Clerk A, Testing Center

Position Type :

Secretarial / Clerical / Clerk A, Testing Center

Date Posted : 1 / 24 / 2025

Location :

WEST ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS

Date Available : ASAP

Closing Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Niles Township High School District 219

Clerk A - Testing Center

Purpose Statement

The job of Clerk A - Testing Center is done for the purpose / s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the assessment process of students; working with individual and / or small groups of students; ensuring compliance with legal and administrative requirements; and providing clerical support to assigned school personnel.

This job reports to the Assistant Principal.

Essential Functions

• Administers tests to referred students for the purpose of assisting teachers and other professionals in assessing students' proficiency.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic records for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and / or conveying information.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students absences for the purpose of identifying issues and disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Monitors students during assigned periods for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs general clerical functions for the purpose of supporting office operations and / or relieving and substituting for other clerks as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit pertaining to District 219.
• Prepares a variety of documents for the purpose of supporting the teacher and / or supervisory staff in meeting mandated requirements.
• Procures supplies and materials needed for the administration of assessments for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items as needed.
• Provides verbal and / or written feedback of observations for the purpose of informing teacher / s and / or Dean of Students of students' behavior.
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information and / or direction related to the testing center.
• Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and / or individual student plans.

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 pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and / or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : behavior and crisis management techniques; instruction techniques; high school curriculum; knowledge of board policy, district, state and federal regulations / laws.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : maintaining confidentiality; working with frequent interruptions; effective communication; building relationships.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and / or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : some lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Education

Community college and / or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.

Equivalency

Equivalent experience in job related field.

Required Testing

Certificates

Job Fit Test

Grammar Test

Technology Test

Continuing Educ. / Training

Clearances

Fingerprint / Background Clearance

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range

Non Exempt 7 / 1 / 2013 S1 ($20.98 / hour)

Attachment(s) :

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