Temporary Job Opportunities

Westat is seeking motivated individuals who are committed to excellence and experienced in working with primary and secondary school students. Westat is recruiting for the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as NAEP or The Nation’s Report Card, for the National Center for Education Statistics, which is part of the U.S. Department of Education.
The position involves conducting assessment sessions with 4th- and 8th-grade students using touch-enabled tablets in participating schools across the country. You will work on a team of 3-5 people. This opportunity is ideal for retired educators.

Your duties will include:
 Setting up 25 assessment tablets in the testing location
 Checking student attendance and reading directions aloud to students from a prepared script
 Monitoring the assessment sessions and answering student questions using a NAEP tablet
 Ensuring quality control is achieved by adhering to a standard set of procedures
 Assisting in the packing of assessment equipment
Westat provides complete paid training for all job responsibilities, paid time and mileage reimbursement for local driving to and from schools, weekly paychecks with direct deposit available, and opportunities for advancement based on performance.

Qualified applicants must:
 Have a high school diploma or GED;
 Be willing to complete background check requirements, including an FBI fingerprint check;
 Have access to computer, broadband Internet connection, and personal, private email account;
 Have a valid (current) driver’s license that is not under suspension and regular access to an insured, reliable vehicle to travel to and from schools;
 Be willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (which included technical equipment) and be able to climb stairs if needed with or without reasonable accommodations;
 Be available to work 20 to 30 hours a week, during daytime hours, when work is available, from January 30 to March 10, 2017; and
 Complete required components of training, including an online course to be completed independently, and a one-day in-person meeting during January 2017.
The following criteria are preferred:
 Prior experience working in an educational setting or working with children
 Prior experience working in a team environment
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
 Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
 Willingness to travel overnight, if necessary

This opportunity is a part-time, temporary position with limited benefits. To apply for this position, visit our website at www.westat.com/CAREERS and select "Search Field Data Collection Jobs." Search for your state, find the NAEP Assessment Administrator position, and select the "apply to job" button. Online applications will be accepted beginning in July.
For more information email [email protected] or call 1-888-237-8036.
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