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WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

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JOB PURPOSE:

This job is for Graduate Teaching Assistants for the Assessment I (SPSY 545) and Assessment I Lab (SPSY 544) courses, Fall 2026.

PREREQUISITES FOR ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for this position applicants must have successfully completed SPSY 545 and SPSY 544 courses in a previous term.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assessment TA will support faculty teaching the Assessment I and Assessment I Lab courses. The TA will have the following responsibilities:

• Review student protocols for accuracy and flag technical and scoring errors

• Review student administration videos for accuracy and identify administration strengths and errors

• Attend class as requested by the instructor to help model assessment administration, provide feedback regarding assessment processes, and support student learning needs

• Return protocols and videos with feedback for the instructor to review in a timely manner, following pre-agreed upon timelines

• Communicate clearly with the instructors regarding any questions about your duties and/or your inability to complete a requested task and/or meet a timeline

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mastery of the assessments covered in the Assessment I and Assessment I Lab courses including administration and scoring, per standardization

• Demonstrated ability to be punctual and maintain a work schedule established by the instructor

• Proven ability to have discretion and maintain confidentiality

RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS DIVERSITY:

Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College.

SCHEDULE:

Faculty supervisor will determine schedule

RATE OF PAY:

$16.80/hour

Valuable career skills that you will learn at this job include:

• Critical Thinking: Identify and analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions.

• Career & Self-Development: Show awareness of one’s strengths and opportunities for growth, and take steps to pursue goals.

• Professionalism: Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and ethical behavior in the workplace.

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Reasonable Accommodation

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Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.