• Research Assistant - Assessor (Temporary,…

    University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL)


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    The Research Assistant/Assessor is a key team member, in the Miami-Dade area, of the AMP-IT-UP reading program team focused on remediating reading problems for middle school students with and at-risk for reading disabilities. This part-time, hourly position is from mid-April through September 30, 2025. Pay is $18.00 an hour. Number of hours are intermittent and change daily/weekly depending on the necessary amount of work to complete.

    Principal Duties:

    + Must be available to work during public school hours (8:00am-4:00pm). We work with schools during school hours.

    + Participate in training to learn how to implement standardized assessments to an interrater compliance of 95%.

    + Implement standardized assessments to middle school students with and at-risk for reading disabilities.

    + Assist with coordinating all assessment schedules.

    + Represents the program professionally at meetings and community events

    + Ensure all aspects of data collection of the protocol are being implemented rigorously.

    + Scoring assessments and filling in scannables with test scores.

    + Organize timely and accurate data reporting in program data systems such as excel.

    + Travels to schools to conduct assessments.

    + Work flexible schedule which includes mornings and afternoons.

    + Other duties as assigned

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    + Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate well with others.

    + Understanding of how to work with middle school students.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):

    + High school degree

    + Bachelor’s degree preferred.

    Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):

    + Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. Experience with standardized assessment implementation. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

    + Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.

     

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    Job Status:

    Part time

    Employee Type:

    Temporary

    Pay Grade:

    A1