Assessment Administrator (Contract)

The role

The Assessment Administrator will travel to schools in Massachusetts to administer DIBELS assessments to K-3 students. This role involves scheduling sessions, recording data in Amplify mCLASS, and reporting results to gauge student progress.

What you will do

• Travel to assigned schools within Massachusetts to administer DIBELS /Acadience assessments to K-3 students.
• Follow established assessment protocols to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Collaborate with school staff and Ignite Reading's team to schedule assessment sessions.
• Accurately record and maintain assessment data for each student in Amplify mCLASS.
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of student information and assessment results.
• Provide clear and concise instructions to students during the assessment process.
• Address any questions or concerns raised by students or school staff.
• Follow standardized assessment procedures to maintain the integrity and reliability of the assessment data.
• Report any irregularities or issues encountered during assessments.
• Compile and submit assessment data and results to Ignite Reading in a timely and organized manner.

Required qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be located in the state of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Albany, NY, Connecticut, or New Hampshire
• Flexibility in working with different schools and students within Massachusetts during the academic day
• Strong/advanced knowledge of the science of reading and foundational skills
• Knowledge of the Amplify mCLASS assessment tool
• Knowledge and experience administering the DIBELS 8th or previous edition, Acadience, or other aligned early literacy and oral reading fluency assessments
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and follow established assessment protocols
• Must pass a federal background check and a Massachusetts-specific background check

Nice to have

• A bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
• Preference for candidates in central or eastern Massachusetts

About the company

Ignite Reading is a mission-driven public benefit corporation that delivers one-to-one virtual tutoring to teach foundational reading skills. They are a virtual organization with headquarters in the California Bay Area.