Testing Coordinator - IDEA Kyle College Prep

Role Mission

Through the work of the Testing Coordinator, teachers and leaders can feel confident in the data‑driven decisions they are making. These decisions help IDEA Public Schools achieve the goal of our mission of supporting 100% of scholars as they proceed to and through college. Testing Coordinators support this work by ensuring that 100% of students take all appropriate tests in an environment conducive to standardized testing.

TCs also work with campus partners to ensure that students take all eligible tests with approved accommodations. When this work is executed successfully, the leadership team can focus on both the social‑emotional support of students as well as family engagement.

Compensation and benefits offered for this role.

• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $21.56 for 0 years of experience and $26.95.

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering majority of employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing majority of costs for spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services at no cost.
• Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance if applicable.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma; 48+ College Credit hours preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Educational experience preferred, testing experience valued; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT, etc.) preferred.

• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Ability to solve problems in the moment.
• Ability to lead others through influence to meet timelines and achieve goals.
• Open to feedback to improve work.

• 100% of students at the school/campus have high quality testing environments for district, state, and national tests, allowing them to perform to best ability.
• Attend 100% of scheduled trainings with the national Assessment Team.
• Own learning by actively participating in the TC TEAMS group and scheduled trainings, reviewing training materials, reading the weekly Testing Coordinator Newsletter, and all assigned required testing manuals and/or documents.
• Create and communicate the campus testing plan for each district, state, and national assessment administration to manager, lead team, teachers, and staff, in accordance with timelines presented by the National Assessment Team.
• Communicate testing schedules and updates to students’ parents/families.
• Coordinate with campus IT technician to ensure all computers used for online testing are updated and ready prior to test day.
• Ensure campus staff and students have access to the appropriate online testing system.
• Prepare 100% of testing bins 72 hours in advance of testing date, including small group testing and supplemental materials.
• Review all testing bin contents with test administrator 2 days prior to testing date and ensure administrator understands implementation.
• Audit all accommodation and supplemental materials prior to testing date with special population point persons (SPED, ELL, 504, RTI).
• Process and manage state assessment materials, checking in and out from the National Assessment Team.
• Audit 100% of paper state test booklets and answer documents with lead team member to ensure students’ demographics correct before returning to National Assessment Team.
• Ensure on‑time execution of all deliverables requested by National Assessment Team…