Testing Assistant-Florida

Job Description

Residency Requirement - Florida

Certificates and Licenses: Florida Teaching Certification (any level, any subject/field)

The salary for this position will be $50,000 along with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus through the School.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 Florida Schools. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of our Schools in Florida is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

SUMMARY: The Testing Assistant assists the assessment department with all aspects of statewide assessment program for Florida Schools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Researches and secures facilities throughout the state for all in-person testing, works to obtain all compliance documents as necessary;
• Attends Florida specific, K12, and regional trainings and ensures knowledge transfer with appropriate personnel;
• Prepares test materials (both secure and non-secure) for all applicable assessments with supervision;
• Creates test site security plans and assists with Test Administration Plans and documents needed for implementation of the plan;
• Communicates with students and families regarding testing as assigned;
• Is involved in the training of Test Site Coordinators in appropriate procedures for coordinating testing at their location; maintains regular communications with all Test Site Coordinators;
• Develops staffing plans and works with Supervisor to onboard staff for testing;
• Develops communications to parents and staff regarding state and local assessments;
• Works with appropriate staff to update and maintain internal and external Test Management Systems; Maintains testing planning and tracking tools throughout the year;
• Assists with entering student accommodations for Special Education, 504, ELL and general education students into appropriate Test Management Systems.
• Acts as regional site manager and a test site manager as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned.

• Accepts shipments to and assists in shipments out of the school office;
• Assists with all sorting, packing and shipping materials to sites from the school office in Jacksonville;
• Helps maintain Chain of Custody under supervision;
• Regularly inventories, orders and maintains non-secure testing supplies for each administration;
• Travels to each test site to obtain pictures, emergency plans and other compliance documents as needed; maintains relationships with partnered facilities.

• May administer assessments to students as necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree AND
• Two (2) years of experience in test administration/protocols OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to do occasional moderate lifting 35+ pounds
• Professional experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; Familiarity with using databases; Web proficiency
• Ability to travel 25% of the time in addition to regular travel expectation (50% of the time) during testing season
• Ability to pass required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with state testing
• Experience teaching in the classroom and administering standardized tests
• Experience with virtual/online education

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.