POSITION: Test Development Technician
ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Department of Testing
REPORTS TO: Supervisor
REVISION / REVIEW DATE:
JOB CODE:45
UNION: Local2250
CLASSIFICATION:
GRADE: 16
POSITION SUMMARY: Under direct supervision in the Department of Testing, Core Service One - Test Administration, learns, practices, and performs technical work necessary to carry out the updates and computer files related to test administration, student performance, and record keeping required for graduation standards and reports required by local, state, and federal authorities. The incumbent in this class performs duties related to the updates and maintenance of computer files. This includes data entry, storage and retrieval, file management, and production and distribution of reports. Duties also require response to ad hoc requests and verification of accuracy of data. Must be able to communicate and work with coworkers, schools, and offices within Prince George’s County Public Schools. In addition, the incumbent must be able to assist people in schools and offices on how to request data and how to use various computer systems to retrieve data on their own.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Receive,
organize, store, and distribute documents required for graduation from high
school, e.g. Academic Validation Program projects; Verify
and enter data concerning graduation standards into computer files; Search
computer files to provide information to school-based and office-based
personnel in Prince George's County Public Schools; Contact
registrars and counselors in other school districts to obtain data for entry
into computer files; Work
with registrars, counselors, and school test coordinators in Prince George's
County Public Schools to obtain and verify data related to graduation
standards; Assist
testing specialists in the logistics of administering state and county-mandated
assessments; and Score
tests via scanner or hand score troublesome answer sheets to produce scale
scores, percentile ranks, and/or standard scores.
QUALIFICATIONS Good knowledge of data base and
computer file structure; Demonstrate competency using MS
Software and Windows operating system; Experience in organizing and
maintaining the storage of testing materials in accordance with both Prince
George's County Public Schools and Maryland State Department of Education
requirements; Ability to work independently and to
exercise initiative in carrying out program duties and responsibilities; Ability to communicate effectively
both orally and in writing with registrars, school counselors, and test
coordinators; Ability to work cooperatively with
other school system employees; and Good
attention to detail and follow through with procedures to ensure high level of
accuracy in the entry, storage, and retrieval of data.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma supplemented by either additional education or appropriate experience in data entry, storage, and retrieval.
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: Normal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.
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