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Form of workPosition Summary:
The AZELLA proctor meets daily with students in small group settings to administer the AZELLA exam which measures English language proficiency.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate rosters, test assignments, and notes within school systems.
- Contact students and parents to schedule testing at both on-site and off-site locations throughout Arizona.
- Travel regularly to off-site locations throughout Arizona to administer the AZELLA exam.
- Verify student identification and explain testing procedures.
- Communicate test requirements and expectations to team members and students/parents.
- Work with Special Programs to identify students with testing modifications.
- Assist with EL verification in order to identify students in need of testing and services.
- Resolve and troubleshoot any testing issues.
- Maintain test and site security and legitimacy.
- Maintain inventory and organize testing materials.
- Learn about the AZELLA administration via the Pearson Access Next system and attend all scheduled trainings.
School-wide skills, abilities and expectations:
- Maintain a professional code of conduct, including but not limited to professional language, actions and attire
- Maintain professional confidentiality of personal and private matters pertaining to students, parents, and co-workers
- Acknowledge and accept direction from executive and school leadership
- Demonstrate willingness and desire to work and collaborate with students, parents, co-workers and the general public
- Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
- Maintain positive and pro-active customer service in all aspects of communication, both internally and externally.
- Prioritize work and handle multiple tasks while working independently
- Display excellent planning and organizational skills
- Work under pressure, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines and deal with difficult situations while maintaining composure, professionalism and a positive attitude.
- Take initiative to look at data analytically, showing excellent reasoning and problem solving skills as it relates to continuous improvement for professional and personal growth
- Demonstrate awareness and willingness to understand personal role and how it contributes to the success of other departments or functional areas
- Embrace a culturally diverse environment
- Know and be proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite programs or related software
- Adapt to change while conveying professionalism
Job Specific Skills/Abilities:
- Proficient with or able to quickly learn new systems and software used by the organization
- Ability to gather and analyze data
- Demonstrate flexibility in proctoring at various locations and varying hours when needed
- Careful attention to detail
- Proficient in the English language. Spanish proficiency highly preferred.
- Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Ability to work independently and professionally
- Knowledge of student information systems (i.e. Powerschool, Canvas) strongly preferred
Education/Training:
- Valid driver license with an excellent driving record.
- Ability to meet requirements to rent a car.
- At least 2 years of college
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
- Prior experience in the educational field preferred
Environmental Conditions:
- Variety of testing locations (Libraries and hotel conference rooms).
- Extensive travel in Arizona required daily by car for prolonged periods of time.
- Typical office setting while at office in Chandler, AZ
- Ability to lift 20-25 pounds.
The company will provide equal consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard of race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or disability protected by law.
