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Bilingual Tester (Temporary) - Student Placement Pool

Fort Worth ISD
Service Center III/SPCPosted 7 months ago
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Job Description

Bilingual Tester (Temporary) Pool

Location: Student Placement Center
Reports to: Director - Student Placement Center

Part Time/Hourly Pay: $12.50
           

Bilingual Testers work up to 14.5 hours per week or work short-term assignments of less than 3 months for up to 40 hours per week.

Employment as a Bilingual Tester does not guarantee a minimum number of work hours.
 
Position Purpose
 
Registers and administers state required assessments to students who speak a language other than English for initial identification and reclassification of the Bilingual/ESL program.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Screening and Assessment
  • Contacts parents daily over student’s information (enrollment documents, educational history, etc.).
  • Inputs student information and uploads documents into the student system.
  • Assesses students in English and Spanish (if applicable) and inputs scores into the student system.
  • Provides information to parents and students regarding the Bilingual/ESL programs.
  • Participates in districtwide events for the purpose to promote and support enrollment.
  • Maintains departmental records according to established procedures.
  • Assists with planning, preparation, and setup of departmental activities.
 
Personal Work Relationships
  • All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
  • Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
  • Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
  • Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of compliance and the evaluation of emergent bilingual students.
  • Knowledge of student information systems.
  • Knowledge of office procedures and operation of business office equipment.
  • Skill at the beginners’ level, working with Microsoft Office 365, especially Outlook and Excel.
  • Skill in data entry with minimal errors.
  • Ability to exercise discretion regarding matter of sensitive or confidential nature.
  • Ability to collect and evaluate data and prepare recommendations based upon such information.
  • Ability to provide information to parents and students related to Bilingual/ESL programs and activities.
  • Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, email, and do word processing.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to presents a pleasant, helpful attitude toward students, parents, and visitors.
 
Travel Requirements
  • Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
  • Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals
  • Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
  • Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse
  • Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
  • Environment: Work is performed in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours
  • Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Education: Accredited High School diploma or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.
  • Certification/License: None
  • Experience: 1-year office or clerical experience such as receptionist, typing, filing, scheduling, and processing mail required.
  • Language Requirement: Bilingual (English/Spanish) working proficiency preferred in some settings.
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