2026-27 Gifted Testing Technician/Timesheet - Gifted Department

Gifted Testing Technician/Timesheet

Location: Gifted Education Department

Temporary

Paysheet: $27.00/hr Timesheet

Estimated Start Date: 7/1/2025

*This position requires an ADE certificate*

ANY QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO PHAEDRIA BEGAY View phone number on click.appcast.io

Purpose Statement

The job of Gifted Testing Technician is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for assisting in the assessment process of gifted students; administering tests; documenting testing information; and ensuring compliance with legal and administrative requirements.

This job reports to Gifted Director.

Essential Functions

Administers tests to referred students for the purpose of determining program eligibility.

Interprets test scores for the purpose of providing information to determine student placement.

Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of material as needed.

Prepares documentation of test results for the purpose of developing recommendations and/or conveying information in accordance with established guidelines.

Schedules student tests for the purpose of evaluating students in accordance with District and/or state requirements.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; presenting information.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; familiar with gifted identification assessments.

Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: meeting deadlines and schedules; maintaining security and confidentiality.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

FLSA Status - Non Exempt

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

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