Language Tester

Position Status: Tier 1
Benefited 
8 Daily Hours
 
Salary Range B
$16.50
 

School Year:
2026 - 2027 

Working Calendar
 202 Days
 
Required 
High School Diploma or GED
Proof of MMR Immunization and Hepatitis B Clearance
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Three (3) Professional References
 
Paraprofessional
Purpose Statement
The job of Language Testers is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for assisting in the assessment process of students referred with special needs; documenting information on student's proficiency in English or academic skills; and ensuring compliance with legal and administrative requirements. This job reports to Assessment Coordinator

Essential Functions

• Administers the AZELLA test to referred students (e.g. assessing proficiency in English skills, etc.) for the purpose of assisting teacher, and other professionals in determining class placement and/or program eligibility.
• Inputs test scores into state data program for the purpose of providing information to others in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Interprets verbal and written communication of non-English speaking students and parents for the purpose of assisting in communication with teachers and other school personnel.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and records (e.g. student log, CUMS, etc.) for the purpose of providing up to date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Schedules student tests for the purpose of evaluating students in accordance with state requirements.
• Scores tests for the purpose of delivering testing services in compliance with established guidelines.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; presenting information; applying assessment instruments; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: meeting deadlines and schedules; maintaining security and confidentiality.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling,   and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 50% walking, and 20% standing.  The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience       Job related experience is required.
Education        Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area preferred.
Equivalency     

FLSA Status                                                    Approval Date                                              Salary Range
Non Exempt                                                                                                                             B (16.50)
 

Salary : $17