Scoring Assistant (FT)

Scoring AssistantParagon by PrometricParagon by Prometric operates in the highly competitive and rapidly growing industry for English proficiency tests and their instructional products and services. As the Canadian subsidiary of Prometric Paragon aspires for its tests to become the tests of choice for both immigration and admission to universities and SummaryThe Scoring Assistant will join the Assessment Services Operations division and participate in the activities of the Scoring team that is responsible for monitoring and timely release of final test results on Paragon testing products. The Scoring Assistant will assist the team responsible for score quality assurance and rater training. The Scoring team ensures rater performance and scoring operations meet or exceed industry position reports to the Scoring Scoring Assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to: Managing rater workloads using Paragons online rating systems. Monitoring and ensuring timely completion of all rating work. Completing quality assurance steps of the ratings and test scores. Verifying and releasing test scores. Communicating with raters. Supporting training and certification of guides and documentation on all procedures. Suggesting improvements to operational systems and procedures. The Scoring Assistant will also work collaboratively to: Prepare and interpret data pertaining to rater performance and scoring operations. Provide feedback for raters. Participate in research projects related to new product development and the validation and improvement of Paragons candidates will have a B.A. in English Education Linguistics or closely related field. Courses in Testing Statistics and Curriculum Design are desirable. A combination of education and relevant experience in Test Design or Administration will be and AbilitiesQualified candidates will have:Knowledge of immigrant and international student issues. Familiarity with ESL EFL and/or EAP populations. Excellent clerical and organizational skills with careful attention to detail. Ability to certify as a CELPIP Speaking and Writing critical thinking and problem-solving skills with careful attention to communication skills both written and working in a dynamic team-oriented candidates will have:Computer skills (including Excel).Ability to quickly learn new software with virtual learning environments such as with SQL databases is an applicants must possess Canadian citizenship Canadian permanent residence or have a valid work permit in Canada. Applicants who do not have one of these statuses will not be to work evenings and weekends as status: Full-timeStart date: As soon as possibleLocation: Work from home British Columbia CanadaSalary: $48000 CADApplication InstructionsInterested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Interviews will begin as soon as suitable applications are received. The subject line of the application must indicate the title of the position and/or Job ID for which the candidate is wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however only candidates selected for interviews will be closing date: Until position is filled