Testing Assistant

Township High School District 211; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Township High School District 211 in Schaumburg, IL seeks a 10-Month Tier 1 Testing Assistant to support standardized testing operations. The role serves as primary contact for students, families, and staff, coordinates schedules, accommodations, and reporting.

Responsibilities include organizing rooms and materials, training proctors, ensuring policy compliance, and maintaining accurate records. A cooperative, confidential approach and strong organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with digital tools for data entry, scheduling, and communication.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Occasional flexibility for early morning/evening/weekend testing as needed.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.
• Knowledge of accommodations, IEPs and 504 plans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary standardized testing contact for students, families, and staff.
• Coordinate communication regarding testing schedules, locations, and accommodations.
• Maintain records and generate reports of registrations, accommodations, and participation.
• Coordinate rooms, materials, rosters, and proctor assignments with the Student Services Director.
• Organize testing materials and sites for secure, smooth exam administration.
• Assist in scheduling and training proctors and other test staff.
• Plan and oversee make-up testing as needed.
• Ensure compliance with testing policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Special Education and Student Services to document accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate with Multilingual Department to plan testing for multilingual students.
• Coordinate AP test logistics with Student Services and AP teachers.
• Assist in documenting Section 504 Plan meetings.
• Enter and verify data in spreadsheets and databases.
• Respond to inquiries in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Perform filing and other department duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Scheduling

Confidentiality

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

School environment experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description:

10-Month- Tier 1 Testing Assistant

Job Summary:

• A. Serves as the primary standardized testing contact for students, families, and staff.
• B. Coordinates communication regarding testing schedules, locations, and accommodations.
• C. Maintains accurate records and generates reports of registrations, testing accommodations, and testing participation.
• D. Coordinates and prepares rooms, testing materials, rosters, and proctor assignments with the Student Services Director or designee.
• E. Organizes testing materials and testing sites, ensuring secure and smooth administration of all exams.
• F. Assists in scheduling and training proctors and other staff involved in test administration.
• G. Plans, organizes, and oversees make-up testing for students as needed.
• H. Ensures compliance with testing policies and procedures.
• I. Collaborates with the Special Education Department and Student Services Department to ensure proper documentation, organization, and implementation of testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
• J. Coordinates with the Multilingual Department to plan, schedule, and facilitate testing for multilingual students.
• K. Coordinates with Student Services and AP teachers to manage AP test logistics, including, but not limited to, registration, scheduling, and administration.
• L. Assists in the coordination, scheduling, and documentation of Section 504 Plan meetings.
• M. Enters, verifies, and maintains data in appropriate spreadsheets and databases.
• N. Responds to inquiries in a courteous, friendly, and helpful manner.
• O. Performs filing duties and other specialized department assignments.
• P. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or compensating experience
• Proficiency in using digital tools for data entry, scheduling, and communication
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and families
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information appropriately
• Occasional flexibility in schedule to accommodate early morning, evening, or weekend testing administration, as directed
• Experience in a school setting or related field (preferred)
• Knowledge of accommodations, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans (preferred)

Working Conditions:

Is under the supervision of the Student Services Director or designated administrator

Terms of Employment

Salary and benefits to be established by the agreement between the Board of Education and the United Support Staff Council.

Selection Procedure:

Skills test may be administered.