Teacher on Assignment - Science- MDA

PAY GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The job of Teacher (K12) on Assignment for Assessment is for the purpose of developing administering coordinating and reporting the assessment process of students; documenting information on students proficiency in English or academic skills; and ensuring compliance with legal and administrative requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

State Mandated Testing

Acts as liaison between the Arizona Department of Education their test scoring contractor and District and School staff for Statemandated tests for the purpose of ensuring compliance with State timelines and accuracy of test results.

Works with Information Management and Technology Services Chief Systems Officer

Provides direction and assistance to site testing coordinators (e.g. scheduling testing monitoring testing preparation of materials for scoring etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper testing protocols to meet state and district standards.

Writes instructions for test administration schedules test return deadlines and arranges for scoring of testing and for dissemination of results.

Oversees ordering test materials for the schools.

Receives inspects inventories and distributes test materials to schools test administrators.

Attends conferences and workshops at the county and state level to keep current with compliance and State regulation issues for mandated testing; disseminates information from workshops to test site coordinators to ensure compliance with State regulations.

Facilitates the administration of testing including the acquisition of testing materials and coordination with the school sites regarding their preparation in the testing procedures.

Assists Test Site Coordinators in determining appropriate number of testing materials utilizing enrollment/course data.

Maintains the security over all testing materials related data and confidential student information using procedures set forth by the Arizona Department of Education.

Maintains confidential historical records of individual student test results.

Attends systemwide training sessions and conducts local training sessions for school staff on proper conditions practices and procedures for testing.

Conducts training in test administration for the purpose of educating proper procedures protocols and test security for State and Federal mandated tests.

Scoring

Collaborates with data processing programmers (e.g. scoring and formatting test results creating employee surveys etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate output documents

Communication

Composes documents (e.g. correspondence memorandum reports etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to school and district personnel state officials etc.

Coordinates the preparation of reports collection of data records maintenance etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of information and meeting district state or federal requirements.

Participates on committees task forces etc. for the purpose of providing information about student testing

Coordinates the district review committee for district benchmark review for the purpose of insuring quality control.

Responds to inquiries from various internal and external parties (e.g. staff parents students public agencies etc.) for the purpose of providing information facilitating communication among departments and/or providing direction as may be required.

Composes appropriate memorandums and other correspondence to district personnel regarding testing and late start days.

Benchmark

Assists with coordination of district wide training for our benchmark assessment technology as well as training administration on assessments.

Manages the district proficiency assessment program.

Conducts research projects surveys and needs assessments.

Calendar

Schedules student tests and publishes the District student testing calendar for the purpose of evaluating students in accordance with state requirements.

Coordinates the scheduling and administering of state and districtwide testing and assessment programs.

Develops testing calendar relative to district; coordinates with test site coordinators and site personnel timelines for testing schedules and makeup schedules.

Communicates late start schedules to transportation and nutritional services.

Performs other related essential functions as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITY

Working under limited supervision and often independently

Leading guiding and coordinating with others

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution

Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state

Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject

State certification

Relevant teaching experience

Knowledge of relevant technology

EXPERIENCE

Selfmotivation

High energy level

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

High work standards

Problem solving

Decision making

Organizing and planning

Learning orientation

Critical thinking

Stress tolerance

Flexibility

Adaptability

Initiative

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

None specified

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY (position requirements at entry):

KNOWLEDGE

Compose a variety of documents

Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions

State and Federal Laws as they pertain to mandated testing

Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding the administration of standardized tests

Considerable knowledge of proper conditions practices and procedures for testing

Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organization and/or federal state and local laws rules and regulations

General knowledge of principles of supervision organization and administration

Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing

Methods practices and terminology used in test administration

Modern office practices procedures and equipment

Technical aspects of the school testing field

Operation and use of computer work station and peripheral equipment including word processing and data base management software applications

Microsoft Office programs

District local student database program

Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary

Fundamentals of proper letter/memo format

Standard district/site operational procedures

ABILITY

Schedule a significant number of activities meetings trainings etc.

Gather collate and classify data and use basic job related equipment

Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances

Ability to problem solve to identify issues and create action plans

Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines

Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: meeting deadlines and schedules; working within time constraint; adapting to changing priorities

Provide technical assistance and consultation on test interpretation

The ability to read a variety of correspondence reports forms and test result data

Ability to speak before groups of people with poise voice control and confidence

Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and professional languages included academic testing and research terminology

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

Strong computer skills including word processing desk top publishing spreadsheets and data base entry program

Perform multiple technical skills with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions

Plan and manage projects

Utilize pertinent software applications

Interprets rules and regulations

Accurate typing skills

Works with little or no supervision and demonstrates initiative

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff students parents and other school districts

Monitors ongoing tasks and situations

Multitasks and works with interruptions

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Detail oriented

Develops and maintains comprehensive accurate and organized files

Excellent mathematical skills

Excellent proofreading skills

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to work independently with minimum of supervision

Excellent public relations skills

Ability to analyze problems from a variety of points of view and choose between a number of possible solutions

Ability to work independently and work toward critical deadlines

Competency with a variety of office equipment including computers

Ability to handle the challenge of a fast paced demanding work environment

ABILITY (position requirements at entry):

ABILITY is required to use basic jobrelated equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances. Able to work with a significant diverse population is required. Problem solving is required to analyze issues create plans of action and reach solutions. Work with data of different types and/or purposes. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: meet deadlines and schedules work under time constraints adhere to safety practices communicate with diverse groups record keeping. Also reliable transportation is necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: occasional lifting carrying some climbing and balancing stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting finger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Physical demands of lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; stooping kneeling crouching walking reaching overhead standing pushing pulling finger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Lift and/or carry up to 35 pounds

Sit or stand for extended periods of time

Drive a motor vehicle

Employees will also be required to work in nonstandard work areas to include district warehouse

Employee comes in direct contact with students parents teachers/staff and public

Employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts odors chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.