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ELD Testing Assessor

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: ELD Testing Assessor CODE: 6200 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: ELD Testing Assessor GRADE: 13 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under general supervision, administers scores and interprets the results of the state mandated English language proficiency test and locally developed tests used to determine eligibility for ESOL programs. Responsible for assessing the English proficiency of students whose first language is not American English. Interfaces with students, families, and guardians to determine whether a student's knowledge of English will enable him/her to be tested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of MCPS schools and educational programs in general, and ESOL programs specifically. Knowledge of English language development principles and practices. Some knowledge of the evaluation of student English language proficiency skills. Working knowledge of a foreign language. Ability to courteously and effectively deal with students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds, many of whom have limited English proficiency. Ability to effectively interface daily with the public and school staff. Ability to quickly and accurately assess listening, speaking, reading and writing skills of English language learners. Ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately, under strict time constraints while remaining courteous, and effective. Ability to use spreadsheets, databases, email applications, and word processing software. Ability to be flexible in a different setting daily. Skill in relating to children, and in classroom management techniques in order to obtain optimum test results. Excellent organizational and human relations skills. Knowledge of the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: High School or GED diploma required. Associates degree preferred. Experience working with limited English proficient students and parents, including some training or experience in the evaluation of student English skills. Experience using Excel, Word, Outlook and Access. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Ability to travel throughout the county on a daily basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Limited leave available during peak enrollment times over the summer months.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: Yes

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Administers and scores the state-mandated English language proficiency placement test to students who speak a language other than or in addition to standard American English at home.
2. Administers and scores mathematics and native language reading and writing tests to eligible English language learners who have interrupted formal education to help identify students eligible for the Multidisciplinary Education Training and Support (METS) and Students Engaged in Pathways to Achievement (SEPA) programs.
3.Communicates assessment results to parents and teachers.
4. Provides feedback and support to English Language Learner (ELL) school teams regarding transfer and pending lists on the ESOL Survey Module on OASIS.
5. Processes ELL Team Exit transactions and records.
6.Provides English language proficiency assessment data to MCPS and other Maryland LEAs for state and federal reporting as requested.
7.Performs file management tasks such as copying, backing up, and archiving files.
8. Answers questions from parents, school staff and central office staff, referring complex questions or problems to the supervisor.
9. Inputs student and school data into Microsoft Access, Excel and OASIS.
10. Maintains accurate inventory of state-mandated English language proficiency assessment materials in Rocking Horse Road Center and in all MCPS schools.
11. Updates, changes, and deletes entries and corrects data files.
12. Performs office clerical work such as typing, word processing, filing, and receptionist duties.
13. Interacts with other offices (e.g., Residency and International Admissions, Consortium Office) to obtain or exchange information needed to complete student registration.
14. Performs related work as required.
Class Established: 7/93
Date(s) Revised: 8/97, 7/08, 7/2010, 10/10
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.