Testing Specialist at Windham School District in Gatesville, TX

Job Title: Testing Specialist

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply. Consistent with district policy SD-7.17 “Employment of Retirees,” selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district, through payroll deduction, for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1, 2025, the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5% and the TRS Care surcharge is $535/month.

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Group: S25 Salary Plan

Primary Purpose: Administer and/or assist in testing programs throughout the district.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification/Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).

OR

High school diploma from an accredited high school, high school equivalency certificate (GED, HiSET, or TASC) and two years full-time, wage-earning experience administering occupational aptitude or educational tests.

This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of testing and test security procedures preferred.

Ability to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Ability to proofread with accuracy preferred.

Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.

Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Administers and/or assists in the administration of high school equivalency exams.

2. Administer and/or assist in the administration of educational achievement tests.

3. Administer and/or assist in the administration of vocational and language assessments.

4. Establish and maintain security of all test materials and test booklets.

5. Organize and plan test sessions.

6. Examine all test documentation for accuracy and correctness.

7. Arrange for the timely delivery of test materials to the assigned campuses.

8. Assist in compiling statistical test information and reports.

9. Assist in the dissemination of diagnostic data.

10. Maintain test records.

11. Develop procedures for the efficient and accurate flow of information, reports, and test data for the units in the region and central administration offices.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Policy, Reports, and Law:

13. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.

14. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

15. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.

16. Execute duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Working Conditions

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform full duties of position, lift and carry less than 31 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.

Environmental Demands:

Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.