ELL Testing Specialist

About the role

Under direct supervision, incumbent(s) conducts the standardized language acquisition assessment for listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with students. Incumbent(s) provides assistance to teachers in a classroom environment by providing materials and handouts to students, working with students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments.

Responsibilities

• Counsults with teachers to plan and coordinate lesson plans by sharing ideas and providing feedback about the students with whom they work.
• Coordinates testing schedule and materials with the Program Instructional Coach.
• Pre-scores and records proficiency tests using the scoring rubrics.
• Maintains a testing log for record keeping and data on the administration and scoring of the assessments.
• Reads assessment prompts and records student verbal responses.
• Submits pre-score reports and test booklets to certified staff for review and dissemination.
• Works with students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments including reading and mathematics, language development and memorization of emergency information.
• Demonstrates skills and techniques in order to aid in student learning.
• Ensures compliance of State and Federal laws for English Learners including file audits, testing, and small groups.
• Performs cleanup after testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.).
• Proficiently fluent in English language.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience working with children.
• Valid first aide certification.

Skills

• Demonstrating child development theories.
• Knowing basic mathematical concepts.
• Using typical activities within a classroom environment.
• Working with children.
• Demonstrating appropriate techniques and procedures.
• Facilitating group activities in a learning environment.
• Reviewing completed work assignments.
• Preparing classroom for various activities.
• Reading and following lesson plans.
• Applying appropriate scoring procedures.
• Applying school rules, policies and procedures.
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to moderate noise levels.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to moderate noise levels.

Salary

$16 to $19.20 Per Hour