Bilingual Language Assessor (Spanish)

Waterbury Public Schools

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Bilingual Language Assessor (Spanish)
 
DEPARTMENT:
Bilingual Education Department
 
FUNDING SOURCE:
Grants 
BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION:
UPSEU Local 424 � Unit 69

REPORTS TO:
Receives administrative direction from the Bilingual/ESOL Education Department Supervisor or designee.
 
FLSA DESIGNATION:
Non-Exempt; 12 months; 35 hours per week. Note: This is a grant funded, Union position with benefits that exists as long as funds are available. $16.94- $17.00 per hour.

PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION
 
This class is accountable for providing language assessment services to students who have limited English proficiency as established by Federal guidelines and requirements.
 
PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 
General Experience: 

1. Must possess High School Diploma or GED.
2. Associate's degree/Post-Secondary education from an accredited university or college with some experience preferred.
3. Must possess a valid Connecticut driver's license and own transportation.
4. Must meet SEIU Union Contract requirements for auto insurance coverage.
5. Experience working with a diverse, multicultural and multilingual population.
6. Experience working with children of all ages.
7. Experience working as a team with public, staff from other programs and parents. 

Special Experience: 

1. Fluency in the applicable language(s). 

Special Requirement: 

1. In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment. 

B. CREDENTIALS:
 
C. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
 
D. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
 
E. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to adapt to new technologies;
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in dealing with the public and staff;
• Ability to handle multiple requests, respond quickly and accurately to interpretation needs, and suggests more effective approaches to interpretation services;
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with strict schedules;
• Ability to understand viewpoints of persons from other cultures;
• Ability to work as a team with public, staff from other programs and parents;
• Ability to work with children of all ages;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse, multicultural and multilingual backgrounds;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read and write both English and Spanish;
• Human relations skills;
• Interpersonal teamwork skills;
• Knowledge of office methods and procedures, including data analysis of services provided and record keeping, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook, drop boxes and pdf documents;
• Some proficiency in computer technology and the use of various pieces of office equipment

PART III - POSITION SUPERVISES
 
PART IV - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Administer Language Assessment Scale (LAS Oral, Reading and Writing) to all incoming students to the Waterbury School District that speak a language other than English, and when needed for placement or PPT (Spanish or English);
• Assist with oral and written translations;
• Discusses test results and programs available in the District to parents and staff. Identify students' needs and makes refer to the appropriate personnel and program when necessary. (Social Worker, Family Counselor, Coordinator and others);
• Ensure that the Language Assessment Scale (LAS oral and written) is administered to all incoming students that speak another language other than English, and when needed for placement or PPT;
• Informs Districts' personnel on policies and procedures to be followed in placing Limited English Proficient (LEP) students;
• Provides translations verbally and in writing;
• Schedule appointments for testing;
• Travel to schools to administer the tests;
• Update and maintain all students' records in the Bilingual/ESOL Education Department through data entry;
• Performs any and all responsibilities as determined by the Superintendent of Schools and the Supervisor of the Bilingual/ESOL Education Department. 

PART V - Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements
 
Physical Requirements: 
Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.
 
Frequency: Place an "X" in each box that is appropriate to your job. 

 
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PERFORMED BY PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.
 
The Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.