Language Assessment Assistant (ELPAC Seasonal Examiner)

Santa Maria Bonita School District (CA); Santa Maria (CA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Santa Maria-Bonita School District seeks a Language Assessment Assistant Bilingual/Bicultural to administer English and primary language proficiency assessments for students and Preschoolers, and to translate for families and staff.

Responsibilities include organizing assessment activities, data collection, and supporting language services while ensuring student confidentiality and sensitive handling of information.

Formación

• Administer English and primary language proficiency assessments to students.
• Translate for community members, parents, and teachers as assigned.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting assessment activities.

Responsabilidades

• Assist designated staff to plan and conduct assessment activities for limited or non-English speaking students.
• Administer, monitor and score a variety of tests.
• Prepare assessment materials and maintain testing records.
• Serve as translator to facilitate communications with monolingual, non-English speaking members of the school community.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Conocimientos

Bilingual communication

Assessment administration

Translating/interpretation

Data collection

Educación

High school diploma

Bilingual/bicultural training

Descripción del empleo

Santa Maria-Bonita School District

LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT ASSISTANT BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, administer English and primary language proficiency assessments

to individual or small groups of limited or non-English speaking students and State Preschool students, as

applicable; assist in the organization of assessment activities; assist in staff trainings, data collection and

monitoring of language assessments and support services; monitor and report student progress regarding

language proficiency; translate for community members, parents, and teachers as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Assist designated staff to plan, organize, and conduct assessment activities for limited or non-English speaking

students, including students with special needs E; perform language census testing and record the results as

assigned E; administer, monitor and score a variety of tests including criterion referenced tests, general aptitude

tests, and student proficiency levels E; prepare assessment materials as directed E; assist with filing and storing

testing materials and reports E; assist in the implementation of individual educational plans for students

experiencing bilingual/bicultural and remedial instructional needs E; serve as translator to facilitate

communications with monolingual, non-English speaking members of the school community E; maintain the

confidentiality of student information according to established guidelines E; requisition, store, distribute, and

maintain an inventory of educational materials, supplies, and equipment E; administer routine first aid E; direct

students into safe learning and play activities E; assure the health and safety of students by following health and

safety practices according to approved procedures E; make home visits to assess students, and to encourage

participation in the English language program as assigned E; provide cultural experiences to assist students with

bilingual/bicultural needs E; participate in staff meetings and trainings as assigned E; perform routine clerical and

supporting activities for the Consolidated Project Office E; operate instructional and office equipment E; perform

related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Behavior management strategies and techniques utilized with students involved with bilingual/bicultural remedial

instructional problems;

Child guidance principles and practices;

Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language;

Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling;

Safe practices in classroom activities;

Basic instructional methods and techniques;

Correct English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary;

Oral and written communication skills;

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;

Basic recordkeeping techniques;

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct;

Operation of office machines and keyboard equipment.

Ability to:

Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude with students experiencing bilingual/bicultural remedial instructional needs;

Read, write, translate and interpret English and a designated second language;

Operate and demonstrate the use of laboratory materials and equipment;

Print and write legibly;

Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately;

Understand and follow oral and written directions;

Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties;

Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities;

Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures;

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Operate instructional and office equipment;

Interpret, understand, and follow specific student educational plans and courses of study;

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Language Assessment Assistant Bilingual/Bicultural, continued

Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of an

educational environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from High School supplemented by coursework or training in child

growth and development, or bilingual/bicultural instructional processes and one year of paid or volunteer

experience working with students experiencing language deficiencies and remedial instruction needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

Indoor and outdoor work environment;

Light background noise.

Physical Abilities:

Hearing and speaking to exchange information;

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time;

Bending at the waist and kneeling or crouching to provide assistance to students;

Seeing to read assignments and to monitor student activities.

Hazards:

Potential exposure to communicable diseases and contact with blood and other body fluids.

Range: 19