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Assessment Counselor
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| Purpose of Position: |
Conduct intake interviews and administer placement tests of incoming students, and progress assessments of current or departing students.
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| Qualifications: |
- Complete 15-hour volunteer tutor training workshop (literacy and/or English as a Second Language).
- Caring and culturally sensitive attitude
- Good reading, writing, math, phonics, spelling and listening skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexible and patient
- Dependable and able to keep a regular schedule
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| Responsible To: |
Literacy Tutor/Leaner Coordinators
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| Responsibilities: |
- Conduct intake placement and progress assessments as needed (dependent upon availability).
- Attend relevant in-service training workshops.
- Process learner intake information and evaluate test results adequately and accurately.
- Create a file for each student processed.
- Communicate test results both orally and in writing to literacy tutor/learner coordinators.
- Submit volunteer monthly report of attendance.
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| Training Provided: |
Four-hour, one-on-one training; intake procedures and adult learner assessment; on-going training as needed.
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| Benefits of Volunteering: |
Recognition given at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, other recognition events, and in READ/ San Diego publications; the personal rewards of helping others; job experience; and entitlement to the City of San Diego's volunteer package.
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| Time Commitment: |
Minimum of one day per week, two hours per day.
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| Length of Commitment: |
Minimum of three months. |
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