High School Testing Proctor (fixed-term until June 2026)
Reports to: High School Principal and SLD Head of Department
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: January 2026, or sooner if possible
Salary range: Grade 6 on the support staff salary scales
Overall purpose
The High School Testing Proctor is responsible for supporting students in the High School's Learning Support Program which comprises students in Specific Learning Difference (SLD) classes as well as those with accommodations only (AO) by providing supervision and logistical support to students taking assessments. In addition to assessment supervision, this proctor will provide logistical and administrative support to the SLD high school team.
Summary of Major Responsibilities:
- Arrange and organize test accommodations for learning support students' exams
- Coordinate and proctor assessments
- During assessments, provide appropriate guidance to students' clarifying questions and follow up with teachers as needed. When required, provide social and emotional care to help students re-engage with their assessment.
- Communicate observations to the learning support team about how students are using their exam accommodations during assessments
- Participate in learning support meetings as required
- Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Learning Support Department Chair or High School Principal
Essential experience and skills:
- Experience managing high volumes of information and competing tasks with the ability to prioritize accordingly in a busy school environment
- Clear understanding of neurodiverse learners and a commitment to ensuring that testing practices are fair, accessible, and supportive of individual needs
- Ability to respond with compassion and care to adolescents in moments of stress and overwhelm, to help them recalibrate and refocus
- Ability to communicate effectively with adults to gather and share information as appropriate in support of student learning
- Highly organized, detail-oriented
- A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Outstanding collaborative skills and a desire to work in a team-focused environment
