[Port Arthur-Districtwide] Testing Assistant Clerk

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OPENS: 01/29/2024

CLOSES: Until Filled

JOB TITLE:Testing Assistant Clerk

REPORTS TO: District Testing Coordinator

DEPT. / SCHOOL: Academic / Bob Hope School / Districtwide

WAGE / HOUR STATUS / TERMS: Non-Exempt/Full Time/12 months

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Coordinate and prepare the administration of all state-mandated and local assessment programs in a timely manner including the training of campus testing personnel as well as preparing testing materials (STAAR, TELPAS, and any/all additional campus assessments)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to fluently read, write, and speak in English.
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district personnel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and databases, and word processing
• Proficient keyboarding, file maintenance, multitasking skills
• Ability to meet established deadlines
• Exceptional organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to multi-task
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Must be able to travel to campuses to assist with testing.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Responsible for the organization, implementation, verification, collection, and distribution of materials for all assessments.
• Provide assistance to campus/district leadership to support data disaggregation and analysis associated with state and federal assessment programs.
• Adhere to testing procedures and deadlines set by the District Testing Coordinator.
• Maintain databases and files as assigned by the Campus Director and District Testing Coordinator.
• Assist in the correction of coding errors as needed.
• Assist with investigating and preparing reports for reported test irregularities and report those to the District Testing Coordinator.
• Assist in compiling, maintaining, and filing all assessment reports, records, and other documents required, including mandatory reports to state and federal agencies.

• Serve as a resource person to Campus Directors and teachers to meet the instructional needs of students as it pertains to testing.
• Interpret testing procedures and regulations for campus personnel.
• Attend all assessment trainings as directed by the Campus Director and District Testing Coordinator.
• Liaison between Campus Director and the District Testing Coordinator for proper implementation of assessment guidelines and criteria.
• Ensure routine cycle of communication of testing information between campus personnel, Special Education, LPAC, 504, and RTI committees on testing program requirements.
• Responsible for campus testing documentation compliance.
• Responsible for the integrity and security of all assessments.
• Monitor teachers, staff, and students during state and local assessments.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in department/staff meetings and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Equipment Used:

Computer with appropriate software, printer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, audiovisual equipment.

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (listening, verbally, and in writing English and Spanish; Spanish translations in reading and writing; ability to attend to detail; maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruption.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent standing; stooping; bending; twisting, kneeling; pushing and pulling, and minor lifting.
• Prolonged use of computer.
• Move and carry small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• May have exposure to biological hazard.

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate.

ABOUT BOB HOPE SCHOOL
Bob Hope School is a growing open-enrollment public charter school (non-profit) providing parents a choice in their child's education. Bob Hope Elementary is a Montessori / Dual-Language campus. Instruction is conducted in a two-way immersion program, where teachers fluent in English teach ELA and those fluent in Spanish teach SLA and are supported by teacher aides with a strong command of both languages. Campuses are located in Port Arthur and Beaumont, Texas. The Hughen Center, Inc. is the charter holder of Bob Hope School.

Bob Hope School provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.01 - $17.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Port Arthur, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person