Reading Tester

Education: Elementary School, Junior-High School

Position Summary:
Founded in 2002, Beyond Basics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to eradicate illiteracy, transforming the lives of students and creating stronger communities. Our one-on-one, multisensory tutoring program helps students achieve grade-level proficiency in reading in an average of six weeks. In addition to our structured literacy interventions, we cultivate curiosity and encourage a love of lifelong learning with fine arts activities that expand horizons.
Reading Testers play a critical role in helping Beyond Basics achieve its vision to provide high quality literacy and educational programs. Reading Testers are responsible for administering Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests to students in our Read to Rise tutoring program.
 
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with the Outcome and Assessment Manager to schedule dates for testing in the school
• Pick up test booklets from the Beyond Basics Office in Southfield, Michigan on or before the day of testing
• Administer the Woodcock Reading Mastery Test to students who are being considered for the Beyond Basics program
• Once testing is complete, return “Test In” booklets to the Beyond Basics Office
• Test out students when cycle is complete by administering the Woodcock Reading Mastery Test
• Return the completed “Test Out” booklets to the Beyond Basics Office

 
Education Requirements:
Must have a Bachelor’s degree and possession of a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate.

Other Requirements:
Must be able to work in person. Reading Testers travel to the different Metro-Detroit school locations. Reading Testers must have access to reliable transportation as the testing locations and schedule varies regularly.

Other Information:
This position is part time. Hours will vary depending on the week. Our schedule generally follows the school schedule

Competencies:

• Planning & Organizing:  Manages responsibilities and priorities to deliver program effectively to student
• Creativity: Creates innovative, imaginative, and adaptable methods to engage students in learning
• Respect & Empathy:  Non-judgmental and positive attitude when working with diverse populations
• Communication:  Interacts professionally with students and staff always and with a courteous demeanor
• Team Player: Works as a competent member of the team, willingly providing back-up support and motivation for co-workers when appropriate and actively supporting company mission

 
Work Environment:
This position operates in a school environment. This role routinely uses documents and materials for tutoring in a classroom.  Local travel to Metro-Detroit school is also required for position.
 
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; uses hands as well as talk and hear. The employee occasionally stands and walks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to focus on documents.
 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.