Assessment Technician

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is seeking an Adult Education Testing Assistant to administer CASAS and CAHSEE assessments, verify candidate identity, and ensure accurate placement for learners at district sites.

You will manage test materials, maintain student records, and communicate results to staff and students to support appropriate instruction and program goals. Some positions may require bilingual abilities and valid driving privileges.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing.
• Valid California Class C Driver License.
• Ability to speak a second language may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administer CASAS, CAHSEE testing and verify candidate identity.
• Score and report results for proper placement.
• Inventory and safeguard test materials.
• Maintain databases and records of students.
• Provide test information to staff, students, and community.

Skills

Test administration

Record keeping

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Windows

Job description

THE POSITION:

Under the direction of an Adult Education Administrator, administer adult education assessment tools, including Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) and California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) testing at specified District locations to ensure accuracy in appropriate level of instruction and learner placement; ensure the security and maintenance of tests, examinee scores and records; and perform related administrative support activities.

CURRENT OPENING

One 10 month/40 hours per week full-time position and one 10 month/25 hours per week part-time position. Salary placement will be on Range 17 of the CSEA Salary Schedule. Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($22.38 per hour) of this salary range.

OPTIONAL SECOND LANGUAGE

Some positions in this classification require the ability to speak, read, and write a second language in addition to English, and may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277).

APPLICANTFILINGINFORMATION

This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full time, part time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for one year. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.

NOTE

Proof of your highest obtained education must be submitted by the final test part.

• Conducts CASAS, CAHSEE and other adult education assessments by verifying candidate identity and application accuracy, checking inventory of test materials before and after testing sessions, and monitoring test performance to ensure individual test results.
• Scores and reports test results to students and teachers for proper placement into Adult School classes.
• Orders, inventories and safeguards CASAS and CAHSEE test and scoring material.
• Compiles and prepares testing materials (i.e. box, label and store documents) according to established procedures.
• Performs a variety of technical record-keeping and administrative duties in support of Adult School Academic program, including developing and maintaining database, records and files on students.
• Communicates and provides scores to students and teachers to place students at appropriate levels of instruction, to diagnose student strengths and weaknesses, to monitor progress, and to certify student mastery at specific levels of instruction or readiness to exit adult education.
• Provides information and explanations to staff, students, parents, and community on testing procedures.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

• May assist a GED Examiner as a proctor, but is not permitted to conduct a testing session under any circumstances.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees in this classification sit, walk, stand, lift and carry up to 25 lbs., push, pull, bend repeatedly, repetitively use fingers, wrists, or hands in a twisting motion or while applying pressure, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, need depth perception, can distinguish shades, see small details, drive a vehicle, use a computer and a telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this classification work inside, with a high volume of work, tight deadlines, continuous interruptions, and changing priorities.

Education

Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

Experience

One year of experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing.

Special

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
• Evidence of adequate insurance for a motor vehicle which meets or exceeds the California legal liability insurance requirement and continue to maintain insurability.
• Use of an automobile.
• Some positions in this classification require the ability to speak, read, and write a second language in addition to English.

Knowledge of

• Principles, practices, techniques, standards, requirements and procedures related to the administration, reporting and scoring of CASAS and CAHSEE test administration.
• Data collection and basic analysis methods and techniques, including methods and practices of record keeping and file maintenance.
• Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and other computer programs used for maintaining student information.
• Basic English usage, spelling, and grammar.
• Basic arithmetic.

Ability to

• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exercise tact and judgment in meeting and dealing with sensitive, and complex confidential test administration issues and in explaining procedures to students, employees, and others.
• Exercise judgment and initiative and reach sound decisions within established policies and guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and current records and reports.
• Work under the stress of conflicting goals and timelines.
• Formally deliver instructions to large groups.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Deal with interpersonally challenging situations calmly and diplomatically to diffuse tension.
• Model communication and interaction that respects the diversity of all individuals.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Successfully adjust to interruptions in work schedules and routines on short notice.
• Operate a variety of office machines including calculator, copier, and computer.
• Be dependable, following through with policies and procedures and be relied upon to be at work on time daily.
• Develop knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed for their position.