Bilingual Language Proficiency Examiner #2401-6837-01

The primary function of the Bilingual/ESOL Examiner is to administer testing to students based on the Home Language Survey to determine if students are eligible for services as a Multilingual Learner /English Language Learner as required by the state of Connecticut.

The Bilingual Language Proficiency Examiner maintains students’ files including Home Language Survey and parent’s permission. They also schedule testing appointments and provide information to parents about our programs offered in the district (Dual language, ESL and Sheltered Content Instruction) as required by the state of Connecticut. Maintains data, students’ files, and works with ML department staff, registration, related to the examination of students.

The Responsibilities of this position include:

• Examining students and scoring Las Links profile and Pre Las-Assessments to see if students qualify for services as required by the state of Connecticut.
• Working collaboratively with ML district coaches, registration department, preschool department, and Multilingual teachers to ensure multilingual learners students were tested.
• Maintaining files of students who were tested and exited the program with required documents like Home Language Survey, assessments, and parents’ permission.
• Gathering and entering data into the existing data sheet or district platform.
• Supporting parents, teachers, and other school personnel on issues of assessment, diagnosis, and appropriate instructional programming for language minority students.
• Collaborating with Pupil Services Personnel staff in the identification and instructional programming for limited English proficient students with special needs.

• Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with course work related to education. 
• Prior experience with LAS Links Profile and Pre Las Assessments and scoring for English learners required. 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

• Understanding of administering and scoring Las Links profile and Pre Las-Assessments to identify students as English learners to see if student qualify for services as required by the state of Connecticut.
• Understanding of dual language and ESL programs in the district.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of modern software and technologies, such as Power School, Google suites and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge about LAS Links Profile and Pre Las Assessments and scoring for English learners
• Understanding of different Multilingual learners’ programs in the district.

• Must be Spanish / English bilingual.

Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date, or your application submission may be rated and scored. You should submit your comprehensive resumes, academic records, certifications, professional accomplishments, and/or any other relevant documents, so that we may assess qualifications. This credential review evaluates the practical skills, experience, expertise, and achievements of the candidates.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.