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Salt Lake City School District · 15 hours ago

Assessment & Testing Assistant

Salt Lake City, UT

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.25/hr - $18.25/hr

Salt Lake City School District is seeking an Assessment & Testing Assistant responsible for administering and scoring specialized tests to students based on standardized methodologies. The role also involves assisting in clerical functions and requires effective communication with diverse individuals.

EducationPrimary Education

Responsibilities

Administer and score student tests using standardized methodologies and protocols to determine student proficiency and placement

Learn the complexities of administering standardized cognitive and academic assessments

Schedule student testing with site personnel to evaluate students in accordance with District requirements

Travel to district sites to conduct assessments and evaluations (reliable transportation required)

Work one on one or in small groups with non-English speaking children to assist in the administration of required testing

Make careful and accurate observations regarding children and their performance. Express observations in clear, concise writing

Perform general clerical functions to provide or maintain appropriate documentation

Participate in meetings, workshops, seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions

Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position

Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required

As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds

Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively

Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders

Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information and meeting deadlines

Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Qualification

Standardized testingAssessment administrationHigher education courseworkEnglish communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check

High school diploma or equivalent

Per Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), interested applicants must be Highly Qualified to be considered for the position and have completed one of the following: completed at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours), or obtained an associates (or higher) degree from an accredited higher education institution, or satisfied a rigorous state or local assessment (Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS) with a score of 460 or higher

The higher education institution official transcripts, or college diploma, or a copy of the Paraprofessional Assessment must be provided with your application or upon a contingent offer of employment

Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications