The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public Schools:

Title:   English Language Assessment Specialist

Qualifications:

• Valid Massachusetts license in English as a Second Language (ESL)
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in ESL
• Proficiency in  English Language Assessments used for initial identification and monitoring of students (W-APT and MODEL)
• Knowledge of the 2016 DESE Guidance document that identifies compliance requirements for the identification and reclassification of English learners
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with parents and all members of the teaching and administrative staff
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to district protocols for English learners
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, ensuring all students have access to the highest quality instruction, and closing the achievement gap
• Demonstrate culturally responsive teaching and competencies,
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and learning

 
Reports To: Director of English Language Learners
 
Job Goal:   To ensure the proper identification, program placement, reclassification of English learners in Fall River Public Schools, and the monitoring of Formerly English learners (FEL) according to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) compliance guidelines.
 
Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Administer initial identification assessment (K-12 and private schools)
• Meet with parents to report assessment results and recommend appropriate services
• Complete all necessary English learner documents as required by DESE
• Work with Special Education Department on language assessments of English learners
• Coordinate the monitoring of formerly English learners documentation and provide follow up support as needed
• Coordinate the annual Language Assessment Team meeting process and annual SIMS documentation (with the support of the ELL Director)
• Administer all initial identification assessments and resulting parent communication and paperwork for preschool students and incoming kindergarteners
• Assess students for language proficiency data at the request of principals, coaches, and teachers
• All other responsibilities as requested by the Director of English Learners

 
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract:  Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding. 

 
The Fall River Public Schools offers all programs, activities, and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
sexual orientation, and disability.