STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: Temporary Tester of English Learners - July & August (Summer 2025)
STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: Temporary Tester of English Learners - July & August (Summer 2025)
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*** This is a stipended position and is only open to current eligible licensed BPS employees whose current job status allows them to participate in this opportunity. ***
General Description and Goals:
The Boston Public Schools is committed to the academic success of all Multilingual Learners (ML) entering grades K2-12. The Newcomers Assessment and Counseling Center (NACC) in the Boston Public Schools is hiring professionals with experience assessing Multilingual Learners with WIDA assessments. The tester will be primarily responsible for completing the entire assessment process including testing ML students entering grades K2-12 in SY 2025-2026 and counseling families about appropriate ELE programs and services. Testers will be provided with training on the assessment process.
Terms: Employees will be compensated at the BTU hourly rate. Candidates must attend the mandatory training session which includes learning to use the new ELLEVATION Platform and complete agreed upon scheduled work dates. Ellevation Training will be held at Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building at the Newcomers Assessment and Counseling Center on the 2nd Floor on July 1 2025 registration is required.
To ensure the district meets assignment deadlines for the beginning of the school year applicants must be available to test enrolling ML students and must commit to work the schedule below for July 7-July 31 2025 and August 1 2025 - August 31 2025.
Full Days: Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- July 7-11 2025
- July 14-18 2025
- July 21-25 2025
- July 28-31 2025
Full Days: Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- August 1 2025
- August 4-8 2025
- August 11-15 2025
- August 18-22 2025
- August 25-29 2025
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide comprehensive and thorough in-person assessment in four language domains (Listening Speaking Reading and Writing) for ML students entering grades K2-12 in SY 2025-2026.
- Assess incoming students with the grade-level appropriate English language proficiency assessment (WIDA Screener for Kindergarten or WIDA Screener Online)
- Follow testing protocols and administer the native language assessment as needed to students in grades 3-12.
- Review the results of assessments and determine an initial English Language Development (ELD) level.
- Use assessment and intake data to identify the best placement options for students.
- Explain test results and recommend appropriate English Learner Education (ELE) programs and services to families.
- Manage student placement recommendations in consultation with others as needed including the NACC Director Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Office staff and Welcome Services.
- Ensure that all families and students are treated in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner.
- Complete the assessment and counseling process with families in a timely manner.
- Maintain all required paperwork and documentation in students assessment folders.
- Perform other related duties as requested by the Director of the Newcomers Assessment and Counseling Center.
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:
- A Bachelors Degree from an Accredited College or University both within the United States and/or Internationally.
- A current Massachusetts Teaching License in a related area (Early Childhood Moderate/Severe Disabilities Elementary and/or ESL) and current or pending SEI/Bilingual Education Teacher Endorsement.
- Experience working with diverse student populations including teaching ML students for a minimum of five years.
- Strong background knowledge of English language proficiency assessments for multilingual learners and current qualifications and certificates to administer WIDA assessments (i.e. WIDA Screener for Kindergarten and WIDA Screener Online and Paper Based Test).
- Candidates must attend the mandatory training session which includes learning to use the new ELLEVATION Platform and agree upon the scheduled work dates. Ellevation Training will be held at Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building at the Newcomers Assessment and Counseling Center on the 2nd Floor on July 1 2025 registration is required.
- Possess a working knowledge of various state and federal rules and regulations that pertain to the initial identification assessment and placement of ML students.
- Experience working with ML students with disabilities in inclusive settings.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to focus on the overall mission while also attending to details and follow-up activities.
- Strong communication skills including oral and written proficiency in English.
- Proficiency using technology including Google Workspace ASPEN SIS and ELLEVATION.
- Demonstrate capability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders such as ML families and students and central office and district staff.
QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:
- Dual certification in ESL as well as special education licensure at the appropriate grade levels.
- Masters Degree in the field of EL Education or Linguistics or a Masters Degree in a related field.
- Fluency in one or more major languages of the district: Spanish Haitian Creole Cabo Verdean Creole Portuguese/Brazilian Portuguese Chinese (Mandarin Cantonese and/or Toishanese) Arabic Somali or French.
- Experience working with multilingual learners and students with disabilities with an understanding of how to assess students across grade level spans.
Reports to: Director Newcomers Assessment and Counseling Center located at Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building.
Application Procedure and Address:
Please submit current certificates to administer the following WIDA Assessments (WIDA Screener Online and WIDA Screener for Kindergarten) with resume and other appropriate documentation in TalentEd. Specific questions/inquiries concerning this stipend opportunity should be directed to Vera Johnson Director Newcomers Assessment and Counseling Center Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building 2300 Washington Street Boston MA 02119.
The Boston Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate on the basis of race color age criminal record physical or mental disability pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions homelessness sex/gender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation genetics natural or protective hairstyle military status immigration status English language proficiency or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process please contact the Accommodations Unit at
Employment Type
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