Test Administrator (Supplemental Help)

Personnel Commission • Madera, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The job of Test Administrator supports the educational process by administering the State Required English Language Development Test to limited English proficient students in grades K-12 in the skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing in English, or by administering the District required language assessments to students to determine language proficiency in Spanish and English. A limited English proficient student is a student who does not speak English or whose native language is not English and who is not currently able to perform ordinary classroom work in English (as per Education Code 306 (a).

Requirements

• Knowledge of English pronunciations, intonations, and fluency
• Knowledge of Correct oral and written usage of targeted language and English
• Knowledge of Current office practices, procedures and equipment
• Knowledge of Accurate record-keeping techniques
• Knowledge of Interpersonal skills, using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Knowledge of Telephone techniques and etiquette
• Knowledge of Site operations, procedures, specific rules and precedents of the District and office
• Knowledge of Appropriate cultural backgrounds
• Ability to have complete command of Spanish and English pronunciation, intonation, and fluency
• Ability to correctly pronounce the full range of Spanish and American English phonemes
• Ability to accurately maintain records and prepare reports
• Ability to be attentive to detail
• Ability to operate a computer to enter data, maintain records, and generate reports
• Ability to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with diverse range of people
• Ability to work independently with little direction
• Ability to understand and work within the scope of authority
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet schedules and timelines
• Ability to communicate, understand, and follow both oral and written directions effectively
• Ability to learn new or updated computer systems/software programs to apply to current work
• Ability to communicate using patience and courtesy in a manner that reflects positively on the organization
• Ability to apply integrity and trust in all situations
• Ability to actively participate in meeting District goals and outcomes
• Ability to learn district organization, operations, policies, objectives, and goals.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of successful experience working with students in the areas of examination and testing, tutoring, teaching, training, or counseling.
• Valid, current California Driver’s License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, events and trainings associated with essential functions, duties and tasks.
• Pass the examination screening process
• Once hired must complete state certification process
• After offer of employment, obtain: Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
• Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)
• Pre-employment physical exam through District’s provider at District’s expense

Nice To Haves

• Spanish fluency is not required for this position

Responsibilities

• Proficient speaker of the targeted language and proficient speaker of English (i.e. have complete command of pronunciation, intonation and fluency, and the ability to correctly pronounce the full range of American English phonemes and or the ability to correctly pronounce the full range of Spanish phonemes if required.
• Follows proper administration procedures of all components of the assessment which may include (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) of the testing.
• Maintains the security of the test materials.
• Administers individual and group testing as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Participate in Test Administrator training(s).
• Must travel from various school sites within the District.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level