The Admissions Assessment Specialist serves as a core practitioner within Punahou’s K–3 holistic evaluation process. This role is responsible for the direct administration of standardized individual screenings, ensuring that cognitive and academic assessments are conducted with professional precision, warmth, and consistency. Working under the guidance of the Admissions Assessment Manager, the Specialist focuses on the frontline execution of individual assessments. By providing detailed data and observations, the Specialist contributes to the voice needed to identify a child’s unique learning profile and developmental readiness for a Punahou education.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Assessment & Evaluative Practice
Execute a high-volume of individual assessments during the peak admissions season, personally administering standardized cognitive and developmental tests.
Score assessment results under the supervision of the Admissions Assessment Manager, ensuring all data is processed with a high degree of accuracy and according to established professional standards.
Administer and score assessment measures; synthesize and interpret results; and draft daily summary reports for calibration review and final approval by the Admissions Assessment Manager.
Observe group-based observation sessions as requested, recording objective data on social-emotional dynamics and classroom readiness to be synthesized by the Manager.
Maintain rigorous documentation of every applicant session, ensuring organized and secure records that support a transparent, defensible, and equitable admissions process.
Admissions Project Support
Support the Admissions Assessment Manager in the preparation of factual data summaries and candidate profiles for Admissions Committee review, as needed.
Safeguard applicant confidentiality and uphold the highest ethical standards of the admissions process.
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Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, or related field.
Experience in assessment and evaluation, preferably in an educational setting.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Punahou School before the deadline.
