NAEP - Assessment Administrator

NAEP 2026 Assessment Administrator

Westat is seeking motivated individuals committed to excellence and experienced in working with primary and secondary school students to work as Assessment Administrators for the 2026 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) study. NAEP stands as the nation’s most comprehensive, ongoing measure of student knowledge and skills, providing nationally representative insights into what U.S. students know and can achieve across a range of subject areas.

The primary role of the NAEP 2026 Assessment Administrator (AA) is to administer assessments in participating schools for grades 4, 8, and 12 in public and private schools. In addition to administering assessments, AAs assist with preparation and other assessment‑related activities in collaboration with assessment coordinators (AC). AAs will be administering assessments using school devices. This includes collaborating with your team to install the NAEP application on school devices and troubleshooting any technical issues that may arise.

• Administer NAEP assessments in grades 4, 8, and 12 in public and private schools.
• Assist with preparation and other assessment‑related activities in collaboration with assessment coordinators.
• Install the NAEP application on school devices and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure accurate assessment logistics and student support.

• Be 18 or older (or an emancipated minor) with the ability to enter binding confidentiality agreements.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Successfully complete online training modules in early to mid‑January 2026.
• Attend a 1‑day, virtual meeting between mid‑late January 2026.

• Work from January 5 2026 to March 20 2026.
• Work up to 25 hours per week.
• Travel locally and on overnight assignments as needed.
• Meet the physical requirements: lift and carry up to 15 lb; climb stairs while carrying equipment; bend to set up computers and tablets; monitor assessments for up to 2 hours at a time.
• Have reliable telephone and computer with high‑speed internet.
• Have a current, valid driver’s license (not under suspension).

• Experience working with children or in a school environment.
• Technical ability to set up equipment and troubleshoot issues by following step‑by‑step procedures.
• Adapt quickly to new software and technical tools.
• Work independently and collaboratively within schools with students across multiple grade levels.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post‑offer background screening, if required for the specific position, which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, motor vehicle driving record history, and criminal or sexual offender records history.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.