Testing Coordinator-High School

Testing Coordinator - High School

Primary

Purpose:

Coordinates and manages the Texas student assessment program and local assessments to meet student and campus needs. Responsible for all aspects of campus testing programs including the planning, training, communication, organization, materials management, security and administration of state and local testing, norm‑referenced, and advanced placement testing. Analyzes data as it relates to the campus, individual student achievement and the improvement of instruction.

Serves as instructional leader in development and improvement of program services. Organizes and oversees campus intervention, remediation and tutorial services.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; master’s degree preferred. Valid Texas Teaching Certificate.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of state End‑of‑Course assessment requirements, ACT, SAT, TSI and Advanced Placement assessment programs; curriculum and instruction; planning and multi‑tasking; program effectiveness evaluation and compliance; budget and personnel management; coordination of campus testing functions; policy interpretation; strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills; relationship building with campus personnel.

Experience: Three years of teaching experience in appropriate subject matter. Prior campus testing coordinator experience in a high school setting.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

• Serve as the Campus Testing Coordinator and coordinate the planning and administration of statewide assessment programs (STAAR EOC, TAKS, TELPAS, and all retests), including training of campus test administrators, ordering materials, preparing testing rooms and test booklets, verifying program coding and answer documents, managing online testing sessions and maintaining proper documentation.
• Work cooperatively with campus leadership to develop plans and logistics of all aspects of campus assessment programs.
• Stay current in testing procedures and requirements by attending all district trainings.
• Serve as the site coordinator for AP, SAT, PSAT, ACT and, if applicable, NAEP testing.
• Serve as the campus coordinator for all local assessments, including facilitating Eduphoria scoring/scanning when applicable.
• Ensure receipt, proper use and return of all testing materials according to state and district guidelines.
• Deliver trainings and provide technical support related to testing requirements for campus staff, including test administrators.
• Ensure that appropriate testing procedures are in place and carried out according to state law and district requirements.
• On test days, oversee and monitor the secure administration of assessments and respond promptly to needs and issues if/when they arise.
• Maintain complete and accurate listings of all students needing optional testing procedures and accommodations through collaboration with Special Education, 504, Dyslexia, LPAC and other staff members.
• Oversee receipt, distribution, proper filing and storage of student test results and campus reports.
• Assist in planning and implementation of systems to manage, report and communicate assessment data to impact instruction.
• Communicate with parents and students regarding remediation and retesting opportunities.
• Serve as the campus liaison to the District Testing Coordinator.
• Facilitate the use of technology in the testing process.

Leadership

• Provide leadership and support for the campus through communication.
• Work collaboratively with campus leadership team.
• Maintain a high level of visibility on campus.
• Cooperate and collaborate with central office staff.
• Participate in SBDM, CIP and DIP revisions and compliance at campus level.
• Offer assistance and support to students, parents and community members of NBISD.
• Establish open lines of communication with parents, students, teachers and administration, and the District Testing Coordinator.
• Assist in all other duties as assigned.

Policy, Reports and Law

• Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy.
• Compile, maintain and file all…