Job Description
Assessment and Accommodations Administrative Assisstant - 2 positions Job Description: The Assessment & Accommodations Administrative Assistant collaborates with district and school administration in the planning and implementation of local, state and national assessments given at their designated high school. This position works directly with school staff in applying for and coordinating testing accommodations for students with Individualized Education Plans, Section 504 Accommodation Plans, and/or temporary accommodation plans, as well as supporting other responsibilities related to the office of Data & Assessment. While these positions will collaborate routinely, one position will focus on and partner with Libertyville High School and one position will focus on and partner with Vernon Hills High School.
Assignment: Educational Support Professional, ESP Bargaining Union
Calendar: 10 month employee
Up to 20 additional flexible summer workdays
Availability to attend and support accommodated testing on designated Saturdays throughout the year for national ACT/SAT required
Reports to: This position reports directly to the Director of Data & Assessment and works closely with the Assistant Principals for Student Services and Teaching & Learning and their administrative teams, Special Services leadership, EL Department Chair, and building 504 Coordinator/Student Needs Specialist
Qualifications: - Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation
- Must be available to work some additional summer hours with prior approval to communicate with families and students seeking early Fall accommodated testing
Professional/ Personal Characteristics: - Knowledge of or desire to learn about various testing company procedures and processes for obtaining reasonable & appropriate testing accommodations for students who qualify
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Articulate communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient with Google G-Suite, office and phone equipment
- Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
- Experience in educational setting and/or special education preferred
Job Responsibilities : - Coordinates the ACT and College Board application processes for all students with testing accommodations, including the submission of all required documentation with high level of accuracy and maintains complete and accurate records for all test events
- Collaborates with district and building staff to coordinate accommodated testing for all state, district & school-wide testing
- Reviews and remains up-to-date on the most current requirements and testing procedures to maintain compliance with test administration
- Develops schedules, room assignments, and rosters and collaborates in the assignment of, communication with, and training of testing staff for accommodated testing situations in partnership with appropriate building staff
- Supports the provision of technology needed for the administration of accommodated testing in partnership with the Assistive Technology Coordinator and/or other relevant staff
- Works with testing companies and district/building testing staff to order, receive, verify, distribute, collect and pack all accommodated testing materials in accordance with security and test integrity requirements, including handling irregularity issues when necessary
- Reviews and remains up-to-date on the most current requirements and testing procedures to maintain compliance with test administration
- Supports communication and coordination with relevant feeder district staff on identifying appropriate testing accommodations for 8th grade placement testing
- Supports the Director of Data & Assessment & building teams in maintaining an annual timeline to organize, complete and communicate with stakeholders regarding testing events and district surveys
- Other duties as assigned that support the Department of Data & Assessment and the provision of testing accommodations
Community High School
Job Tags
Temporary work, Summer work, Local area, Flexible hours, Saturday,