English Language Learners, On-Call Assessor

North Kansas City Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kansas City Schools seeks an English Language Learners, On-Call Assessor to administer language development assessments to district students. The role is on-call and primarily active during the busiest periods: July–September and January–March.

Requires at least sixty college hours, basic computer skills, and strong communication abilities with diverse stakeholders. Reports to the ELL Program Coordinator; position supports ELL program goals and safety compliance within a standard school

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty college hours from an accredited college or university.
• Experience administering any form of assessment with students is preferred.
• Basic computer skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences (ELL staff, parents, students).

Responsibilities

• Administers the district’s ELL language development intake assessment for language minority students.
• Administers annual federally-mandated assessments of ELL students.
• On-call availability with peak workload during July–September and January–March.
• Maintains necessary training certification for assessment administration.
• Adheres to district rules, safety practices and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Sixty college hours

Job description

English Language Learners, On-Call Assessor

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Job Details

Job ID: 4913563
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 31, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

EL – ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS, ON-CALL ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of sixty college hours from an accredited college or university is
• Experience administering any form of assessment with students is preferred.
• Basic computer skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with ELL department staff, school personnel, students, and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds required.
• Possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

REPORTS TO: ELL Program Coordinator

JOB GOAL: To administer paper- and computer-based language development assessments to language minority students in the district. This on-call position is as-needed, during the two busiest assessment timeframes in the academic school year: July-September and January-March.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Administers the district’s ELL language development intake assessment to incoming language minority students: kindergartners and students new to the district (highest volume during July-September). Assessments are both paper-based and computer-based.
• Administers annual federally-mandated assessments of ELL students (January-March). Assessments are both paper-based and computer-based.
• On-call, as needed availability with highest volume of work needed during July-September and January-March.
• Maintains necessary training certification for assessment administration.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Adheres to good safety practices.
• Adheres to all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear and speak and must have close moderate and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is consistent with typical office/school environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

RETIREMENT: N/A

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Training certification for assessment administration

CLEARANCES: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance Based Support Staff Evaluation process.

Position Type: Substitute
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Student Services > Translator

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required