Description

Company Summary:

Founded in 2001, Connections Education is a leading provider of high-quality, highly accountable online education solutions for schools, school districts, and students in grades K–12. It serves families and schools with a variety of digital learning and online school solutions including Connections Academy (http://www.connectionsacademy.com/) , International Connections Academy (http://www.internationalconnectionsacademy.com/) , and Pearson Connexus (http://www.pearsoned.com/prek-12-education/products-and-services/online-and-blended-learning-solutions/pearson-connexus/) . In 2016, Connections Education brings full-time online and blended school to 65,000 students across the U.S. and abroad, and delivers online courses to over 340,000 students. In total, over 400,000 students in the U.S. and 48 countries will receive online learning from Connections Education in 2016. Connections Education is based in Baltimore, Maryland and was named a 2015 and 2014 “Top Workplace” by the Baltimore Sun and a 2013 “Best Place to Work” by Baltimore magazine. Regularly recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Education is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Education is part of the global education company, Pearson.

Washington Connections Academy (WACA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–8 (expanding to K-12) throughout Washington. WACA is authorized under state law as a contract school with the Mary M. Knight School District. The school is operated through a contract with Connections Academy, LLC, to provide its education program and other services. Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education, which is accredited by AdvancED.

Position Summary:

Washington Connection’s Academy is seeking independent contractors around the state to help administer various standardized tests. Proctors will be responsible for supervising testing and following established guidelines and test security procedures. Proctors will be needed for all regions of the state. The ideal candidate will be flexible during our testing windows, and will be available to work on an as-needed basis.

Proctors will be needed for the following regions of the state:

• April 27 - May 23 in the greater Seattle Area

  The ideal candidate will be flexible during our testing windows, and will be available to work on an as-needed basis on any of the previously listed dates from 8:00 AM to 5:00PM. This would include a day of remote training before going to a test site.

  The State Testing Proctor will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Complete required training on test security and administration;

• Actively proctor testing to a small group of students;

• Ensure all testing security measures are followed accurately;

• Monitor environmental conditions and keep them within established guidelines;

• Maintain provided supplies and materials;

• Manage student behavior during testing; and

• Other duties as assigned

  Requirements

• Washington teaching certificate preferred

• Minimum High School diploma required

• Prior experience proctoring standardized testing preferred

• Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours per day

• Must be able to pass a background check

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• Ability to read provided test directions to students

• Must be available from 8am-5pm on days contracted

• Pay per day based on education and certification