Assessor Qualifications and Responsibilities

If you are interested in a role as a CELBAN speaking assessor, please review the assessor qualifications and responsibilities before completing the application form.
 
CELBAN Assessors must have:
 
  • TESL Certification approved by TESL Canada or equivalent;
  • Certification as
    -CLB assessor (i.e., CLBA, CLBPT, ELTPA, CELBAN); and/or
    -Interviewer in another high stakes assessment (i.e., IELTS);
  • Knowledge of the Canadian Language Benchmarks proficiency scale;
  • Knowledge of language assessment theory and practice acquired through work experience or course of study;
  • Experience with occupation-specific programming and assessment;
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct interviews, including tact, active listening, and elicitation techniques;
  • Highly proficient English communication skills, including clarity of speech;
  • Ability to discuss topics relevant to nursing and healthcare;
  • Ability to use evaluation tools effectively to make accurate scoring and benchmark decisions;
  • Ability to handle multiple documents and materials to manage scoring while assessing;
  • Practice in providing targeted and relevant feedback on internationally educated professionals’ language and communication skills;
  • A commitment to test security protocols and Conflict of Interest Guidelines;
  • An interest in freelance, casual contract opportunities.
 
CELBAN assessors are responsible for:
 
  • Participating in the assessor training and calibration sessions;
  • Preparing the interview room, including sufficient test materials and forms, seating arrangements, and digital recording devices;
  • Verifying test taker identification prior to the interview;
  • Conducting the CELBAN interview according to prescribed protocols;
  • Discussing and concurring with another assessor to agree on an assigned benchmark;
  • Completing the requisite score sheets and reporting forms during and after the interview;
  • Clearly documenting constructive and actionable feedback for candidates;
  • Ensuring the test coordinator has all of the test materials and score sheets at the end of the testing session;
  • Participating in calibration once annually and re-certification once every two years;
  • Committing to the terms and agreements with test site employers. 

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