Assessment Team Specialist

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for non-benefited employees

Job summary

University of Denver is seeking an Assessment Specialist to administer standardized assessments for a federally funded study involving 2nd and 3rd grade students. The role is part-time, seasonal, and based in the Denver metro area, with testing windows in September and April/May.

Flexibility to travel to elementary schools is required, and records must be kept accurate and secure. The position is non-benefited and limited to 1,000 hours per calendar year, with about 20 hours per week during

Qualifications

• Experience with standardized test administration and maintaining test integrity.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills for testing windows.
• Ability to engage young students respectfully and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Administer standardized assessments to 2nd and 3rd grade students following prescribed procedures.
• Test multiple students within designated windows and maintain scheduling accuracy.
• Record and secure assessment data accurately and promptly.
• Maintain confidential records of materials, scores, and schedules.
• Coordinate with teachers and staff to schedule testing with minimal disruption to instruction.

Skills

Standardized test administration

Time management

Communication

Student interactions

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

Position Summary

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

The Teaching and Learning Sciences Department at Morgridge College of Education utilizes an integrated approach of theory and practice to be a force for positive change in the educational lives of individuals, organizations, and communities. Professionals promote learning in diverse settings, through partnerships with others, and by engaging in high-quality research within our respective fields.

The Assessment Specialist administers standardized assessments to second- and third-grade students as part of a federally funded research study, determining student eligibility for intervention services and later measuring intervention outcomes. This is a part-time, seasonal position, active only during designated testing windows at the start and end of the study cycle, with a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week while testing is underway in September and April/May. The Specialist must be comfortable testing students individually within specified timeframes, following standardized administration procedures, and maintaining accurate, secure records of all assessment data. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently across testing periods are essential to ensuring the reliability and integrity of the study's results.

Assessment specialists must be able drive to local elementary schools in the Denver metro and surrounding areas to conduct testing. Mileage to and from school sites is reimbursed at the federal government standard mileage rate.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking hands-on experience with standardized assessment administration, educational research, and data collection in a federally funded study.

The assessment specialist will report directly to the research project director and will receive ongoing mentorship and supervision throughout the duration of the project.

Essential Functions

• Administer standardized assessments to individual students in grades 2 and 3 following exact, prescribed administration procedures.
• Test multiple students efficiently within designated testing windows, adhering to established scheduling and timelines.
• Ensure strict standardization of testing conditions, instructions, and materials across all students to preserve data validity.
• Score assessments accurately and enter results into the study's data system in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized, confidential records of all assessment materials, scores, and student testing schedules.
• Identify and document any testing irregularities, accommodations, or deviations from protocol.
• Coordinate with classroom teachers and school staff to schedule and pull students for testing with minimal disruption to instruction.
• Travel between school sites as needed to complete testing within the designated assessment period.
• Participate in required training on standardized assessment administration and scoring prior to each testing window.
• Communicate regularly with the research team regarding testing progress, completion rates, and any data concerns.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of standardized test administration procedures, including maintaining strict adherence to scripted instructions and testing conditions
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to test multiple students accurately within limited testing windows
• Ability to interact effectively and put young students at ease while maintaining professionalism, focus, and testing integrity

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in education, special education, psychology, speech-language pathology, or a related field
• Experience working with elementary-aged students, particularly those with or at risk for reading difficulties or learning disabilities
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to maintain detailed records

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree or graduate coursework in special education, reading/literacy, psychology, or a related field
• Experience delivering assessments, such as in a tutoring, coaching, interventionist, or paraprofessional capacity
• Familiarity with educational research methods, including data collection, progress monitoring, or research protocols in school-based settings

Work Schedule

20 hours per week at direction of PI

Hourly Range:
The hourly range for the position is $20.00-$25.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidateâs sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.