ELPAC Lead Tester (Temporary) at Milpitas Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of an assigned administrator, assists with the District’s student ELPAC assessment program; performs a wide variety of clerical and student assessment work involving several specific routines within broadly defined policies and procedures. All ELPAC testers are required to speak, read, and write in English. Must be able to attend the ELPAC Calibration Training on Wednesday, January 17th. Passing the ELPAC Calibration Training is required for employment. There are 3 testing windows: Spring (Summative ELPAC): February 1st 2024 - May 31st 2024 Summer (Initial ELPAC): July 17th 2024 - August 2nd 2024 Fall (Initial ELPAC Test): August August 19th 2024 - September 27th 2024 Note: These dates are approximations
Requirements / Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying digital assessment instruments; skilled with the Google Meet communication platform to administer the assessment digitally, operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes current office practices, procedures, and equipment; correct English usage; records management techniques; and assessment and scoring techniques ABILITY is required to attend meetings, gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data may require independent interpretation, and problem-solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include maintaining confidentiality; communicating with diverse groups; working independently, and being attentive to detail while working with detailed information/data
Duties include but are not limited to: The job of Lead ELPAC Test Examiner position is designed to support the testing program in that the primary responsibility is to assure that tests are scheduled, conducted, scored, recorded, and reported according to established procedures and timelines of administering and scoring initial and annual assessment of English Learner students. This position requires documenting information on students' proficiency in English; maintains files and/or records for the purpose of ensuring an up-to-date reference trail. Maintains the inventory of test material for the purpose of ensuring the availability of material as needed. Prepares written materials (e.g., correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to school and district personnel. Lead and assists other testers in organizing and completing testing and scoring. Responsibility: Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures and/or working with others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the District's services. Working Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 70% sitting, 20% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Requirements / Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying digital assessment instruments; skilled with the Google Meet communication platform to administer the assessment digitally, operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes current office practices, procedures, and equipment; correct English usage; records management techniques; and assessment and scoring techniques ABILITY is required to attend meetings, gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data may require independent interpretation, and problem-solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include maintaining confidentiality; communicating with diverse groups; working independently, and being attentive to detail while working with detailed information/data
Duties include but are not limited to: The job of Lead ELPAC Test Examiner position is designed to support the testing program in that the primary responsibility is to assure that tests are scheduled, conducted, scored, recorded, and reported according to established procedures and timelines of administering and scoring initial and annual assessment of English Learner students. This position requires documenting information on students' proficiency in English; maintains files and/or records for the purpose of ensuring an up-to-date reference trail. Maintains the inventory of test material for the purpose of ensuring the availability of material as needed. Prepares written materials (e.g., correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to school and district personnel. Lead and assists other testers in organizing and completing testing and scoring. Responsibility: Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures and/or working with others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the District's services. Working Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 70% sitting, 20% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Comments and Other Information
The Milpitas Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying, including discrimination against an individual or group, on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, actual or potential marital or parental status, pregnancy, actual or potential family status, physical or mental disability, nationality, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, medical condition; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Comments and Other Information
The Milpitas Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying, including discrimination against an individual or group, on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, actual or potential marital or parental status, pregnancy, actual or potential family status, physical or mental disability, nationality, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, medical condition; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.