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Bilingual Tester (Temporary) Pool
Location: Student Placement Center
Reports to: Director - Student Placement Center
Part Time/Hourly Pay: $12.50
 

 
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.