Testing Assistant (Part-Time/ Temporary)

Chicago Public Schools • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Testing Assistant (Part-Time/Temporary) role at Chicago Public Schools involves providing administrative support for student assessments, particularly for high school admissions and selective enrollment programs. This position is designed for individuals who can assist in organizing testing materials, communicating with parents, and facilitating the testing process. The role is part-time and temporary, with an expected duration of six months, and requires flexibility in scheduling, especially during peak testing times.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience administering or supporting student assessments, or in a general office administration role required.
• Experience working with children/adolescents in an educational or youth-focused environment preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Knowledge/Coursework in testing and strong understanding of ethics and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual fluency preferred.
• Completion of two years of post-secondary education preferred.
• Experience in student testing or office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, such as creating documents and spreadsheets, labeling elementary student tests, and scoring exams.
• Organize, shred, and complete inventory test materials.
• Use databases to search for students' test information.
• Assist with parent communication, including calling parents to confirm application data and answering questions regarding the test process, scores, and selection.
• Assist with testing preparation, including scheduling students and printing rosters, and delivering IEP & 504 plans to test sites.
• Create files for diverse learners and resolve age-inappropriate applications.
• Verify parent/student information and facilitate testing, including student check-in and proctoring tests.
• Assist examiners during small group testing of diverse learners and monitor students throughout testing.
• Supervise students during transitions to and from the testing room and on restroom breaks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees