Corrections Testing Assistant (Casual

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Portland Community College is the largest post-secondaryinstitution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With fourcomprehensive campuses, five workforce training and educationcenters, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students andcontributing to the economic development of our community.

Casual positions at Portland Community College have a workinghour limit per fiscal year. Please see the Casual Employment at PCCsection below for more details.

CASAS and GED Testing – The casual Testing Assistant is an important part of the Corrections Education team, providing CASASand GED test proctoring for adults in custody (AIC) who participate in the education program at Columbia River Correctional (near the Portland airport). Proctoring experience is preferred, but specific training is provided.

The Testing Assistant provides front-line services to current students and assists them by providing the necessary materials and parameters in which to complete their test.

• Provides CASAS and GED testing for Adults in Custody (AIC) at Columbia River Correctional Institution.
• Provides approved accommodations for students who need additional resources for testing according to the Oregon Department of Corrections Special Education team.
• Proctors make-up testing for students who were unable to take thetest at the original scheduled time.
• Maintains records following established guidelines and procedures.
• Escalates issues to Testing Lead, Education Coordinator, or Education Director as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work is performed in the corrections classroom setting, where staffand AIC safety and security is the highest priority. Deadlines andinterruptions of workflow are expected and occur on a regular basis.

High school education or equivalent. One year of post-secondarycoursework in a relevant field and one year of experience workingin an administrative or other similar environment is required.

Experience performing the duties of the job may substitute for thepost-secondary education requirement on a year-for-yearbasis.

• Policies and procedures related to testing, and placement;
• Assessment and the interpretation and application of testresults;
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations;

• Problem solving;
• Good time management;
• Providing excellent customer service.

• Utilize computer technology and operate a variety of office equipment;
• Work with adult learners of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds;
• Remain calm in difficult situations and offer viablesolutions;
• Effectively communicate in oral and written form;
• Work collaboratively in a fast-changing environment;
• Follow protocols and escalation procedures.

Job Offers are contingent on the successful completion of acriminal background check.

• Clerical/Administrative Support – Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
• Service Assistant/Maintenance – Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
• Skilled Craft – Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
• Technical Assistant – Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
• Professional – Employee can work up to 959 hours in a fiscal year
• Management/Supervisory – Employee can work up to 1039 hours in a fiscal year

$16.80 - $24.95