GCS - Casual Testing Assistant - 115012

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2026-27 school year:

Goshen Community Schools

Casual Testing Assistant

POSITION PURPOSE: The Casual Testing Assistant coordinates and administers assigned student assessments, including WIDA English language proficiency assessments, kindergarten screening, and kindergarten early entrance assessments. The employee contacts families to schedule testing, administers assessments according to established procedures, maintains confidentiality and test security, and accurately documents assessment results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Contact parents or guardians to schedule WIDA screeners, kindergarten screenings, kindergarten early entrance assessments and other student assessments.
• Coordinate assessment schedules with families, school staff, and appropriate district departments.
• Administer assigned WIDA assessments in accordance with WIDA, IDOE, and district requirements.
• Administer assessments using district-approved procedures and assessment tools.
• Complete all training and certification required for each assessment administered.
• Prepare the testing environment, equipment, and materials.
• Verify student identity and provide required or approved testing accommodations.
• Score assessments and accurately record results when required.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of student information, testing materials, and assessment results.
• Immediately report testing irregularities, security concerns, or technology problems.
• Return all secure testing materials after each testing session.
• Perform other assessment-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid instructional, administrative, or school-services license issued by the Indiana Department of Education.
• Successful completion of required WIDA certification.
• Successful completion of annual test-security training and the Indiana Testing Security and Integrity Agreement.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed testing manuals, scripts, schedules, and security procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, dependability, and professional judgment.
• Ability to maintain strict student confidentiality and test security.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse linguistic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to use computers, online assessment platforms, headsets, and other testing technology.
• Successful completion of all district-required background checks and employment requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous WIDA certification or testing experience.
• Experience administering standardized assessments.
• Experience working with English learners or multilingual students.
• Experience administering assessments individually and in small groups.
• Familiarity with WIDA AMS and the WIDA Secure Portal.
• Experience working with students who receive testing accommodations
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred

PHYSICAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS:

The employee must be able to:

• Remain seated or standing for extended testing periods.
• Move between classrooms, testing locations, and district buildings.
• Operate computers and testing equipment.
• Carry, organize, and secure testing materials.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Maintain continuous attention while monitoring students.
• Work scheduled daytime hours during designated testing windows.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

HOURS: Intermittent hours based on district testing needs; no guaranteed minimum number of hours

SALARY: $30.00 per hour

BENEFITS: This position is not eligible for benefits. Non-exempt.

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Dolores Pfenning

Administration Building

613 East Purl Street

Goshen, IN 46526

dpfenning@goshenschools.org

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled