Testing Accommodations Coordinator

Testing Accommodations Coordinator

Position:
Testing Accommodations Coordinator

Building:
Glenbard East

Term:  School Term

Position Type: 1.0 Stipend Position - Flat Rate of $3,000, no benefits

License

Required:

Professional Educator License (registered in DuPage County)

Endorsement as a H.S. Teacher

Position Summary:

The Testing Accommodations Coordinator position is established at each high school to assist with student needs for NMSAT, ACT/Pre-ACT, and AP College Board testing. (The hours are conducted outside of the normal school day.)

Qualifications:

Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

Detail oriented, organized, and relational

Reports To:

Directly to Assistant Principal for Instruction

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Glenbard faculty member serving as the AP Testing Coordinator' and the Standardized Testing Coordinator' in facilitating student applications for College Board accommodations for testing.
• Assist with the planning and administration of testing accommodations for exam days.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here represent 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 regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment;

reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required. The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast. Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions to:
Contact the Building Principal at the school for which applying:
Glenbard East

Job  Posting: 10807

Closing Date: until filled

Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.