Research Assistant II ~ Adult Education

FCUSD

Posted 4 days ago

Full Time

Rancho Cordova, California

In Person

Smart Summary

The Research Assistant II coordinates testing activities, including purchasing materials, scheduling, and training staff. They are also responsible for providing reports on test statistics and ensuring compliance with testing policies and laws.

This Research Assistant II position requires a combination of education, training, or experience in assessment planning, data processing, data entry, and statistics. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with prior experience in a school district being desired. The role involves coordinating testing, providing reports, and interpreting testing policies.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Assessment planning

Data processing

Data entry

Statistics

Testing coordination

Report generation

Policy interpretation

Administrative support

Clerical assistance

Technical documentation

First aid

CPR

Job Description

Application Deadline: April 27, 2026
Work Months:
 12
Hours:
 8 hours per day, 5 days a week
Salary:
$25.37 to $30.87 per hour
Anticipated Start Date:
July 1, 2026

About FCUSD
FCUSD is a growing public school district focused on hiring and retaining excellent staff that represent the communities we serve. Our staff are expected to inspire excellence in all students by supporting their social-emotional wellness and academic growth. We work as a team to create welcoming and inclusive environments at our school sites and district office, with a focus on customer service and system improvement. Staff who choose FCUSD will be supported as they learn their job and opportunities to grow as a professional will be provided. Working in FCUSD is more than a job, it is a career.


Job Announcement  Research Assistant II
The Research Assistant II is responsible for coordinating testing by purchasing test materials, scheduling testing (State and local), training staff; providing reports of test scores and testing statistics; interpreting and implementing testing policies and State and Federal laws that apply to testing. In addition, providing administrative support to and reporting directly to the Coordinator of Testing and Assessment. Specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this position. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is characterized by a high degree of independent action relating to the technical aspects of the assigned department. This position requires a broad knowledge of the procedures, laws, and technical requirements related to the department's function and the ability to provide a high level of clerical and technical assistance.

Minimum Qualifications 
Experience:
Any combination of education, training, or experience in assessment planning, data processing, data entry, and statistics. Prior experience in a school district is desired.
Education: Equivalent to completion of four years of college. (Responsible facilities support position may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Upon Conditional Offer of Employment:

  • DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check

  • TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)

  • Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.

  • Must obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR Certificate (In-Person Training ONLY)

Comments and Other Information:
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact:

Jim Huber, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, ADA Coordinator (students)
jhuber@fcusd.org
916-294-9000 x 104580

Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
sdiaz@fcusd.org
916-294-9000 x 104415
1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The District Title IX Coordinator is:

Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
sdiaz@fcusd.org
916-294-9000 x 104415
1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

The District nondiscrimination policy can be located at: https://www.fcusd.org/district/about-us/nondiscrimination-statementpolicy

The District’s nondiscrimination complaint procedures can be located at:
Students: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/uniform-complaints
Staff: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/nondiscrimination-in-employment

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment, or make a complaint of sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX, please refer to:
Students: https://www.fcusd.org/district/about-us/title-ix-notificationsexual-harassment Staff:https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/sexual-harrassment-title-ix

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU

FCUSD

VISION STATEMENT Empowering all students to thrive through educational excellence. MISSION STATEMENT FCUSD is committed to providing excellence in educational programs that carry high expectations for each student's success. In collaboration with our community, the mission of FCUSD is to ensure all students demonstrate high levels of learning through our commitment to continuous cycles of improvement, transformative social emotional learning, and engaging, culturally responsive instruction. District Social Media Policy: bit.ly/3U4DpUm

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