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28251BR

Job Title:

NAEP 2026 – Traveling Biliterate Assessment Administrator

Job Description:

Westat is currently seeking motivated individuals committed to excellence and experienced in working with primary and secondary school students to work as Traveling Biliterate Assessment Administrators for the 2026 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) study. NAEP stands as the nation’s most comprehensive, ongoing measure of student knowledge and skills, providing nationally representative insights into what U.S. students know and can achieve across a range of subject areas.

The primary role of the NAEP 2026 Traveling Biliterate Assessment Administrator (AA) is to administer assessments in Spanish for grades 4, 8, and 12 in public and private schools. In addition to administering assessments, Biliterate AAs assist with preparation and other assessment-related activities in collaboration with assessment coordinators. This position requires extensive travel across Puerto Rico, requiring flexibility to work in various locations as needed, often for 2-week intervals, with the option to return home between trips. Corporate supports and systems, like timesheets and Westat policy documents and work agreements, are provided in English only for all Westat field employees. In addition, NAEP project training will be provided in English. However, the NAEP project provides Spanish translations of training (in the form of Closed Caption and/or AI-generated voice) as well as Spanish language versions of NAEP protocol manuals, references, and school scripts. Local team meetings will be conducted in Spanish, and you would conduct all project activities at schools in Spanish.

Success in this role demands strong organizational, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. It also requires some technical proficiency to operate and troubleshoot devices.

Interested in learning more about NAEP? Click here (https://www.westat.com/naep/)

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must:

+ Be 18 or older (or an emancipated minor) with the ability to enter binding confidentiality agreements to protect project information.

+ Be a U.S. citizen.

+ Be able to read and understand English and Spanish.

+ Be willing to travel during the field period, with the option to return home every 2 weeks.

+ Be able to successfully complete online training modules in early to mid-January 2026*.

+ Be able to successfully attend a 1-day, virtual meeting that will be conducted between mid and late January 2026*.

* Training dates may be subject to changes.

Minimum Requirements

+ Be available to work for the specified field period of January 5, 2026, to March 20, 2026.

+ Be available to work up to 40 hours per week, when work is available.

+ Be able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations:

+ Lift cases of up to 50 pounds of project equipment/materials in and out of a vehicle and onto a rolling cart for transport to and from the testing location.

+ Push and pull a rolling cart of project equipment/materials across parking lots and school buildings. Must be able to lift each 50-pound case and place them on the cart, as well as lift them off the cart.

+ Climb a flight of stairs while carrying equipment and/or materials.

+ Bend down to set up computers and tablets, plug and unplug devices to outlets, lay gaffers’ tape over floor cords for safety.

+ Be able to move around the room to monitor assessment activities and respond to students’ questions.

+ Stand for up to 2 hours at a time while monitoring assessments.

+ Have regular and reliable access to telephone service with a long-distance calling feature, either landline or cellular.

+ Have reliable access to a computer with a secure internet connection to complete training modules over several consecutive hours, including the ability to access audio files either through speakers or a headset.

+ Have consistent access to a fully insured, reliable vehicle.

+ Have a current and valid driver’s license that is not under suspension.

Preferred Criteria

+ Have experience working with children or in a school environment.

+ Have the technical ability to set up equipment and troubleshoot technical issues by following step-by-step procedures.

+ Be able to adapt to new software and technical tools quickly.

+ Be capable of following explicit instructions to download an application from the Internet on a tablet or laptop.

+ Have the capability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings, including schools with students across multiple grade levels.

+ Have effective communication skills, particularly with school staff regarding technical requirements and assessment logistics.

+ Possess strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the specific position, which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, motor vehicle driving record history, and criminal or sexual offender records history.

An additional $1 per hour travel supplement will be added to any travel status hours when approved overnight travel is conducted. Mileage is reimbursed at the current government rate.

This is a part-time, variable hour, non-exempt position. This position is not initially eligible for health insurance or a health savings account (HSA). To be eligible for health insurance and an HSA, you must work 1560 hours from September through September of the following year with coverage beginning January 1 of the year after eligibility is satisfied.

All field positions accrue sick leave (based on hours worked) and are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program (employer matching is dependent on hours worked and disbursement is subject to program rules).

This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 7 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be eligible for consideration for reassignment on other Westat field data collection projects if they become available.

Working on this study can be a fascinating, rewarding experience. If you are a reliable self-starter, this position may be right for you.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Job ID:

28251BR

Job Status:

Part-Time

Requisition ID:

25028

City:

PR - All cities

Pay Range:

The hourly pay rate for this assignment is $17.75.