High School Testing Support

HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:

High School Testing Support

Reports to:

Division Director of Testing and

High School Testing Coordinator

Salary Scale:

Temporary Service Agreement at an Hourly Rate of $18 per hour for approximately 180 hours

**PRIMARY FUNCTION:**Provides planning, logistical, and proctoring support for high school assessments (including PSAT, SAT, ASVAB, AP, and SOL assessments).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Willingness to complete mandatory state and district test security training prior to test administration.
• Familiarity with test security protocols, standardized testing environments, and assessment guidelines (e.g., Virginia SOL, College Board/AP).
• Proficiency in using office and instructional technology (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, email) with the ability to quickly learn digital assessment platforms (e.g., TestNav, Bluebook).
• Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures with high organization, speed, accuracy, and independence.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with students, staff, and diverse audiences.
• High degree of emotional maturity, objectivity, discretion, and sensitivity to student needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain strict test security, accountability, and confidentiality for all testing materials before, during, and after administration.
• Assist the High School Testing Coordinator with the inventory, preparation, distribution, collection, and secure packing of paper and digital testing materials.
• Proctor standardized assessments for large and small groups of students, maintaining a quiet, secure, and distraction-free environment while actively monitoring for test irregularities.
• Navigate digital testing platforms (e.g., TestNav, Bluebook) to launch test sessions, assist students with basic technical troubleshooting, and track online testing progress.
• Support the implementation of testing accommodations for eligible students (e.g., IEP, 504, EL requirements such as small group, read-aloud, or extended time).
• Respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries from staff and students in a professional, prompt, and courteous manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Light work, lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Effectively interact with students and staff. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; and subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Regular contact with staff members and students is required. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

The above is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the demands of this position.