Temporary Miami-Dade SREP Assessment Specialist 2024

Florida International University   Miami, FL   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 17, 2024
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About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

The Center for Children and Families (CCF) at Florida International University announces summer positions for PreK-12 regular and special education teachers, with a preference on Bachelor's or higher level individuals in Education/Special Education, Psychology/Mental Health, or related field, with field experience in working with children in school, after-school, or summer settings for the 2024 Summer Reading Explorersprogram funded by The Children's Trust.

The CCF is Florida International University's premiere research, service, and training facility for child and adolescent mental and behavioral health. The CCF provides ongoing training and clinical services to the population of Miami-Dade County to promote healthier children and families. The Summer Reading Explorers Program provides evidence-based small-group literacy instruction to rising kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students throughout Miami-Dade County.

Assessment Specialists, Assessment Specialists will be individuals with at least 1 year of graduate level (Master's or Doctoral) supervised assessment experience and field experience working with children in school, after-school, summer settings and children with disabilities. Specialists must have working knowledge of data entry and generation of Excel spreadsheet reports. Specialists with assessment experience in reading and other standardized tests (e.g., Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test) are strongly preferred. Assessment Specialists will be responsible for implementing assessment and data entry and reporting protocol for services. Responsibilities include coordinating and completing assessments with team; entering data into REDCap; generating score reports for site providers and supervisors using Excel; coordinating parent notification of assessment results. Employment will begin tentatively June 10th, 2023, and end in conjunction with MDCPS calendar. Assessment Specialists will work a minimum of 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, and are compensated a summer salary of $7,500. They are required to attend mandatory training dates and times TBA. All Assessment Specialists will be required to drive to their assigned site(s) daily (valid driver's license required; some compensation for travel available).

To apply for this position, please visit careers.fiu.edu and search Job ID 531297

Job Category

Temporary

Minimum Qualifications

Specialists must have working knowledge of data entry and generation of Excel spreadsheet reports. Specialists with assessment experience in reading and other standardized tests (e.g., Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test) are strongly preferred.

Work Schedule

Employment will begin tentatively June 10th, 2023, and end in conjunction with MDCPS calendar. Assessment Specialists will work a minimum of 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday

Advertised Salary

Compensated with a summer salary of $7,500

Pre-Employment Requirements

Working in centers of health and/or counseling care.
  • Criminal Background Check
Temporary Disclosure

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).

Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.

Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.