requirements.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• General Experience: Must possess High School Diploma or GED. Associate's degree/Post-Secondary education from an accredited university or college with some experience preferred.
• Special Experience: Fluency in the applicable language(s).

Credentials

• Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements: Continual Education Requirements.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Adapt to new technologies.
• Exercise tact and courtesy in dealing with the public and staff.
• Handle multiple requests, respond quickly and accurately to interpretation needs, and suggest more effective approaches to interpretation services.
• Perform duties in accordance with strict schedules.
• Understand viewpoints of persons from other cultures.
• Work as a team with public, staff from other programs and parents.
• Work with children of all ages.
• Work with individuals from diverse, multicultural and multilingual backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read and write both English and Spanish.
• Human relations skills.
• Interpersonal teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of office methods and procedures, including data analysis of services provided and record keeping, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook, drop boxes and pdf documents.
• Some proficiency in computer technology and the use of various pieces of office equipment.

Position Supervises

Part IV - Essential Functions

• Administer Language Assessment Scale (LAS Oral, Reading and Writing) to all incoming students to the Waterbury School District that speak a language other than English, and when needed for placement or PPT (Spanish or English).
• Aid with oral and written translations.
• Discuss test results and programs available in the District to parents and staff.
• Identify students' needs and make referrals to the appropriate personnel and program when necessary (Social Worker, Family Counselor, Coordinator and others).
• Ensure that the Language Assessment Scale (LAS oral and written) is administered to all incoming students that speak another language other than English, and when needed for placement or PPT.
• Inform District personnel on policies and procedures to be followed in placing Limited English Proficient (LEP) students.
• Provide translations verbally and in writing.
• Schedule appointments for testing.
• Travel to schools to administer the tests.
• Update and maintain all students' records in the Bilingual/ESOL Education Department through data entry.
• Perform any and all responsibilities as determined by the Superintendent of Schools and the Supervisor of the Bilingual/ESOL Education Department.

Physical Requirements

• Depth Perception: X
• Standing: X
• Color Distinction: X
• Walking: X
• Peripheral Vision: X
• Sitting: X
• Driving: X
• Lifting: X
• Physical Strength: Carrying: X Little Physical Effort (-10lbs.)
• Pushing: X Light Work (-20 lbs.)
• Pulling: X Medium Work (20-50 lbs.)
• Climbing: X Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)
• Balancing: X Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)
• Stooping: X
• Kneeling: X
• Crouching: X
• Heat (90 degrees F or more): X
• Crawling: x
• Temperature Changes: X
• Reaching: X
• Wetness: X
• Handling: X
• Humidity: X
• Grasping: X
• Extreme Noise or Vibration: X
• Twisting: X
• Exposure to Chemicals: X
• Feeling: X
• Exposure to Gases and Fumes: X
• Talking: X
• Exposure to Unpleasant Odors: X
• Hearing: X
• Exposure to bodily fluids: X
• Repetitive Motion: X
• Exposure to dampness: X
• Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination: X
• Confinement to a Small or Restricting Area: X
• Visual Acuity/Near: X
• Mechanical Hazards: X
• Visual Acuity/Far: X
• Physical danger or abuse: X

Working Conditions

• Depth Perception: X
• Standing: X
• Color Distinction: X
• Walking: X
• Peripheral Vision: X
• Sitting: X
• Driving: X
• Lifting: X
• Physical Strength: Carrying: X Little Physical Effort (-10lbs.)
• Pushing: X Light Work (-20 lbs.)
• Pulling: X Medium Work (20-50 lbs.)
• Climbing: X Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)
• Balancing: X Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)
• Stooping: X
• Kneeling: X
• Crouching: X
• Heat (90 degrees F or more): X
• Crawling: x
• Temperature Changes: X
• Reaching: X
• Wetness: X
• Handling: X
• Humidity: X
• Grasping: X
• Extreme Noise or Vibration: X
• Twisting: X
• Exposure to Chemicals: X
• Feeling: X
• Exposure to Gases and Fumes: X
• Talking: X
• Exposure to Unpleasant Odors: X
• Hearing: X
• Exposure to bodily fluids: X
• Repetitive Motion: X
• Exposure to dampness: X
• Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination: X
• Confinement to a Small or Restricting Area: X
• Visual Acuity/Near: X
• Mechanical Hazards: X
• Visual Acuity/Far: X
• Physical danger or abuse: X

The Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.