Temporary Worker

Temporary Worker

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Posted Job Title
Temporary Worker

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
Penn GSE's Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE) is seeking Part-Time Assessors to administer math assessments to Philadelphia PreK-2nd grade students. Experience or coursework relevant to education, early childhood development, or related fields; experience working with elementary age children. Assessors will be responsible for managing assessment materials, communicating appropriately with school staff, and administering math assessments one-on-one to PreK-2nd grade students in School District of Philadelphia Public Schools.

Assessors will work 15-28 hours per week from mid-March through late May of 2024; mandatory training will take place in early March 2024. Work hours will be during the school day (Monday-Friday between 8:30am and 3:30pm). Schedule flexibility is available. Assessor salary is $25/hour with paid training and travel reimbursement for local travel to/from school locations. Reliable transportation preferred. Fluency with spoken English required. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Must attend mandatory training in early March and meet reliability on test administration to continue the position through May.

Assessor Role

• Assessors will visit PreK-2nd grade classrooms in Philadelphia, PA to individually administer the Research-Based Early Math Assessment (REMA) to students.
  
• Assessors will be trained to administer the REMA assessment in early March 2024.
  
• Assessments will take place in April/May 2024, Monday-Friday between 8:30am and 3:30pm.
  
• Assessors are required to work full days, but flexibility on days of the week is available.
  
  Assessor Tasks
  
• Attend in-person trainings in early March 2024.
  
• Provide CPRE with days available to work in the designated months and be available for student assessment sessions on those days. Notify CPRE of any changes to the schedule. CPRE will schedule the assessments for you based on your provided availability.
  
• Administer individual assessments for PreK-2nd grade students in assigned schools.
  
  Job Qualifications
  
• Fluency with spoken English required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required
  
• Experience in PreK-12 settings
  
• Strong interpersonal skills
  
• Experience administering assessments is a plus but not required
  
• Assessors must obtain up-to-date Pennsylvania clearances prior to any classroom visits; CPRE will cover this expense.
  
• Reliable transportation necessary. Access to a car a plus.
  
  Desired Hours Per Week
  Assessors must be available for school visits between 8:30am and 3:30pm on weekdays. Assessors who are available five days a week will be given priority in hiring, but CPRE may also hire assessors who are available fewer days per week as necessary.
  
  Compensation
  $25/per hour plus mileage reimbursement from CPRE to school sites.
  
  Application:
  Review of applications will begin immediately. If interested, please apply on the University of Pennsylvania Workday site and also send resume and cover letter to Lizzy Pecora, CPRE Project Manager, at lpecora@upenn.edu
  
  Job Description
  
  Penn GSE's Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE) is seeking Part-Time Assessors to administer math assessments to Philadelphia PreK-2nd grade students. Experience or coursework relevant to education, early childhood development, or related fields; experience working with elementary age children. Assessors will be responsible for managing assessment materials, communicating appropriately with school staff, and administering math assessments one-on-one to PreK-2nd grade students in School District of Philadelphia Public Schools.
  
  Assessors will work 15-28 hours per week from mid-March through late May of 2024; mandatory training will take place in early March 2024. Work hours will be during the school day (Monday-Friday between 8:30am and 3:30pm). Schedule flexibility is available. Assessor salary is $25/hour with paid training and travel reimbursement for local travel to/from school locations. Reliable transportation preferred. Fluency with spoken English required. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Must attend mandatory training in early March and meet reliability on test administration to continue the position through May.
  
  Assessor Role
  
• Assessors will visit PreK-2nd grade classrooms in Philadelphia, PA to individually administer the Research-Based Early Math Assessment (REMA) to students.
  
• Assessors will be trained to administer the REMA assessment in early March 2024.
  
• Assessments will take place in April/May 2024, Monday-Friday between 8:30am and 3:30pm.
  
• Assessors are required to work full days, but flexibility on days of the week is available.
  
  Assessor Tasks
  
• Attend in-person trainings in early March 2024.
  
• Provide CPRE with days available to work in the designated months and be available for student assessment sessions on those days. Notify CPRE of any changes to the schedule. CPRE will schedule the assessments for you based on your provided availability.
  
• Administer individual assessments for PreK-2nd grade students in assigned schools.
  
  Job Qualifications
  
• Fluency with spoken English required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required
  
• Experience in PreK-12 settings
  
• Strong interpersonal skills
  
• Experience administering assessments is a plus but not required
  
• Assessors must obtain up-to-date Pennsylvania clearances prior to any classroom visits; CPRE will cover this expense.
  
• Reliable transportation necessary. Access to a car a plus.
  
  Desired Hours Per Week
  Assessors must be available for school visits between 8:30am and 3:30pm on weekdays. Assessors who are available five days a week will be given priority in hiring, but CPRE may also hire assessors who are available fewer days per week as necessary.
  
  Compensation
  $25/per hour plus mileage reimbursement from CPRE to school sites.
  
  Application:
  Review of applications will begin immediately. If interested, please apply on the University of Pennsylvania Workday site and also send resume and cover letter to Lizzy Pecora, CPRE Project Manager, at lpecora@upenn.edu
  
  Job Location - City, State
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  
  Department / School
  Graduate School of Education
  
  Pay Range
  $7.25 - $25.00 Hourly Rate
  Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
  
  Affirmative Action Statement
  Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
  
  Special Requirements
  Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
  
  
  To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Graduate-School-of-Education/Temporary-Worker_JR00085504
  
  
  
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