ELAD Testing Clerk

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 2,023,000 - 2,881,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Arizona State Retirement System health

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is hiring an ELAD Testing Clerk to assist in coordinating, administering and monitoring district testing for English Language Acquisition. The role ensures quality control and adherence to guidelines, with opportunities for growth.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, and Spanish language proficiency is preferred. There is full-time work, standard hours, and a competitive benefits package including health and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred; must pass language proficiency test.
• Computer and clerical experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate district testing for English Language Acquisition Department.
• Assist in identification, screening, testing and placement of language minority students.
• Prepare student counts; maintain records, reports and other recordkeeping tasks; inventory and update testing materials and kits.
• Gather data; assist in preparation of final reports; relay test results to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to inquiries and testing requests from school personnel.
• Develop files and maintain quality control.
• Attend designated meetings and support innovative ideas.
• Perform other related duties to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ELLevation

PowerSchool

SIS

Job description

ELAD Testing Clerk

Mesa USD 4 English Language Acquisition (ELAD) - Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5950281

Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$17.78

Class/Calendar:

A13, 9.25 months

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To assist in the coordinating, administering and monitoring of district testing for English Language Acquisition Department to ensure quality control and compliance with district, state and federal guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate district testing for English Language Acquisition Department
• Assist in the identification, screening, testing and placement of language minority students
• Prepare student counts; maintainrecords, reports and other recordkeeping tasks; inventory and update testing materials and kits
• Assume responsibility for gathering data; assist in preparation of final reports (i.e. results, interpretations, recommendations); relay test results to appropriate personnel
• Respond to inquiries and testing requests from school personnel
• Develop files and maintain quality control
• Attend designated meetings and support innovative ideas
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High Schooleducation or equivalent
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred; must pass language proficiency test
• Computer and clericalexperience helpful

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, to use initiativeand to meet deadlines with accurate attentionto detail while working with minimum supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written)in person and via telephone
• Maintain testing schedules, deadlines, and compliance checklists
• Ability to explain testing procedures and timelines clearly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and educational data systems (like ELLevation, PowerSchool, or other SIS)
• Understand state/district guidelines for EL assessments

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Most of the work is performed indoors in a school office, classroom, or testing environment
• Travel to schools throughout the district
• Fast-Paced at Times: Testing windows can bring high volumes of tasks and deadlines.
• May work independently or as part of a small team under the supervision of an EL Coordinator or school administrator
• Extended periods of sitting for computer-based tasks like data entry and report generation
• May need to lift and carry boxes of test materials (typically under 25 pounds)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.78 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alison Wolsey , Coordinator - Secondary Specialized Populations
• Specialized Student Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]