Clerk - EL Testing Center

Reports to: Director for ESL & Bilingual Programs

Duty Days: 228 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: AS02

Qualifications:

Fluent in both oral and written English and Spanish

College hours preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Ability to work with students and families

Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of ESL and bilingual student data requirements preferred

Ability to meet established deadlines

Primary Purpose:

To assist the Director of ESL and Bilingual programs with the identification of emergent bilingual (EB) students who participate in ESL or Bilingual programs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review prior district data for students with a language other than English.
• Prepare required documentation for Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) meetings.
• Support the daily operations of the EL District Testing Center, including interviewing students/families, administering EL language proficiency assessments, contacting prior Texas districts for records, and communicating with parents.
• Assist with training on the administration of the state-identified language proficiency assessments.
• Comply with federal, state and local policies and guidelines relating to ELs.
• Assist the Coordinator for the EL District Testing Center & Parent Centers with daily operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer, copier, fax machine

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions; repetitive hand motions; moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting; occasional district travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.