LANGUAGE SERVICES ASSESSMENT ASSISTANT (2380)

Glendale Unified School District; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full district-paid benefits

Health/welfare contributions up to $34

Health/welfare contributions up to $34

Job summary

Glendale Unified School District is seeking staff to support Dual Language Immersion Programs and English Learner services. The role involves clerical and program support for language assessments, DLI and magnet program processes, and reclassification activities.

Onsite work with district-provided benefits for employee and dependents. Responsibilities include coordinating testing, maintaining records, translating when needed, and assisting with training temporary staff.

Qualifications

• Two years of increasingly responsible clerical or administrative support experience.
• Experience administering student assessments or supporting educational testing programs.
• Experience working with multilingual learners or language acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and perform specialized clerical and program support activities related to student assessment and language services programs.
• Administer or assist in administering state, federal, and district assessments (e.g., ELPAC) per procedures and security rules.
• Coordinate testing schedules, rosters, locations, materials and related documentation.

Skills

Clerical

Administrative support

Assessment support

Multilingual communications

Job description

Job Overview

Performs specialized clerical, assessment, and program support work in the administration of Dual Language Immersion Programs and English Learner services. Incumbents assist with the coordination and administration of language proficiency evaluations, Dual Language Immersion (DLI) and magnet program application processes, student reclassification activities, multilingual communications, and related office support functions. Work requires independent judgment, frequent interaction with students, parents, and staff, and adherence to assessment security and confidentiality requirements.

Current Vacancies

Two full-time permanent positions (12 months/year, 8 hours/day) in the Dual Language Immersion Programs and English Learner Services. Positions are onsite and include full district-paid benefits for the employee and dependents. District health and welfare contributions total up to $34,732.44 per year.

The eligibility list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies within its one-year validity period.

Duties

• Plans, schedules, and performs specialized clerical and program support activities related to student assessment and language services programs.
• Administers or assists in the administration of state, federal, and District assessments, including the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), in accordance with prescribed testing procedures and security requirements.
• Conducts language proficiency screenings and assessments for students applying to Dual Language Immersion (DLI), magnet, and other specialized instructional programs.
• Serves as a trained test examiner, assessor, or proctor for approved student assessments and language proficiency evaluations.
• Coordinates testing schedules, student rosters, testing locations, assessment materials, and related documentation.
• Maintains security and accountability of testing materials and confidential student records.
• Assists in reviewing, processing, and maintaining applications for DLI, magnet, and other specialized educational programs.
• Schedules language assessments and communicates testing information to students, parents, and school personnel.
• Processes student reclassification documentation and maintains related records in accordance with District, state, and federal requirements.
• Maintains databases, enters and retrieves information, prepares reports, and verifies assessment and student data for accuracy.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, staff, and community members regarding assessment programs, language services, and student eligibility requirements.
• Provides oral and written translation and interpretation services as assigned.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, forms, statistical summaries, and informational materials.
• Coordinates activities with school sites and District departments to ensure timely completion of assessment and language services activities.
• Assists with training and supporting temporary assessment personnel and proctors. Maintains files, records, and documentation related to assigned programs.
• May handle confidential information pertaining to student records, assessments, and program eligibility.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience

Two years of increasingly responsible clerical, administrative support, assessment support, or related experience. Experience administering student assessments or supporting educational testing programs. Experience working with multilingual learners or language acquisition programs.

Written and oral proficiency preferably in Armenian, Spanish, Korean or Russian languages.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License may be required for some assignments that include travel between sites. Ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain insurability.

Salary

The listed salary rates represent the first and last steps of the salary range.

Probationary Period

130 days of paid service.

Onboarding Requirements

After an offer of employment a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer, the candidate must complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (district-paid). The onboarding process includes legally mandated training(s) and reference checks. In addition, pursuant to Senate Bill 848 (SB848), the district is required to conduct reference checks that include inquiry into whether the applicant has ever been the subject of a credible complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action related to child abuse, sexual misconduct, or sexual harassment.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling [phone], Ext. 1457.

Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:

Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson St., [phone], Ext. 1209, [e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson St., [phone], Ext. 1500, [e-mail]

Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson St., [phone], Ext. 1209, [e-mail]