Testing Coordinator; Grades: 9-12

Testing Coordinator (Grades: 9-12)

Dallas Independent School District

D W Carter High School

The Testing Coordinator provides essential support for the district’s testing program, ensuring the timely, secure, and accurate administration of all state and district assessments.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university, with an emphasis in a core academic area (Reading, Math, Science, or Social Studies) or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1–5 years’ experience as a Campus Test Coordinator, principal, or assistant principal; must hold teacher certification.
• Knowledge of assessment and operational planning skills to ensure effective implementation of the district’s testing program.
• Basic computer skills; experience with Pearson online testing, Texas Assessment Management Systems (TAMS), MYDATA Portal, and Chancery preferred.
• Must meet qualifications as a TELPAS rater.
• Demonstrated organizational, prioritization, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position and meet the diversity of students, community, district staff, and the public.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.

• Account for and perform quality control on all secure test materials received and shipped from the school.
• Ensure all testing areas are properly set up according to established guidelines.
• Set up online test sessions for STAAR-Alt, STAAR-A, STAAR-L, TELPAS, and Exit TAKS Retest.
• Attend all test coordinator trainings and stay abreast of TEA updates related to testing.
• Train teachers and test administrators on test administration procedures and test security.
• Provide functional planning expertise required to meet state testing and district‑administered local testing timelines outlined in the district’s Testing Calendar.
• Maintain the security and integrity of all secure test materials.
• Report all testing irregularities to the Office of Test Security.
• Verify online training for campus test administrators.
• Develop student rosters for special testing conditions (Special Education, 504, ELLs & retesters).
• Act as School Net assessment coordinator.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate flexibility to cope with rapidly changing circumstances and a willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment or alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus‑based employees; regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties there are essential job duties.

Full‑time

Minimum: $56,254.00 |
Median: $68,601.00

November 19, 2025