Language Assessor

Bakersfield City School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Bakersfield City School District seeks a Language Assessor to provide language proficiency assessment information, score tests, and maintain records. You will support immigrant families, coordinate with special education for translation and reclassification, and help manage language resources across sites.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish ability, a high school diploma, and valid driving means. On-site responsibilities include collaboration with FACE and district teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Fluently speak, read and write English and Spanish.
• Ability to respect confidential matters.
• Ability and willingness to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work with adults and children in a personable manner.
• Possession of valid driver's license and car for use on district business.
• Must pass required tests.

Responsibilities

• Administers and scores language assessment tests.
• Records test information into student information system.
• Arranges for testing of students through school-site staff.
• Provides support for immigrant families.
• Coordinates with special education department regarding translation for reclassification meetings.
• Maintains and updates foreign language list monthly.
• Assists with Rosetta Stone language program for immigrant families.
• Coordinates with the Family and Community Engagement department (FACE) to stay updated with services for families.
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Confidentiality

Follow directions

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Test administration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

DISTRICT CONTEXT AND COMMITMENT

Located in the heart of Kern County, the Bakersfield City School District ("BCSD") is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments across the entire organization. We serve a diverse community of students and families and are guided by a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence in education.

LANGUAGE ASSESSOR

DISTRICT CONTEXT AND COMMITMENT

Located in the heart of Kern County, the Bakersfield City School District ("BCSD") is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments across the entire organization. We serve a diverse community of students and families and are guided by a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence in education.

BCSD values and respects every member of its community. We are dedicated to upholding the law, honoring the dignity of all individuals, and fostering a culture where students, families, and staff feel safe, supported, and heard.

We seek employees who demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical decision-making, professionalism, and accountability, and who consistently act with integrity in service of our students and community. Employees in BCSD are expected to model high standards of conduct, ensure compliance with all legal requirements, and contribute to a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and/or some college training
• Ability to fluently speak, read and write English and Spanish
• Skill and accuracy in oral and written expression
• Ability to respect confidential matters
• Ability and willingness to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to work with adults and children in a personable manner
• Possession of valid driver's license and car for use on district business
• Must pass required tests

REPORTS TO

Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL

To provide language proficiency assessment information by assessing, scoring and maintaining records

Performance Responsibilities

• Administers and scores language assessment tests
• Records test information into student information system
• Arranges for testing of students through school-site staff
• Provides support for immigrant families
• Coordinates with special education department regarding translation for reclassification meetings
• Maintains and updates foreign language list monthly
• Assists with Rosetta Stone language program for immigrant families
• Coordinates with the Family and Community Engagement department (FACE) to stay updated with services for families
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability
• Performs other duties as assigned

SALARY

$18.82 - $30.68 per hour

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent withcollective bargaining agreements when applicable

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION

A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

Required Test

Spanish Literacy Test, by invitation only (Bakersfield College - Tier II Bilingual Certificate will be accepted in lieu of districts Spanish Literacy test)

• High School diploma
• Resume

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

Conditions Of Employment

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

AB2534 AND SB848

Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB848), mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked, regardless of the length of service, including full-time, part-time and substitute employment. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.

Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

BCSD NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Amanda Robinson, by phone at [phone], by email at [e-mail], or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.