Assessment & Accountability Coordinator

Job Description Assessment & Accountability Coordinator

Reporting to: Chief Academic Officer

Location: Camden County Schools, Camden, North Carolina

Starting Date: Immediately

Purpose: Provide district wide leadership for the planning, administration, and reporting of state and federal assessment and accountability programs. This position oversees the district’s testing and accountability program, federal program’s grant management and compliance, and support for Multilingual Learner (ML/EL) identification, services, and reporting. The Coordinator works under the direction of the Chief Academic Officer to ensure full compliance with state and federal policy across all three program areas, and serves as the district’s primary point of contact for the NC Department of Public Instruction on matters of testing, federal entitlement grants, and multilingual learner programming.

• An education degree or a degree in a related area that will qualify for North Carolina licensure, a Master’s degree preferred
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a NC Teaching License
• 5 or more years of experience as an exemplary teacher/leader with strong student achievement results
• Knowledge of the North Carolina curriculum and evidence-based instructional practices
• Experience with testing and accountability programs and software preferred

• Coordinate the district’s testing and accountability program under the direction of the Chief Academic Officer, ensuring compliance with all state and federal assessment requirements.
• Develop and facilitate the district testing calendar and other testing documents in collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer and other district administrators.
• Coordinate the logistics of test security and administration training, including site preparation, materials, participant communication, and provide training to School Test Coordinators and staff on test administration requirements.
• Manage all facets of testing operations, including security, inventory, ordering, scheduling, delivery, pickup, scanning, scoring, disposal, and the printing and distribution of testing materials and reports.
• Monitor district and school-level testing systems for irregularities, missing data, or required actions, and conduct on-site monitoring of testing administration to ensure adherence to security and accommodation protocols.
• Verify the accurate input and application of testing accommodations for students with IEPs, 504 plans, and English Learner status.
• Assist School Test Coordinators with processes and procedures before, during, and after assessment administration.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret testing data, and assist the Chief Academic Officer and district leadership with reporting and presentation materials for the Superintendent and Board of Education.
• Maintain accurate enrollment, cohort, and graduation data as it relates to testing eligibility and accountability reporting.
• Monitor student participation rates and investigate any enrollment or attendance discrepancies that affect testing requirements.
• Compile and submit required state accountability data, checklists, and reports according to established deadlines.
• Facilitate data exchange and communication with the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Department of Accountability Services and other state offices.
• Review and apply updated state testing business rules, audits, and compliance guidelines.
• Manage purchase orders and processing related to testing materials and scoring services.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, School Test Coordinators, and state agencies regarding testing matters.
• Collaborate with district departments to support cross‑functional reporting requirements.
• Plan and deliver professional development on testing procedures, accountability processes, and related topics.
• Attend required state and regional meetings, and disseminate relevant updates to the Chief Academic Officer and other stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain proficiency in required testing and data systems and standard office software.
• Coordinate, complete, submit, and monitor entitlement and supplemental federal grants through…