The Adult Learning Center
Osceola (ALCO) provides testing opportunities for anyone
seeking employment with the School District of Osceola
County, Florida, or current district employees upgrading
from existing positions.
The evaluation process is the perfect way to show a
prospective employer that you "have what it takes" to get
the job done. Test results may be forwarded to a
designated employer by completing a signed release form.
Applicants/employees who take advantage of this testing
service, may specify a combination of clerical tests.
An individual's test results may be used to help determine
if the applicant is qualified for employment.
The ALCO Staff will conduct
the tests in a fair and consistent manner. Our staff
does not participate in the decision making process of
hiring individuals ~ we only provide the proctoring of the
tests. Any inquiries regarding Job Vacancies are
handled by the Human Resources Department of the School
District of Osceola County, Florida or your prospective
employer. All testing
results and personal information are confidential and will
only be released to the applicant/employee in person or to
the School District of Osceola County, Florida.
Clerical Tests Available
Applicants/Employees may
request any combination of the following clerical
tests for one set fee. Current employees of
the School District of Osceola County, Florida are
not charged a fee. Calculator will be provided
to any individual taking a test that requires a
calculator.
Keyboarding: A five (5)
minute timed test is administered. The
total words-per-minute are adjusted allowing
only one error per minute.
Bookkeeping: This test
includes basic bookkeeping skills and bank
reconciliation. This is a 40-minute
timed test.
Math:
This test assesses basic math skills.
Calculators or adding machines are NOT
allowed. This is a 30-minute timed
test.
Calculator: A 10-key
calculator test is used to determine data
entry accuracy and adding machine knowledge.
This is a 30-minuted timed test.
Proofreading: Documents are
checked for various errors including
spelling, punctuation, capitalization,
abbreviations, number usage, and grammar.
This is a 30-minute timed test.
Data
Entry: This test evaluates
applicants' ability to follow instructions
and pay attention to detail. This is a
30-minute timed test.
Study Guides
At the present time, the only
study guide available is for the
Secretarial Math.
Feel free to
download
this guide
to help you prepare for the Secretarial Math test.
Which Test(s) Should I Take?
If you are not sure which test(s) you
are required to take for a specific position, please refer
to the School District of Osceola County, Florida website (Professional
Support Staff Job Descriptions) prior
to calling for an appointment. Here you will find an
alphabetical listing of job descriptions. The clerical
test(s) requirements are included in each job description.
Appointments
Appointments can be made in person at
the ALCO Campus or by telephone by calling 407.518.8140.
Photo ID or School District ID is Required.
If you are unable to keep your appointment,
please call and cancel at least 24 hours in advance.
TESTING FEES
The cost for any combination of
clerical tests, up to three tests per session, is $10.
In the event you do not pass one of the clerical tests, you
may reschedule for the next available testing date.
The testing fee
is collected upon scheduling of the appointment and
can be paid for by cash, personal check, Debit Card, MasterCard, or
VISA. Fees are nonrefundable and are subject to change
without notice
All School
District of Osceola County, Florida employees are exempt
from paying the testing fees.
