[YEP-DC] Job Posting

Urban Teacher Center (UTC) is seeking multiple candidates to oversee high-stakes testing of the students of UTC teachers in public schools across Washington, DC. The Test Monitors will work closely with the Data and Assessment Coordinator to assist in the delivery and oversight of the end-of-year post-test assessment process. This position will play an instrumental role in ensuring reliable test results, which guide the accountability model for the teachers in the UTC program.

 

About Urban Teacher Center

 Urban Teacher Center prepares highly effective teachers who will significantly accelerate student achievement in the nation's highest-need schools. We accomplish this by recruiting outstanding candidates, equipping them with state of the art training, and linking their certification to their students' performance outcomes.  Founded in 2009, Urban Teacher Center is a new organization on the cutting edge of urban school reform by virtue of its link between teacher effectiveness and certification eligibility.  UTC has offices in Baltimore and in Washington, DC.  

Qualified individuals who are fully invested in UTC's mission and vision and who thrive in fast-paced, results-oriented settings are encouraged to apply. 

 Role and Responsibilities:

The team of Test Monitors will be responsible for carrying out the Urban Teacher Center's pre-test cycle in October 2014. Each Test Monitor will be assigned to one or more schools and will be responsible for the following:

 Testing Preparation

·       Participate in a mandatory training to learn about UTC's accountability model, the procedures of our high-stakes testing, and the operation of the online assessment we use

·       Work closely with Data and Assessment Coordinator to ensure that all schools have assigned times and test monitors

 School-based implementation

·       Communicate with teachers and school staff to allow for a smooth and orderly test administration

·       Be visible and available to the teachers and administration at each assigned school during the testing window

·       Complete daily documentation about each assigned testing site

·       Serve as proctors for the NWEA MAP assessments

·       Oversee the testing process within assigned schools to ensure reliability of test results

 

All of the duties described occur in a continuous improvement environment, with constant analysis of what is working, what is not, and how to improve our efforts.

Preferred Skill Set:

We are seeking highly driven individuals who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will have a deep belief in UTC's mission and also have the following skills and qualifications:

·       Bachelors degree preferred

·       Previous teaching or school-based experience, preferably in an urban setting

·       Familiarity with administering or proctoring high-stakes assessments

·       Proficiency and comfort with using technology

·       Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

·       Excellent organizational and time management skills

·       Evidence of sound judgment and ability to problem solve

·       Attention to detail

This is a part-time, temporary position. Access to a car and a flexible schedule will be necessary for the requirements of this position. Testing will occur for approximately three weeks in October, with a required training for Test Monitors in mid-late September.

 

To Apply:

Please send your résumé and cover letter to Chantal Menashe at chantalm@urbanteachercenter.org

 

In the subject heading of the email, reference "Test Monitor Application." No phone calls please.

 

The Urban Teacher Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment, nor in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and other programs.

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