Assessment Specialist

Location: Virtual (Zoom/Whatsapp) and/or public libraries/locations throughout DuPage County.

The Literacy DuPage office is located at 2100 Manchester Rd., Suite 904, Wheaton, IL 60187.

Job Description:

The Assessment Specialist will assess adult learners using TABE or BEST Plus 2.0 to identify learner levels and enter results in LACES database. The Assessment Specialist reports to the Literacy DuPage Program Manager. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

This job requires daytime/evening hours Sunday – Saturday.

• Work hours are limited to up to 10 hours/week (including drive time to/from appts when needed) and are dependent on the number of adult learners that need to be assessed; Dec and March – June tend to be busier months.
• This position is a hybrid schedule. Hours can be performed at home / office / public location as needed.

This position is not expected to be an ‘on-call’ position. You should block time and communicate your ‘office hours’ on a shared google sheet.

1. Assist with Pre-Tests as needed

a. Share schedule availability on Google Sheet. Intake Specialists will schedule necessary tests.

b. Administer pre-test using BEST Plus 2.0 (Zoom or WhatsApp) or TABE (in-person).

c. Enter assessment results/comments in LACES database and save copies in office database.

2. Administer Post-Tests when notified by Program Manager

a. Contact tutor and schedule post-test assessment.

b. Review last assessment and goal form

c. Update test date in Google Sheet

d. Administer/Assess Learner using BEST Plus 2.0 (Zoom, WhatsApp, or in-person when needed) or TABE (in-person) and update goal form.

e. Discuss results with tutor/learner. Share results with Tutor Support Specialist if a change in level occurs so he/she can discuss possible curriculum changes.

f. Input post-test and status in LACES.

3. Perform other duties as assigned

This job description is intended to represent key areas of responsibility; specific assignments may vary from time to time, and other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree
• BEST Plus 2.0 Training
• Must complete Literacy DuPage Tutor Training as well as professional development opportunities when assigned.
• Three years’ experience teaching in community-based program or community college with adult learners
• Experience with LACES or other database software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Familiarity with literacy programs, testing, and specific needs of adult learner
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

FLSA Status: Part-time, non-exempt. This is not a standard part-time job, the number of hours worked each week is dependent on how many adult learners we have in the program that need to be assessed; December and March – June tend to have higher volume.

Pay Rate:
Hourly rate will be paid at $24/hour. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current IRS rate. No additional benefits are provided.

Application Instructions:

• Email cover letter and resume to Laurie Hoffman, Program Manager lhoffman@literacydupage.org.
• If you are chosen for this position, a background check, application and references will be required.

Literacy DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 10 per week

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Wheaton, IL 60187: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wheaton, IL 60187

Salary : $24