Description of Service Opportunity:
**This is an internal posting.
The language assessment Specialist will administer the language proficiency test upon enrollment at the Family Resource Center. The candidate will successfully.
- Administer Language proficiency test to potential English Learners, Spanish Dual Language.
- Help determine English learner status and comply with federal and state regulations and classification mandates.
- Assist families in making and informed choice about English learner programs (if eligible).
- Provide families guidance in the school enrollment process for English Learner and Dual language Learner Programs.
- Maintain accurate testing and student record information.
- Maintain student/family confidentiality.
- Be a source of information to ELL families in the district.
- Maintain accurate student testing data and ELL enrollment records/information.
- Perform other duties determined by the Coordinator of English Language Learner Programs.

Minimum Requirements/Job Qualifications:
The Language Assessment Specialist will experienced in the administration of the W-APT, IPT, and WIDA Screener and other language assessments used in CPS. The candidate will be effective in working with immigrant families and create an environment that fosters mutual respect and cultural sensitivity.
Education: Bachelor's degree or highest from an accredited college or university with a concentration in ESL, TESOL, or Applied Linguistics.
Experience: At least 2 years of experience working with linguistically diverse students in an urban setting.
Languages: Proficiency and fluency in English and Spanish are required.

Contract Dates:
August 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022

Contract Amount:
$55.09 per hour, Not to exceed $6,114.99