The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often called The Nation’s Report Card, is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students in public and private schools in the United States know and are able to do in various subjects. NAEP has been conducted since 1969 and is often considered the “gold standard” in large-scale assessments. NAEP is conducted by Westat on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education.
NAEP is a resource that teachers, principals, and other educators can use to improve students’ learning experiences and educational outcomes. From its assessment frameworks, to its innovative assessment and survey questions, and its data-rich results, NAEP provides helpful tools and information for educators.
NAEP is seeking in-school data collectors to conduct national assessments at grades 4, 8, and 12, January 26 - March 20, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Administer assessments in schools on digital devices for sampled students.
- Be available to work during school hours, when work is available, between January 26 and March 20, 2026. The data collection window may be extended due to weather or other delays.
- Attend virtual trainings between November and January, depending on position.
Candidates should:
- Be comfortable working with technology
- Be detail-oriented
- Be able to work in a team environment
- Have good communication skills
- Be a U.S. citizen and willing to complete a post-offer background check, including FBI fingerprinting
- Enjoy working in schools (prior education or research experience is a plus)
Westat offers:
- Paid training
- Paid time and mileage reimbursement for local driving from home to schools and back
- Weekly paychecks (with direct deposit)
For more information, visit www.WorkNAEP.com.
