Language Testing Assistant (Temporary)

Anaheim Union High School District; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Anaheim Union High School District is seeking temporary staff to conduct English and target language assessments, enter data into district systems, and support testing operations across multiple sites. The role supports language testing initiatives and data reporting for educational placement.

Responsibilities include test administration, data entry, material preparation, and collaboration with staff, students, and families to ensure smooth testing processes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
• Two years of bilingual classroom aide experience preferred, including computer use.

Responsibilities

• Administer English and target language tests as required by state law and district regulations.
• Enter and aggregate test results in the student data base.
• Prepare and package testing materials; maintain student folders and required forms.
• Coordinate with administrators, staff, students and parents; ensure proper test environment.

Skills

Bilingual ability

Data entry

Office software

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Student information system

PCs and office equipment

Job description

Temporary Assignments Available

Must be available to work 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday, from February through April 2027. Tentative work hours: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM (including 30 minute lunch). Once hired, applicants will be eligible for other assignments throughout the year.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Language Assessment Center Coordinator, perform a variety of English and target language testing as required by State law and District regulations; enter and aggregate computerized data in assigned student data base; administer a variety of oral and written student placement assessments.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience, education and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical combination would be the following:

Education

• Required: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience

• Preferred: Two years of experience as a bilingual classroom aide including experience working with computers.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• License/Insurance Certification:
• Possession of a valid, appropriate California driver's license at time of appointment, and throughout employment in a position in this classification.
  • Proof of current California auto liability insurance at time of appointment, and throughout employment in a position in this classification.
  • Personal transportation for job-related travel throughout the District.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: Operation of a computer, student information system, assigned software, available primary language tests, modern office practices, procedures and equipment, data entry techniques, principles and practices of record retrieval and record-keeping, principles and procedures related to data aggregation, graphing and statistical reporting formats, knowledge of correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language, basic math, interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy, applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. Ability to: Operate a computer, student information system, assigned software; read, write, translate and interpret English and a designated second language; assess students\' basic oral communication skills and cognitive academic linguistic proficiencies in reading, language, science and math in English and the target primary language; access a variety of reports and print out student information from the student information system; maintain an accurate, complex and comprehensive data base for several sites; manipulate data in a variety of ways to produce statistical reports; understand the socio-cultural aspects of a language and establish a comparable and appropriate test climate; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; meet schedules and time lines; maintain records and files; operate a variety of office equipment.

Physical Demands

Employees in this classification stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, use fingers repetitively, use wrists or hands repetitively in a twisting motion or while applying pressure, use both hands simultaneously; have rapid mental/muscular coordination, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, can distinguish shades and have color vision; use a computer and a telephone; drive a vehicle.

Work Environment

Employees in this classification work inside exclusively, in confined spaces, with exposure to minor contagious illnesses (colds, flu, etc.), exposure to severe contagious illnesses or disease (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.), in direct contact with the public, students, and District staff, and with a high volume of work and tight deadlines.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential duties of the job.

General Essential Duties

Language Testing: Administer a variety of oral and written student placement assessments including English and primary language and special education academic tests; evaluate test results and recommend grade and class schedule placement; interview students and parents in their primary language to obtain educational background information to assist in determining appropriate educational placement; inform students and parents who have a primary language other than English of English Learner (EL) program, general school and District information and availability of local community services; communicate with administrators, staff, students and parents to coordinate activities and exchange information; prepare and package testing materials; maintain student folders; complete and file required forms and documentation.

Electronic Data Maintenance: Enter and aggregate test results and data in assigned student data base; summarize data for statistical placement reports for distribution to State, District and school administration; read and interpret data printouts from student information system; operate a computer and various office equipment including, but not limited to PCs, scanners, fax machine, calculator and copier; perform related duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity District

The Anaheim Union High School District prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person\'s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. the following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: 504 Coordinator: Adela Cruz, Contact for Disability Discrimination Concerns Location: 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801 Email: [e-mail] Title IX Coordinator(Employees): Amie Maya, Director, Human Resources Location: 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801 Email: [e-mail] Title II Coordinator: Melanie Thomasson, Contact for Ensuring Equal Opportunity Location: 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801 Email: [e-mail]

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