POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of
the Instructional Supervisor, the Data Clerk III – Test Administration in the
Department of Testing, Research and Evaluation provides data management,
document and report preparation, records/files maintenance, and/or other
related administrative activities. The incumbent
of this position is responsible for managing users, student rosters, and
reporting functions.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Receives
data from various information systems and testing platforms including but not limited
to SchoolMax, APEX, Pearson Access, i-Ready, DIBELS, Dynamic Learning Maps, HMH
Scholastic Achievement Manager;
Supports
the Test Administration Office in the administration, analysis, and management
of data used for all scheduled state and district assessments;
Manages
and updates the elementary/middle school Google site;
Processes
and creates training courses in the district platform;
Answers
telephone calls from the public and from school personnel; explains policies
and procedures; provides technical guidance; arranges appointments and/or
initiates other responsive action as appropriate;
Maintains
an accurate inventory of testing materials and coordinates the assembly and
distribution of said materials according to timelines defined in the testing
calendar;
Assists
with testing error pools using the student information system, resolving
missing or incomplete information as a result of edit processing;
Maintains
office files and supplies, confers with supervisor about the status of
materials and supplies; gathers and compiles information for the annual budget
request;
Maintains
testing and training calendars;
Follows
up on work in process to ensure timely reply or action; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Demonstrate
experience in analyzing numbers, working quickly and accurately;
Familiarity
with testing administration standards as they pertain to K through 12 public
education;
Ability
to give high attention to details, multi-task, organize and prioritize within a
fast-paced environment;
Ability
to rapidly acquire knowledge of new technology, including social media and
internet;
Possess
good knowledge of policies, regulations, procedures, and functions of the
activity to which assigned or ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge;
Ability
to exercise good judgment in applying wide range of operating procedures and
policies;
Ability
to work under pressure and make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances,
regulations and established procedures;
Ability
to meet top level officials and others with tact and diplomacy, and able to get
along well with others and establish effective working relations;
Possess
advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and other virtual
meeting platforms;
Must
be results oriented with a strong sense of urgency; and
Must
be a self-starter, able to work well independently, with limited supervision,
and able to maintain confidential information.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High
School diploma required. Associate’s
degree from an accredited college or university preferred. At least three (3)
years of administrative assistant experience required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.