Research and Assessment Specialist Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese)(SY26-27)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4:10 PM 

Reports to: Newcomer Assessment and Counseling Center Director 

Location: Newcomer Assessment and Counseling Center 

Terms: BTU 202, plus 10% 

Institutional Background: The Boston Public Schools is committed to closing the student achievement gap by meeting the goals laid out in the Superintendent’s Acceleration Agenda. The Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Education (OMME) is a critical part of the infrastructure required to meet these goals and it provides leadership and support in the education of English Language Learners. OMME  is a “knowledge generating” organization. We are addressing the need for a system-wide knowledge base on second language acquisition and academic achievement of English Language Learners. OMME  also monitors and provides guidance and support to schools and central administration to ensure that legal compliance is in place to ensure equitable access to services and programming pertaining to ELLs. 

General Description & Goals: 

The Research and Assessment Specialist provides evaluation and assessment of the language proficiency of incoming students to ensure appropriate identification and placement academically.century bi-literacy skills and cross-disciplinary knowledge required to succeed in college and/or careers. Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities: 

• Identify key areas of need in the assessment and placement of ELLs that warrant further research and consideration as they pertain to Boston Public Schools. 
• Work with the Deputy Chief of Operations and Accountability for ELLs and Director of Newcomer Assessment and Counseling Center to develop relevant priorities, design research studies, collect and maintain relevant data, and prepare reports for the district. 
• Conduct analytical research against source data, determine report feasibility, suggest new metrics and measurements that will advance the accuracy of the testing methodology used for ELLs based on advancements in ELL research. 
• Manage and monitor data quality, as gathered in assessment to ensure accuracy. 
• Analyzes data with basic statistical methods, interpret results, and provides written summaries of data analyses. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with district leaders, teachers, parents, administrators, and community organizations to promote interest and increase awareness regarding the school placements of ELL students. 
• Participate in committees and act as a liaison with principals and headmasters as directed by the Chief of OMME and the  Director of Newcomer Assessment and Counseling Center. 
• Maintain data needed by the Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Education (OMME)  for planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring programs and procedures in the district and state. 
• Model professional behavior that addresses job responsibilities, district policies and procedures, and the expectations of professionals working in a multilingual, multicultural, and economically diverse community. 
• Perform other related duties in accordance with the district’s values of collaboration, cross- functionality, and accountability as requested or directed by Supervisor. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor degree in ESL/ Applied Linguistic or related field. 
• Hold a current Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL or related field 
• Trained in WIDA-ACCESS and other K-12 assessments 
• Understanding of all state and federal guidelines affecting education of ELLs 
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Excel Ability to work effectively in teams, manage multiple tasks and priorities Strong problem-solving and solution-seeking ability 
• Minimum 3 years experience with ELLs in an urban setting 
• Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese)

Shift Type Central Office 

Salary Range 1.0 FTE 

Location Central Office - OMME

Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement. 

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