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Class Code: 8321

Position Title: Academic Assessment Assistant

Responsible To: Director of Special Education

Basic Function: To observe students and perform educational testing as part of a student’s referral to special education or three year reevaluation requirements. 

Performance Responsibilities:

• Organize and schedule observations of students newly referred for evaluation by the Exceptional Children Services Department.

• Organize and schedule observations of students requiring reevaluation (every 3 years) by the Exceptional Children Services Department.

• Organize and schedule academic testing of students newly referred for evaluation by the Exceptional Children Services Department.

• Organize and schedule academic testing of students requiring reevaluation (every 3 years) by the Exceptional Children Services Department.

• Visit classrooms for observations of students being evaluated.

• Conduct educational testing as assigned for students being evaluated.

• Write observation summaries to include academic performance and behavior within the classroom setting.

• Document behavior of students while they are completing educational testing.

• Accurately score educational tests administered.

• Write Educational Evaluation reports summarizing performance on educational tests such as the KTEAII Test.

• Communicate professionally at all times with staff, students, and parents.

• Maintain professional appearance at all times.

• Adhere to education confidentiality procedures as specified by federal, state, and local   

       education agency policies and procedures.

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate well in oral and written language. 
• Provide objective, unbiased information based on observations of students. 
• Communicate with a variety of adults and students.
• Use computer programs efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 60 college credit hours or an Associates Degree or Kentucky Paraeducator Certificate. 

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.