NAEP - Traveling Assessment Coordinator

NY - New York

Westat is seeking motivated individuals who are committed to excellence and have experience working with primary and secondary school students to work as Traveling Assessment Coordinators 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 Traveling Assessment Coordinator (AC) is to oversee assessment teams administering digitally based assessments for grades 4, 8, and 12 in public and private schools. This position requires extensive travel across the United States, requiring flexibility to work in various locations as needed, often for 2‑week intervals, with the option to return home between trips.

A strong technical aptitude is essential, including the ability to troubleshoot and configure equipment, as Traveling ACs will be responsible for conducting assessments using NAEP‑provided Chromebooks on a secure private network.

Success in this role also demands strong organizational and interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to adapt to varying environments. Travel ACs must be willing to travel for up to two consecutive weeks to locations designated by project management, which could include, but are not limited to SD, ND, WV, MN, MT, WI, IA, NE, KY, AK, HI, OR, ME, and VT.

• Be 18 or older (or an emancipated minor) with the ability to enter binding confidentiality agreements to protect project information.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be willing to travel nationwide during the field period, with the option to return home every 2 weeks.
• Successfully complete online training between January 5th and January 23rd, 2026*, consisting of
  • self‑paced modules January 5‑12, 2026,
  • live virtual meeting sessions and exercises during scheduled business hours, January 13‑14, 2026 (attendance required), and
  • an approximately two‑hour virtual meeting with AAs (to be scheduled regionally).

* Training dates may be subject to change.

• Be available to work for the specified field period of January 5 to March 27, 2026.
• Be available to work up to 40 hours per week, when work is available.
• Be responsible for the transportation of technical equipment to and from schools.
  • This will include one field staff device (tablet) and two monitoring devices (tablets), two routers, and three rolling cases containing eight to nine Chromebooks each (each case weighing up to 50 pounds).
• Be able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Lift cases of up to 50 lbs. of project equipment/materials in and out of a vehicle and onto a rolling cart for transport to and from the testing location.
  • Push and pull a rolling cart of project equipment/materials across parking lots and school buildings. You must be able to lift each 50‑pound case and place it on the cart, as well as lift it off the cart.
  • Climb flights of stairs while carrying project equipment/materials.
  • Bend down to set up computers and tablets, plug and unplug devices to outlets, and lay gaffers’ tape over floor cords for safety.
  • Move around a testing location in order to monitor assessment activities and respond to student questions.
  • Stand for up to 2 hours at a time while monitoring assessments.
• Have regular and reliable access to telephone service with a long‑distance calling feature, either landline or cellular.
• Have regular and reliable access to a secure, high‑speed internet connection to complete training modules over several consecutive hours, including the ability to access audio files either through speakers or a headset.
• Have consistent access to a fully insured, reliable vehicle.
• Have a current and valid driver’s license that is not under suspension.

• Have experience working with children or in a school environment.
• Have the ability to adapt quickly to new software systems and technologies with training.
• Have the technical ability to set up equipment and troubleshoot technical issues by following step‑by‑step…