Language Assessment Specialist

Company: Cambridge Public Schools
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Description of Service Opportunity: The language assessment Specialist will administer the language proficiency test upon enrollment at the Family Resource Center. The candidate will be successfully. - Administer Language proficiency test to potential English Learners, Spanish Dual Language. - Help determine English learner status and comply with federal and state regulations and classification mandates. - Assist families in making and informed choice about English learner programs (if eligible). - Provide families guidance in the school enrollment process for English Learner and Dual language Learner Programs. - Maintain accurate testing and student record information. - Maintain student/family confidentiality. - Be a source of information to ELL families in the district. - Maintain accurate student testing data and ELL enrollment records/information. - Perform other duties determined by the Coordinator of English Language Learner Programs. Minimum Requirements: Requirements: The Language Assessment Specialist will experienced in the administration of the W-APT and other language assessments used in CPS. The candidate will be effective in working with immigrant families and create an environment that fosters mutual respect and cultural sensitivity. Education: Bachelor's degree or highest from an accredited college or university with a concentration in ESL, TESOL, or Applied Linguistics. Experience: At least 2 years of experience teaching high school ESL and teaching linguistically diverse students in an urban setting. Languages: Proficiency and fluency in English and Spanish are required. Length of Contract: August 4, 2025 through August 31, 2025 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1225.00 Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours

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