Language Assessor

Bakersfield City School District • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

The Language Assessor position is responsible for providing language proficiency assessment information by assessing, scoring, and maintaining records. This role involves administering and scoring language assessment tests, recording test information into the student information system, and arranging for student testing through school-site staff. The assessor will also provide support for immigrant families, coordinate with the special education department for translation needs during reclassification meetings, and maintain a monthly updated foreign language list. Additionally, the position assists with the Rosetta Stone language program for immigrant families and coordinates with the Family and Community Engagement department (FACE) to stay informed about services for families. The role models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or some college training
• Ability to fluently speak, read and write English and Spanish
• Skill and accuracy in oral and written expression
• Ability to respect confidential matters
• Ability and willingness to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to work with adults and children in a personable manner
• Possession of valid driver's license and car for use on district business
• Must pass required tests
• An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on September 2, 2026
• High School diploma
• Resume
• Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application.
• District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment.
• Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents.
• For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents.
• A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted.
• All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.
• Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license.
• Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
• Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.
• Assembly Bill (AB2534) and Senate Bill (SB848), mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked, regardless of the length of service, including full-time, part-time and substitute employment.
• If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required.
• Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.

Nice To Haves

• Bakersfield College - Tier II Bilingual Certificate will be accepted in lieu of districts Spanish Literacy test

Responsibilities

• Administers and scores language assessment tests
• Records test information on students' cumulative records into student information system
• Arranges for testing of students through school-site staff
• Provides support for immigrant families
• Coordinates with special education department regarding translation for reclassification meetings
• Maintains and updates foreign language list monthly
• Assists with Rosetta Stone language program for immigrant families
• Coordinates with the Family and Community Engagement department (FACE) to stay updated with services for families
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED