ESL Test Examiner Position - Part-Time

Description The Danbury Public School District maintains a Centralized Registration location for all newly entering students, which operates year round from the Family and Community Engagement Center, currently located at Osborne Street. Language testing administered by qualified testers is scheduled for identified incoming students as an integral part of the student registration process. This test examiner position is primarily responsible for determining if a student is an English Learner (EL), including administering and scoring the initial English Proficiency Assessment for all K-12 students newly registering in the Danbury Public Schools through the Central Registration Center. The test examiner will be responsible for reviewing school transcripts and seeking previous English proficiency testing records for students who are entering the district from a district within the US. Where possible, this position also will allow expansion of responsibilities into the areas of community outreach, including providing information through written materials and information sessions to community groups on the operation of the ESL Center, as well as on the registration and orientation process.

Responsibilities Include

• Create and maintain an English Proficiency Assessment appointment calendar with registrars.
• Administer the English Proficiency Assessment, score and enter assessment data and communicate results to students' assigned schools.
• Adhere to the CSDE "Home Language Survey Guidelines" and steps in order to determine eligibility for language support services and make appropriate initial placement recommendations
• Conduct one-on-one meetings to inform parents/guardians of the results of language assessment and of the language support services available for that child and offer the opt-in option to the service that the students will receive
• Maintain accurate student test records and preserve student confidentiality
• Verify and comply with district, state, and federal registration laws
• Coordinate with the Coordinator of ESL/ESL Center Director and ESL Department Heads regarding individual and aggregate initial testing data from the Registration Center
• Create and distribute reports regarding incoming enrollments, including managing incoming enrollment data for reporting
• Participate in and provide training on the administration and scoring of the English Proficiency Assessment, including training conducted by software provider in all aspects of use
• Community Outreach: As time permits, act as liaison between parents, community members, and the ESL Center, trouble shoot registration questions, provide information regarding initial orientation of students to the school District, assist with mailings and written materials regarding registration and information sessions.
• Translate as needed.
• Support functions of Central Registration Center Registrars as directed.
• Complete additional related projects as may be directed by the Coordinator of ESL Services and ESL Center Director

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of English as a Second Language (ESL) and Second Language Acquisition (SLA) best practices
• Familiarity with Connecticut's English Proficiency Assessment
• Bachelors Degree
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese Required
• Experience with PowerSchool or similar District Student Data Management System preferred
• Experience working with non-English speaking parents and students in a public school setting

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong customer service skills essential
• Time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds
• Follows all program protocols and guidelines established by the ELL & World Language Coordinator
• Reports to the Director of Data, Assessment & Research and/or Central Registration Coordinator for daily operational responsibilities in the Center.

Working Conditions

• Exempt, non-union position
• Part-time work during the regular school year.
• Up to 35 hours/week with wages at $22/hour
• On call, as needed.

Application Procedure Apply online at www.danbury.k12.ct.us