How to Become a PSSA Scorer

The PSSA is the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment. It is a statewide achievement test given to students each year in the state of Pennsylvania. The test measures a student's ability in math, reading, writing, and science. In 2010, 2,800 people were hired to read and score this test. However, there are certain criteria you must pass to be hired as a PSSA scorer.

Instructions

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      Show that you have a four-year college degree. In order to be hired as a PSSA scorer, you must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in the subject area you want to score. Most of those hired are educational professionals with teaching degrees.

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      Check for job openings. Each year Pennsylvania's department of education advertises openings in state newspapers and on a variety of websites.

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      Interview for a position. At the interview, you will be asked to give writing and math samples and personal references. Preference is given to those with prior experience in grading assessment tests.

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