ELL Testing Specialist

Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• Conducts the standardized English language proficiency assessment for reading, writing, listening and speaking at assigned schools with students.
• Reads assessment prompts and records student verbal responses.
• 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.
• Records testing date on the test booklet and electronic database.
• 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.
• Coordinates testing schedule and materials with the Program Instructional Coach.
• Prepares room for testing, including setting up tables and chairs, and handing out materials.
• Performs cleanup after testing.
• Assists teachers in planning and coordinating lesson plans by sharing ideas and providing feedback about the students with whom they work.
• Ensures compliance of State and Federal laws for English Learners including file audits, testing, and small groups.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• 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.