Opportunities From: United Way of North Central Massachusetts Volunteer Center

Position Summary:

The Assessment Coordinator oversees student assessments to meet DESE requirements and maintain program eligibility for state funding. This role involves coordinating assessments for English language proficiency and literacy, organizing scheduling logistics, and managing assessment data. The position requires working closely with the Executive Director, assessors, tutors, and students to ensure smooth testing sessions and accurate reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assessment Administration & Coordination

   - Identify eligibility for intake assessments, annual assessments in April - June, and pre-tests in July for all qualifying students to align with DESE standards.

   - Ensure no assessments are conducted in March or April to avoid duplication with May/June sessions.

   - Monitor hours of instruction per student to confirm eligibility for annual assessments (12+ tutoring hours with no 30-day gap).

 

2. Assessments:

   - Conduct and/or oversee three key assessments:

     - **BestPlus 2.0** (Conversational English assessment for non-native speakers): Administered in-person or remotely via laptop; assessors input responses, and scores are generated in real-time.

     - **TABE Level L** (Early reading skills for students with limited education): Conducted in-person on paper.

     - **MAPT** (Reading assessment for advanced students): Administered in-person or remotely on a computer; requires proctoring to ensure student integrity.

 

3. Scheduling & Coordination with Assessors

   - Beginning in March, identify students due for assessments and determine the assessment type and timing based on availability and proficiency level.

   - Create a scheduling chart that matches students’ availability with assessor’s availability.

   - Notify tutors of assessment dates and coordinate with assessors to confirm assessment locations and Zoom links for remote assessments.

- Communicate MAPT ID for MAPT students to student and assessor.

 

4. Reporting

   - Record assessment results in student files and the organization’s internal systems.

   - Communicate new assessment results to the Executive Director by the 5th of every month.

 

5. Data Management & Equipment Oversight

   - Monitor test licenses of the BestPlus 2.0 program to ensure sufficient assessment access.

   - Organize and manage assessment laptops, software, and testing materials.

   - Confirm that all BestPlus laptops are updated, synced, and that the appropriate records are regularly backed up.

 

6. Communication with Stakeholders

   - Contact students directly to schedule assessments, confirm assessment times with assessors, and notify tutors to support student attendance.

   - Send reminders to students and assessors before scheduled assessments.

 

**Required Qualifications:**

- Strong organizational skills for managing scheduling, student data, and assessments across multiple sites.

- Excellent communication skills for coordinating with tutors, assessors, and students.

- Availability for periodic weekend or evening hours to support student schedules.

- Proficiency with computer-based testing platforms, Zoom, and remote proctoring.

- Sensitivity to adult learners

 

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Familiarity with adult education or ESOL programs.

- Certification in BestPlus 2.0 (or willingness to obtain this certification, which must be renewed annually).

- Certification in MAPT and/ or TABE or willingness to obtain these certifications.

- Experience with standardized testing or assessments.

 

 

**Working Hours:** Part-time, with peak times in April-June and September-November for scheduling and data coordination

LVMA volunteers help adults acquire the literacy and English language skills that empower them to realize their goals. By improving their basic skills through tutoring, adults are better able to meet life's challenges, be self-sufficient, provide for their families, help their children with homework, read a daily newspaper, enjoy more independence and gain self-confidence.

Our volunteers attend a 2-hour orientation and an 18-hour training before being matched with a student. We ask volunteers to commit to tutoring this student for 2 hours per week for 9 to 12 months. During this time you come to understand the student's strengths and the particular challenges they face, so that you can shape  the lessons to match their needs and goals. Our tutors and students also develop close-knit relationships. LVMont’s professional staff provides ongoing support and sponsors activities to help both the student and tutor succeed and achieve the student’s goals.

For more information, contact our office at info@lvmonta.org or call 978-343-8184.

 

 

Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area

Board Member Job Description

 

 

Summary:                   The Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area Board of Directors is an entity which governs the affairs of Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area, a private, nonprofit organization that provides free, private, individualized, and confidential tutoring in basic reading, writing, and English to adult Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL.) Board officers and members are elected at the Annual Meeting.

 

Responsibilities:         1. Responsible for long-range and strategic planning, resource development, financial oversight, policy development, maintaining legal affairs, and board development.

Active participation is the highest priority. Must attend at least two-thirds of the monthly Board meetings. Attendance at special events such as the annual meeting, fundraising or recognition events is also expected. Participate in at least one committee (executive, nominating, board development, fundraising and publicity.) Within financial means, make an annual financial contribution to the organization.

 

Qualifications:            1. Committed, enthusiastic, and willing to participate in the development and growth of the organization.

Ability to work as part of the team and with a diverse group of tutors and students. Interest in adult literacy, and sensitivity to students and volunteers. Ability to provide expertise in at least one area needed by the organization, e.g. public relations, fund-raising, financial management, electronic media management.

To apply, please send an letter of interest and a resume to our office at info@lvmonta.org or P.O. Box 7197, Fitchburg, MA 01420