Clerk - Assessment Technician

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

1d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for 8 hours per day at 185 days per year. The responsibilities are to assist the Assessment staff and relevant building staff in coordinating program activities. Responsibilities include producing a variety of correspondence and reports; supporting data needs, working with the district student information systems, and providing a variety of program office support. The Assessment Technician may perform all or a combination of the following: Manages multiple assessment systems and databases with users, students, test set-up, and assessment results. Matches and assigns state student identification numbers to all new students in the district. Creates and refines data charts and tables for assessment results using databases and spreadsheets. Responds to requests for data from a variety of sources. Assists during assessment cycles; disperses and collects assessment data; provides support, materials and assistance to district and building assessment coordinators. Receives and answers telephone and in person inquiries concerning assessment matters. Types correspondence, forms and reports on word processing, email, slideshow software. Gathers, composes, formats, types, edits, and distributes required correspondence; supports and maintains information for assessment programs. May provide clerical support in the department as needed. Provides a wide variety of backup and peak load office support, such as answering telephones, assisting office visitors, and performing a wide variety of word processing, typing, and filing. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines. Performs related duties consistent with scope and intent of the position.

Requirements

Three (3) years of office experience, involving accounting, and communications.
Ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively.
High-level keyboarding and data entry skills.
Ability to operate a computer and learn the operation of specific software programs including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of effective English usage, grammar and punctuation.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting concepts.
Ability to produce clear data charts and graphs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff, students, parents, and the public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.

Nice To Haves

Training in accounting procedures, data display and analysis and general office procedures.
College course work in accounting/bookkeeping and data display/analysis or related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of required experience on a year-for year basis.

Responsibilities

Manages multiple assessment systems and databases with users, students, test set-up, and assessment results.
Matches and assigns state student identification numbers to all new students in the district.
Creates and refines data charts and tables for assessment results using databases and spreadsheets.
Responds to requests for data from a variety of sources.
Assists during assessment cycles; disperses and collects assessment data; provides support, materials and assistance to district and building assessment coordinators.
Receives and answers telephone and in person inquiries concerning assessment matters.
Types correspondence, forms and reports on word processing, email, slideshow software.
Gathers, composes, formats, types, edits, and distributes required correspondence; supports and maintains information for assessment programs.
May provide clerical support in the department as needed.
Provides a wide variety of backup and peak load office support, such as answering telephones, assisting office visitors, and performing a wide variety of word processing, typing, and filing.
May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
Performs related duties consistent with scope and intent of the position.