Testing Proctor

The Deerfield Academy College Advising Office is seeking Testing Proctors to work intermittent weekdays and Saturdays when tests are taking place, primarily during the Spring and Fall.  Proctors maintain a presence and administer standardized examinations.

Primary responsibilities include:  serve as overseer during standardized tests, including PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP exams, enforcing College Board and ACT Guidelines during testing; administer standardized test instructions electronically with the use of laptop or iPad; convene test, read the provided instructions to the group, post test start and stop times, and calibrate all visible clocks and collection of tickets; ensure proper student check in for testing, including maintaining attendance list, viewing acceptable IDs and matching to faces; monitor what students bring into test site, appropriate use of devices (cell phones, smart watches, earbuds), acceptable calculators, and student attire; and count and pack tests, and transport boxes of completed tests to designated secure storage

Qualifications include: high School Diploma or equivalent required; must be 18 years old; 3 – 12 months of experience in a leadership role; exceptional attention to detail; proficiency with MS Office and internet applications and mobile devices; demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task; demonstrates ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment; maintains excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to problem solve and make quick decisions; Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community; ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information;  and ability to occasionally lift 30+ lbs.

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Deerfield Academy is a private, coeducational boarding school located in western Massachusetts with 650 students and 130 faculty. The Academy was founded in 1797 and has no religious affiliation.

Deerfield Academy is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.