About this role
Job Title: Virtual Arkansas Proctor
Reports To: LAA/ALE Core/MS Principal
Contract Length: 180 Days (Contract length for the 2026-2027 school year will be based on first day of employment)
Job Summary: The Virtual Arkansas Assessment Proctor is responsible for the observation and monitoring of student assessments. Observation and monitoring occurs over a computer and external monitor provided by Virtual Arkansas and utilizes video software. The duty day will be no more than 8 hours, including a 30-minute lunch break. The duty day will be 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. The Virtual Arkansas proctors are trained by Virtual Arkansas staff and must follow established procedures, practices, and protocols for effective monitoring of student assessments. Assessment proctors must be adept in the use of computers and technology.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
● None
Duties/Responsibilities:
● Follow testing procedures and protocol to ensure that the test is administered properly and fairly
● Monitor test takers to ensure they are following testing rules and regulations
● Report testing discrepancies, concerns, and violations to the appropriate school personnel
● Explain the rules and procedures to test takers before administering tests
● Ensuring that any resources used during testing by test takers are authorized
● Maintaining security of the testing area to prevent cheating or other forms of misconduct
● Provide basic technology support to test takers and follow established protocols to resolve technical issues
● Maintain a log of test takers
● Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
● Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills
● Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
● Ability to prioritize tasks
● Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
● Desire and ability to learn and adapt to new and emerging technologies
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
● Paraprofessional certification/endorsement preferred
● Associate’s degree or above preferred
● Basic technology and computer use skills
Physical Requirements:
● Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
● Periodic travel requirements
● Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch
● Use hands to handle or feel, type, and pick up objects, and reach with hands and arms ● Speak and hear to communicate effectively
● Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Other Information:
• Proctors fulfill their duties from their home office per the terms of the VA Telework Agreement and Employee Handbook, with required periodic travel to the Arch Ford offices for essential meetings and training.
• Salary is based on the VA 180-day classified salary schedule. Years of service are calculated based on the total number of years employed in an educational position.
• Salary for the 2026-2027 school year will be based on the daily rate of pay calculated from the 180 certified salary schedule and number of days employed through May 20, 2027, according to the Virtual Arkansas 2026-2027 Academic Calendar.