School Test Administrator - Part Time

RTI International; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount program

Reimbursable travel time and mileage

Job summary

RTI International is seeking part-time School Test Administrators to administer computer-based TIMSS assessments in Minnesota schools. You’ll set up Chromebooks, test students in person, and ensure secure data collection during sessions.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, have strong English communication, and are reliable for training and travel within the region. The role offers meaningful work and flexible part-time hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in field interviewing, data collection, teaching, or working with children in schools.
• Comfortable working in a school setting and in diverse neighborhoods.
• Effective communication skills in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Available for training and data collection period in TIMSS study.
• Valid US driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for business use.
• Willingness to travel locally, with occasional overnight travel.
• Familiarity with RTI equipment (laptops, Chromebooks) and basic internet use.
• Maintain confidentiality of project information and data.
• Able to work in varying weather conditions and after dark.

Responsibilities

• Administering computer-based assessments to students in schools.
• Contacting schools to discuss study participation and logistics.
• Collecting and safeguarding confidential information and responses.
• Meeting with principals or district staff as needed.
• Managing administrative duties and online trainings.
• Traveling to local or regional school sites; occasional overnight travel.
• Setting up Chromebooks and ensuring connectivity.
• Transmitting data promptly after sessions.
• Maintaining progress records and reporting to supervisor.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Driver's license

Tech literacy

Data collection

School setting experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RTI laptop

Chromebooks

Tablets

Internet router

Job description

The pay rate for this position is $ 22 /hour. Hourly wage is based on experience and geographical location.

• Access to an employee discount program
• Reimbursable travel time and mileage

RTI International is seeking part-time School Test Administrators to administer school-based computerized assessments for the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is an international assessment of fourth and eighth grade students’ achievement in mathematics and science. TIMSS provides a unique opportunity to compare U.S. students’ mathematics and science knowledge with that of their peers in countries around the world. TIMSS is sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) and conducted in the United States by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), part of the U.S. Department of Education.

RTI International is a non-profit research organization contracted to collect the data. This position is with the school recruitment team, and we are responsible for obtaining cooperation of over 300 schools across the country including public, private, and Catholic schools.

External Description

School Test Administrators are responsible for:

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Required 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
• In order to travel by air, federal law requires individuals to have REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.
• Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark.

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates

• Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
• Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency

Work Schedule

• The data collection period is expected to March 1, 2027 through May 31, 2027
• On average, you will be needed part-time approximately 15 hours per week when work is available
• On average, you should be available to work in the field 3 days each week
• The majority of this work is anticipated to be weekdays during daytime hours
• Each of your trips to the school sites are expected to be at least 3 hours long. This does not include travel time.

School Test Administrator Training Requirements:

• Attend required 3-day virtual training scheduled for the week of 2/1/2027
• Attend required 2 day – in-person training scheduled for the week of 2/15/2027
• Complete a home study and pre-training package that includes online training, manual reading, and required quizzes
• Must attend all trainings and successfully complete required courses

Accommodation

RTI International will accommodate our job application procedures for disabled veterans and other qualified individuals with disabilities.

Additional Notifications

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach--one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit www.rti.org .

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At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

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