Welcome Center Screener, Spanish (Part-Time)

About the role

The Welcome Center Screener is responsible for assisting with the screening/identification of students, at the Welcome Center and at schools, as well as assisting with the administration of other assessments administered by the Welcome Center.

Responsibilities

• Administers the VA state-approved EL eligibility assessment, to include online assessments, as well as other assessments administered by the Welcome Center.
• Maintains accurate, confidential student records and enters assessment data into required databases and reporting systems.
• Communicates assessment results and recommendations clearly
• Ensures testing regularities of assessment materials, equipment, and supplies to include: accounting for needed materials when conducting assessments, properly storing materials upon completion of assessments, and communicating needed supplies.
• Assists with maintaining Welcome Center Screening room supplies and resources.
• Remains abreast of Welcome Center and EL Department policies and practices, complete annual WIDA Screener trainings and attend Welcome Center Screener CLTs.

Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree or two years of post-secondary education; Bachelor’s degree in Education, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or a related field with certification or endorsement in ESL, Bilingual Education, Special Education or related areas, preferred

Experience: Experience administering and/or scoring language proficiency assessments; Experience working with English Learners in a K-12 school setting; Demonstrated prior experience working with English Learner (EL) students and/or students receiving special education services

Licenses and Certifications: (preferred certification or endorsement as noted above)

Skills

• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills
• Cultural competence and ability to build trust with diverse populations
• Demonstrate knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Must be trustworthy and dependable
• Attention to detail and accuracy in assessment administration and reporting
• Native Spanish speaker