English Language Proficiency Assessments 2026-2027

Hourly, non-bargaining unit position for the 2026-2027 school year.

About the role

This is an hourly position to serve as an Assessor for the English Language Proficiency Assessments (ELPAC) for students identified as English Language Learners. The Assessor will complete training with Curriculum Department staff to certify as an ELPAC Assessor. Assessors will be scheduled for ELPAC testing at sites across the district. The schedule will be provided in advance. The ELPAC assessment requires the Assessor to utilize an online platform to monitor student performance and to provide one-on-one assessments for students in speaking. The Assessor directly reports to Curriculum Department Administrators. This position may also support other district-level assessments as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assess students as a trained ELPAC Assessor.
• Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive mentoring and working relationships with students and colleagues.
• Promote positive behavior and achieve an effective learning environment in the classroom; maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Meet deadlines; maintain appropriate records and prepare progress reports as required; follow district promotion policy.
• Maintain positive staff relations; work closely with the site principal.
• Promote networking, collegiality, mutual support, and deep individual and collective reflection among staff.
• Promote a positive image of public education; willingly engage with community and business partners to be incorporated as a resource in curriculum development and student projects.
• Handle multiple roles and adjunct duties to make the school work for the students.
• Attend and participate in required training activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Single Subject credential; or a Multiple Subject credential.
• Valid English Learner Authorization (EL/CLAD/BCLAD).
• A Bachelor's Degree relevant to the credential area.
• Previous experience teaching a variety of learners in a multi-level classroom.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience infusing technology into classroom teaching and learning.
• Successful organization and implementation of assessment activities.
• Highly skilled in achieving results through planning and execution, critical thinking and problem solving, and effective decision-making processes.
• Ability to effectively manage the design and execution of assessments and be responsive to the needs of students and the context in which learning and assessing takes place.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish.
• Personal qualities: Resourceful, innovative, helpful, diligent, persistent, and a willingness to work with colleagues and students.

Essential Job Functions

Physical

• Stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• See and read printed matter with or without vision aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Speak English so that others may understand at normal levels.
• Stand, walk, stoop, twist, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, push, pull, and move, lift and/or carry 0-20 pounds to waist height.

Mental

• Concentrate on a single task for up to three (3) hours at a time.
• Learn quickly and adapt to a variety of technology, machinery, instructions, and task methods.
• Meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules.
• Speak and write in a clear, concise manner.

Social

• Interact daily in person with other members of the District, County Office, personnel, vendors, and other business representatives; possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes.
• Consistent attendance is required due to the time-urgent nature of duties and interdependence with other staff.
• Convey an understanding, patient attitude toward students, parents, staff, and members of the community.
• Maintain the privacy of confidential information.

Pay

$46.09 per hour (Class 1, Step 1 Certificated Hourly Salary Schedule).

Schedule

Up to 100 days; hourly, up to 22.5 hours per week; dependent upon student assessment needs.

Additional Information

The position is designated as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to present prior to the first date of employment:

• A social security card.
• Proof of tuberculin test.
• Pass State and Federal fingerprint clearances.
• Complete all pre-employment training including but not limited to Child Abuse Reporting and Sexual Harassment/Abusive Conduct.

The LMUTA CBA expressly excludes both hourly employees and adult education teachers from the health insurance provisions for regular certificated employees. The Education Code does not require Districts to provide health insurance. The Federal Affordable Care Act requires that the minimum qualifications for affordable and essential coverage is offered to teachers who work at least an average of 30 hours or more per week (6 hours per day), equivalent to 0.80 FTE.