Bilingual Tester (Temporary) - Student Placement Pool

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.