2021-22 Gifted Tester - Gifted Department

Position: Gifted Tester

Location: Gifted Department

Temporary - Timesheet

Pay Rate for Certified: $27.00 per Hour

Pay Rate for ESP: Contracted Rate of Pay

Start Date: July 1, 2021

Purpose Statement

This job reports to Gifted Director.

Essential Functions

Administers tests to referred students for the purpose of determining program eligibility.

Interprets test scores for the purpose of providing information to determine student placement.

Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of material as needed.

Prepares documentation of test results for the purpose of developing recommendations and/or conveying information in accordance with established guidelines.

Schedules student tests for the purpose of evaluating students in accordance with District and/or state requirements.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; presenting information.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; familiar with gifted identification assessments.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: meeting deadlines and schedules; maintaining security and confidentiality.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services.

Work Environment