Part-Time TIMSS School Test Administrator

RTI International; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount program

Travel time and mileage reimbursement

Job summary

RTI International is seeking part-time School Test Administrators to administer TIMSS computer-based assessments in U.S. schools. The role involves coordinating with schools, setting up devices, and ensuring secure data handling during testing sessions.

The position is part-time, approximately 15 hours per week during the data collection period from March 1, 2027 to May 31, 2027. A High School Diploma or GED and English fluency are required, with travel and valid driver's license expected.

Qualifications

• Must possess High School Diploma or GED.
• One-year experience directly or indirectly related to field interviewing, data collection, teaching and/or working with children in schools.
• Comfortable working in a school setting and in all types of neighborhoods.
• Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening.
• Fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking.
• Available for entire training and data collection period.
• Able to successfully complete training.
• Must have a valid US driver’s license and reliable personal automobile available for business use.
• Comfortable using RTI issued tablet, laptop, and other associated equipment such as Chromebooks and internet routers.
• Competent with internet and computer applications.
• Access to password protected WiFI connection for data transmission and administrative responsibilities.
• Able to keep project information confidential.
• Ability to travel, overnight as required.
• Willingness to travel by air as needed.
• Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark.

Responsibilities

• Administering computer-based assessments to students in-person in schools.
• Contacting schools to discuss the study, answer questions, confirm participation and review/set up assessment logistics.
• Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires.
• Meeting with local principals or district personnel as needed to gain cooperation.
• Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings.
• Traveling to local or regional assigned school sites; occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Managing travel logistics.
• Tracking parental permission results, communications with school coordinators, and logging updates related to logistics.
• Reporting progress and problems to your supervisor during weekly conference calls and/or as needed.
• Using a RTI laptop computer for project activities, including entering information in web-based systems, viewing electronic reports, and sending/receiving email.
• Setting up Chromebooks and access points to establish connectivity and troubleshoot other technical issues.
• Reading text verbatim from paper documents and the computer.
• Promptly transmitting data after student sessions.
• Adhering to all project deadlines and maintaining accurate records of progress and administrative reports.
• Assuming full and legal responsibility for use and care of project issued equipment.
• Safeguarding and tracking any participant incentives, issued equipment, or project materials against damage, loss, or theft and returning the issued equipment at the conclusion of the TIMSS assignment or at the supervisor’s request.
• Completing all required activities in a professional manner, while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of all information acquired.
• Submitting timely and accurate Time and Expense reports.
• Attending virtually scheduled meetings with other members of the project team.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RTI laptop

Chromebooks

Internet routers

Job description

RTI International is seeking part-time School Test Administrators to administer TIMSS computer-based assessments in U.S. schools. The role involves coordinating with schools, setting up devices, and ensuring secure data handling during testing sessions.

The position is part-time, approximately 15 hours per week during the data collection period from March 1, 2027 to May 31, 2027. A High School Diploma or GED and English fluency are required, with travel and valid driver's license expected.