Job Description:PAY GRADE: Certified Salary SchedulePOSITION OBJECTIVE:The job of Teacher (K-12) on Assignment for Assessment is for the purpose of developing, administering, coordinating and reporting the assessment process of students; documenting information on students’ proficiency in English or academic skills; and ensuring compliance with legal and administrative requirements.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)State Mandated Testing· Acts as liaison between the Arizona Department of Education, their test scoring contractor, and District and School staff for State-mandated tests for the purpose of ensuring compliance with State timelines and accuracy of test results.· Works with Information Management and Technology Services Chief Systems Officer· Provides direction and assistance to site testing coordinators (e.g. scheduling testing, monitoring testing, preparation of materials for scoring, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper testing protocols to meet state and district standards.· Writes instructions for test administration, schedules test return deadlines, and arranges for scoring of testing and for dissemination of results.· Oversees ordering test materials for the schools.· Receives, inspects, inventories and distributes test materials to schools test administrators.· Attends conferences and workshops at the county and state level to keep current with compliance and State regulation issues for mandated testing; disseminates information from workshops to test site coordinators to ensure compliance with State regulations.· Facilitates the administration of testing including the acquisition of testing materials and coordination with the school sites regarding their preparation in the testing procedures.· Assists Test Site Coordinators in determining appropriate number of testing materials utilizing enrollment/course data.· Maintains the security over all testing materials, related data, and confidential student information using procedures set forth by the Arizona Department of Education.· Maintains confidential historical records of individual student test results.· Attends system-wide training sessions and conducts local training sessions for school staff on proper conditions, practices and procedures for testing.· Conducts training in test administration for the purpose of educating proper procedures, protocols, and test security for State and Federal mandated tests.Scoring· Collaborates with data processing programmers (e.g. scoring and formatting test results, creating employee surveys, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate output documentsCommunication· Composes documents (e.g. correspondence, memorandum, reports, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to school and district personnel, state officials, etc.· Coordinates the preparation of reports, collection of data, records maintenance, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of information and meeting district, state or federal requirements.· Participates on committees, task forces, etc. for the purpose of providing information about student testing· Coordinates the district review committee for district benchmark review for the purpose of insuring quality control.· Responds to inquiries from various internal and external parties (e.g. staff, parents, students, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among departments and/or providing direction as may be required.· Composes appropriate memorandums and other correspondence to district personnel regarding testing and late start days.Benchmark· Assists with coordination of district wide training for our benchmark assessment technology as well as training administration on assessments.· Manages the district proficiency assessment program.· Conducts research projects, surveys and needs assessments.Calendar· Schedules student tests and publishes the District student testing calendar for the purpose of evaluating students in accordance with state requirements.· Coordinates the scheduling and administering of state and district-wide testing and assessment programs.· Develops testing calendar relative to district; coordinates with test site coordinators and site personnel timelines for testing schedules and make-up schedules.· Communicates late start schedules to transportation and nutritional services.· Performs other related essential functions as assigned.RESPONSIBILITY· Working under limited supervision and often independently· Leading, guiding and coordinating with othersEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):EDUCATION· Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution· Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state· Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject· State certification· Relevant teaching experience· Knowledge of relevant technologyEXPERIENCE· Self-motivation· High energy level· Verbal and written communication skills· Attention to detail· High work standards· Problem solving· Decision making· Organizing and planning· Learning orientation· Critical thinking· Stress tolerance· Flexibility· Adaptability· InitiativeLICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):· None specifiedKNOWLEDGE & ABILITY (position requirements at entry):KNOWLEDGE· Compose a variety of documents· Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions· State and Federal Laws as they pertain to mandated testing· Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding the administration of standardized tests· Considerable knowledge of proper conditions, practices and procedures for testing· Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organization and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations· General knowledge of principles of supervision, organization and administration· Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing· Methods, practices, and terminology used in test administration· Modern office practices, procedures and equipment· Technical aspects of the school testing field· Operation and use of computer work station and peripheral equipment including word processing and data base management software applications· Microsoft Office programs· District local student database program· Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary· Fundamentals of proper letter/memo format· Standard district/site operational proceduresABILITY· Schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, trainings, etc.· Gather, collate and classify data and use basic job related equipment· Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances· Ability to problem solve to identify issues and create action plans· Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines· Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: meeting deadlines and schedules; working within time constraint; adapting to changing priorities· Provide technical assistance and consultation on test interpretation· The ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, and test result data· Ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence· Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and professional languages, included academic, testing and research terminologySKILLS (position requirements at entry):· Strong computer skills including word processing, desk top publishing, spreadsheets and data base entry program· Perform multiple technical skills with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions· Plan and manage projects· Utilize pertinent software applications· Interprets rules and regulations· Accurate typing skills· Works with little or no supervision and demonstrates initiative· Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, students, parents and other school districts· Monitors on-going tasks and situations· Multi-tasks and works with interruptions· Communicate effectively both orally and in writing· Excellent organizational and time management skills· Detail oriented· Develops and maintains comprehensive, accurate and organized files· Excellent mathematical skills· Excellent proofreading skills· Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing· Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others· Ability to work independently with minimum of supervision· Excellent public relations skills· Ability to analyze problems from a variety of points of view and choose between a number of possible solutions· Ability to work independently and work toward critical deadlines· Competency with a variety of office equipment including computers· Ability to handle the challenge of a fast paced, demanding work environmentABILITY (position requirements at entry):ABILITY is required to use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances. Able to work with a significant diverse population is required. Problem solving is required to analyze issues, create plans of action and reach solutions. Work with data of different types and/or purposes. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: meet deadlines and schedules, work under time constraints, adhere to safety practices, communicate with diverse groups, record keeping. Also, reliable transportation is necessary.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Positions in this class typically require: occasional lifting, carrying, some climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.Physical demands of lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, reaching overhead, standing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objectsLift and/or carry up to 35 poundsSit or stand for extended periods of timeDrive a motor vehicleEmployees will also be required to work in non-standard work areas to include district warehouseEmployee comes in direct contact with students, parents, teachers/staff and publicEmployee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.NOTE:The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
