ELL Testing Specialist

ELL Testing Specialist

Washington Elementary School District 6 Mountain View - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job : 5325455

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 11, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Pay Grade: A (Non-Exempt Support Staff Salary System)

Department: Varies

Accountable To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Calendar: 195 Days

Creation/Revision Date: September 24, 2024

Summary: Under direct supervision, incumbent(s) conducts the standardized language acquisition assessment for listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with students. Incumbent(s) provides assistance to teachers in a classroom environment by providing materials and handouts to students, working with students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments.

• Conducts the standardized English language proficiency assessment for reading, writing, listening and speaking at assigned schools with students. Reads assessment prompts and records student verbal responses. Pre-scores and records proficiency tests using the scoring rubrics.
• Maintains a testing log for record keeping and data on the administration and scoring of the assessments. Records testing date on the test booklet and electronic database. Submits pre-score reports and test booklets to certified staff for review and dissemination.
• Works with students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments including reading and mathematics, language development and memorization of emergency information. Demonstrates skills and techniques in order to aid in student learning.
• Coordinates testing schedule and materials with the Program Instructional Coach. Prepares room for testing, including setting up tables and chairs, and handing out materials. Performs cleanup after testing.
• Assists teachers in planning and coordinating lesson plans by sharing ideas and providing feedback about the students with whom they work.
• Ensures compliance of State and Federal laws for English Learners including file audits, testing, and small groups.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.).
• Proficiently fluent in English language.

• One year of experience working with children.
• Valid first aide certification.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• Demonstrating child development theories.
• Knowing basic mathematical concepts.
• Using typical activities within a classroom environment.
• Working with children.
• Demonstrating appropriate techniques and procedures.
• Facilitating group activities in a learning environment.
• Reviewing completed work assignments.
• Preparing classroom for various activities.
• Reading and following lesson plans.
• Applying appropriate scoring procedures.
• Applying school rules, policies and procedures.
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary…