PRAXIS Information

The U.S. Virgin Islands require the Praxis^® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests for educator licensing.

Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas

All Areas

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
All Areas	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading	5713	156
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing	5723	162
	and
	Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (On-screen four-function calculator provided.)	5733	150
	If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Core exams (5713, 5723, 5733) at the same time, select Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined Test (5752) when registering. Scores will be reported by individual test (5713, 5723, 5733).

Elementary Education

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Elementary Education	Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (On-screen scientific calculator provided.)	5001	*
	Reading and Language Arts Subtest	5002	157
	Mathematics Subtest (On-screen scientific calculator provided.)	5003	157
	Social Studies Subtest	5004	157
	Science Subtest	5005	159
	* To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test you must receive a passing score on each subtest. If you wish to take all four subtests (5002, 5003, 5004, 5005) at the same time, select Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) when registering. If you wish to take or retake an individual subtest, you may register to take just that subtest.
	and
	Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6	5622	160
Elementary Reading	Teaching Reading: Elementary	5205	159

Secondary Education

Required for out of content teachers (less than 30 credits in the following areas):

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Secondary English	English Language Arts: Content Knowledge	5038	167
Secondary ESL	English to Speakers of Other Languages	5362	155
Secondary Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge(On-screen graphing calculator provided.)	5161	160
Secondary Science	General Science: Content Knowledge	5435	154

Administrator/School Leader

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Principal; Assistant Principal	School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Must use SLS website to register.)	6990	151

Special Education

Required for out-of-content teachers (with less than 30 credits in special education area).

To Be Certified in	You Need to Take	Test Code	Qualifying Score
Special Education 7–12; K–12; K–8	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications

For more information on testing please visit ets.org

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School Monitor

THE POSITION BELOW IS VACANT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

POSITION TITLE: School Monitor

LOCATION: St. Thomas/St. John District

Interested persons should contact: DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES

careers.sttj@vide.vi

Deadline for applying: May 26, 2017

Salary: $31,541.00-$55,722.00 GRADE: US-21

Union: United Steelworkers

DESCRIPTION:

This is responsible work involving the maintenance of orderly and safe conduct of activities and programs on school grounds and property. An employee in this class is responsible for reducing incidents of disorderly behavior on the school grounds and to discourage disruptions of school business; programs and other activities by student and/ or non-/students. This employee is required to use good judgment in the enforcement of rules and regulations in accordance with established guidelines. Supervision is received from the school’s principal through periodic inspections, reviews and analysis of reports submitted.

REPORTS TO: School Principal

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

Checks all students and visitors for passes, while on school grounds;
Prepares a daily report; indicating incident cases handled;
Reports any student and/or non-student who is caught in the act of gambling; smoking; loitering or any other unacceptable behavior to the principal for appropriate action;
Ensures orderly loading and unloading of school buses;
Ascertains the orderliness of school and grounds by performance of frequent patrols;
Ensures that students adhere to established laws, rules, and regulations;
Reports all incidents that requires police assistance to appropriate personnel;
Performs other related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of the basic methods and practices of security guard work;
Ability to read and comprehend;
Ability to interpret pertinent laws, rules and regulations to students;
Ability to react quickly, calmly and appropriately during emergency situations;
Ability to deal tactfully, courteously and impartially with all persons contacted during the course of the work;
Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely orally and in writing.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent plus two (2) years working experience in a security guard related position;

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age with no criminal record;

Applicants must present the results of a psychological assessment to be used as part of the assessment for determining his or her fitness for work as a school monitor; the applicant must be able to submit to training required of a public officer.

Interested persons should apply by visiting our website at http://jobs.vide.vi and select the appropriate application for submission procedures.

Send your complete application package to careers.sttj@vide.vi for consideration.

Application documents required: (1) Completed Application, (2) Resume, (3) Cover Letter, (4) Official College Transcripts, (5) Certifications, (6) Licensures, (7) Three Letters of Recommendation, (8) Police Background Check and (9) Doctor’s Statement of Good Health.

****DUE TO A HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICANTS, THE DEPARTMENT WILL NOTIFY ONLY THOSE WHO ARE SELECTED FOR THE NEXT STEP IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. ****

Travel, transportation and relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected candidate.

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