Assessment Technician Bilingual Spanish - Limited Term

Hayward Unified School District•Hayward, CA

About The Position

The Assessment Technician Bilingual Spanish provides technical assistance to the Education Services Department by accessing school and district-wide student testing data for statistical analysis and reporting. Under the general direction of an assigned administrator, the position supports the District’s standardized and proficiency testing programs, manages testing materials and schedules, and helps schools and staff use assessment results. This is a limited-term position of up to six months and typically works 40 hours per week. The technician enters, retrieves, verifies, analyzes, scores, and reports student assessment information; coordinates the preparation and distribution of testing materials; and assists with grading information and parent notifications. The role also prepares statistical summaries and timelines, coordinates data-processing work, responds to users’ questions, and assists school staff in interpreting results to improve instruction. The position requires the ability to speak and understand Spanish in addition to English.

Requirements

Ability to speak and understand Spanish and English.
Knowledge of District policies and procedures related to student testing, record keeping, and reporting.
Knowledge of statistical record-keeping methods and data processing practices.
Knowledge of statistical analysis and evaluation of test results.
Knowledge of formats and procedures for entering and retrieving data.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Ability to read and interpret federal regulations, state guidelines, and District policies, rules, and regulations.
Ability to analyze and evaluate test results according to established guidelines.
Proficiency in keyboarding speed and accuracy.
Ability to verify the accuracy and completeness of documents and process data.
Ability to compile, maintain, and submit accurate and complete records and reports.
Ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to read and interpret data-processing print-outs and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to perform responsible and difficult clerical work quickly and accurately and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to work independently with little direction and establish effective working relationships with staff, students, administrators, parents, and others.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents, and others.
Any combination of formal and informal training, experience, and education demonstrating the ability to perform the duties.
Typical qualifying background: two years of college-level courses in computer and data analyses and three years of experience in statistical analysis of student assessment data.
Valid California Class C driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Qualified applicants must take the qualifying examination; the posting also specifies an online exam and technical interview.

Responsibilities

Operate a computer terminal to enter and retrieve data and verify its correctness.
Assist in analyzing and disseminating student testing information and in the placement and completion of grading information.
Assist in coordinating the District’s standardized and proficiency testing programs.
Prepare statistical data for schools, administration, and the Board of Education.
Schedule input-output work in coordination with computer schedules, request computer services such as print-outs and labels, and monitor work to ensure completion on schedule.
Record, separate, and distribute output reports to user departments and answer questions about input-output information.
Assist with publication, distribution, and tabulation of materials needed for student testing.
Inventory, distribute, and package testing materials stored in the warehouse and storage room.
Compose letters requesting or providing information, independently or from oral instructions.
Prepare an annual calendar and timelines to ensure timely distribution of tests, practice materials, supplies, and manuals.
Score test documents using in-house equipment or outside scoring services and distribute results to schools promptly.
Prepare summaries and analyses of test results.
Coordinate parent notification of test results as required by the California Education Code.
Assist school staff in analyzing and interpreting test results and using data to improve the instructional program.
Perform other related duties as assigned.