District Test Coordinator​/Special Education Supervisor

MARIETTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

DISTRICT TEST COORDINATOR/SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR

Reports to:

Superintendent and Director of Student Services

Job Objectives:

Supervise all district testing to include Ohio State Tests and to assist in implementing district wide special education services.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Ohio Administrative License K-12.
Knowledge and experience in coordination of special education services
Expertise in the coordination and supervision of district testing, grades K, 3-8; 9-12
Responsibilities &

Essential Functions:

* Coordinate the administration of the following tests: KRA (Kindergarten);
Iowa (gr 2 and
5);
Cog At (gr 2 and
5);
Ohio State Tests: 3-8, 9-12; OELPA (Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment); AASCD (Alternate Assessment Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities); ACT for Juniors at HS

* Supervise uploading of participating students into TIDE

* Verify student participation in each building

* Identify and order paper materials for disabled students

* Update user accounts for all test administrators

* Create test rosters through collaboration with building administrators

* Receive, inventory, deliver, and secure paper test materials for all buildings

* Continuous communication with principals re: new enrollees, withdrawn students, test mode changes for students

* Order, inventory, delivery of all secure materials to each building, including Ewing and Juvenile Center

* During specific district test windows, be available at all times

* Collaborate with EMIS coordinator following test administrations

* Arrange family report mailings following each test administration

* ACT for Juniors - responsible for student data upload, accommodation approval for special ed students, secure material inventory and delivery

* Collaborate with district IT to ensure secure browser is uploaded on all devices

* Coordinate testing for students attending the Reach program

* Conduct annual updates with district personnel in all buildings

* Assists in Intervention Assistance Team activities, parent conferences, development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), and periodic reviews to ensure that appropriate services are provided to all students identified as having a disability.

* Coordinates and oversees the delivery of a continuum of special education services (e.g., student records, testing, speech/language pathology, physical and occupational therapy, orientation/mobility, visual/hearing, special needs transportation, etc.)

* Complies with state model policies and procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability.

* Keeps current with the K-12 courses of study, the district's scope and sequence framework, and state standards/guidelines.

* Supports IAT processes to help staff resolve problems that impede student learning.

* Ensures that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.

* Maintains effective relationships with community services (e.g., court systems, law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc).

* Expresses high expectations and monitors staff performance. Collaborates with supervisors to improve staff competencies. Supports opportunities for staff to develop new skills. Participates in staff evaluations when requested.

* Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Helps teachers and administrators with discipline and pupil management issues.

* Helps teachers obtain instructional materials and supplies needed to ensure a consistent curriculum.

* Promotes open communication with parents and the community.

* Participates in professional growth opportunities.

* Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.

* Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.

* Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

* Participates as an active member of the district's leadership team.

* Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.

* Oversees Title VI-B funding-developing budget, administering budget, eliciting public participation to fulfill expenditures, and documenting in CCIP.

* Plan and coordinate Alternate Assessment.

* Participates as an active member of the district's management team.

* Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.

* Prepares agenda information and participates in board of education meetings.

* Maintains visibility. Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Builds community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.

* Works with administrative staff and community members to formulate, interpret, and recommend administrative policy.

* Helps develop and implement the district's continuous improvement plan.

* Provides staff leadership. Develops action plans. Helps resolve problems. Maintains open and effective communications with staff and the community.

* Administers the board-approved budget for assigned areas of responsibility.

* Helps develop the school calendar.

* Analyzes test results.…