Language Assessment Specialist

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Massachusetts seeks a Language Assessment Specialist to administer proficiency tests for English Learners. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, experience in ESL education, and fluency in English and Spanish. This temporary contract role offers competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience teaching high school ESL.
• Proficiency and fluency in English and Spanish are required.

Responsibilities

• Administer language proficiency tests and maintain student records.
• Assist families with the English learner program enrollment process.
• Provide guidance and information to ELL families.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Working with immigrant families

Administration of W-APT

Language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in ESL, TESOL, or Applied Linguistics

Job description

Description of Service Opportunity:

The language assessment Specialist will administer the language proficiency test upon enrollment at the Family Resource Center. The candidate will be successfully.

- Administer Language proficiency test to potential English Learners, Spanish Dual Language.
- Help determine English learner status and comply with federal and state regulations and classification mandates.
- Assist families in making and informed choice about English learner programs (if eligible).
- Provide families guidance in the school enrollment process for English Learner and Dual language Learner Programs.
- Maintain accurate testing and student record information.
- Maintain student/family confidentiality.
- Be a source of information to ELL families in the district.
- Maintain accurate student testing data and ELL enrollment records/information.
- Perform other duties determined by the Coordinator of English Language Learner Programs.

MinimumRequirements:

Requirements:
The Language Assessment Specialist will experienced in the administration of the W-APT and other language assessments used in CPS. The candidate will be effective in working with immigrant families and create an environment that fosters mutual respect and cultural sensitivity.

Education: Bachelor's degree or highest from an accredited college or university with a concentration in ESL, TESOL, or Applied Linguistics.

Experience: At least 2 years of experience teaching high school ESL and teaching linguistically diverse students in an urban setting.

Languages: Proficiency and fluency in English and Spanish are required.

Length of Contract:

August 4, 2025 through August 31, 2025

Contract Amount:

Not to exceed $4160.00

Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exemptemployee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours