Approximate Dates -- August 2014 through late Fall
A research study is hiring Student Assessors to administer standardized
assessments for a study that investigates how California's Transitional
Kindergarten Program is affecting student success in kindergarten.
STUDENT ASSESSOR POSITION
• Administer standardized student assessments to kindergarten students
• Assess students approximately 20 -- 30 hours per week for approximately 8 weeks
• Pay rate of $26 an hour
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• BA/BS degree in psychology, early childhood education, child
development, a related field or equivalent knowledge of early childhood
education
• Experience working in school environments with students between preschool and 3rd grade
• Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish (in majority of sites)
• Strong interpersonal skills with both adults and preK -- Kindergarten age children
• Willingness to work in unfamiliar neighborhoods and school settings
• Access to a reliable computer, high-speed internet and strong computer skills
• Valid driver's license, Proof of auto insurance, access to a reliable
car, and ability to travel throughout the county and surrounding areas
• Ability to work well independently and under the direction of project coordinators
• Ability to work between approximately 7:30 am and 2 pm (20-30 hours/week) during data collection
• Ability to attend a multi-day, paid training, dates to be determined
• Must pass certification for administering assessments and maintain reliability
• Must be detail oriented, highly organized, able to follow standardized procedures, and committed to the study
• Must participate in weekly, scheduled contact calls with SRM staff
• Flexibility to assist project coordinators with special projects during study
• Must complete and pass criminal background check
Preferred
• Master's degree in early childhood education, early intervention,
educational psychology, developmental psychology, or related field.
• Experience administering one-on-one standardized assessments with Pre-K to elementary school age children
• Recent DOE security clearance (criminal history check) and TB test
If your background matches all of the "Required" qualifications, please
reply with your resume and contact information for three professional
references.
IMPORTANT: include the name of the county where you live in the subject line of your email.