Director of Testing and Accountability

Northumberland County School District Northumberland County Schools Division Wide - Heathsville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5860309
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

DIVISION DIRECTOR OF TESTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY

12 months

This is an essential position and will be filled immediately upon finding a qualified candidate.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Director coordinates the implementation of the state testing system for Northumberland County Public Schools; direct, evaluate, and revise, on a continuing basis, the division’s testing methods and procedures to provide the information and process structure necessary to develop and maintain the best educational programs for the division. Coordinate various aspects and requirements of the Federal and Virginia’s accountability system.

Serve as liaison to the state, test scoring companies, other schools divisions, and to the departments and schools within the school division on matters related to assessment, data collection, and accountability requirements. Serve as the Lead Administrator for Power School across the school division.

ESSENTIAL TASKS: DIVISION DIRECTOR OF TESTING (DDOT) (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Provide leadership in the administration of national, state, and local assessments.
• Analyze and communicate test results to identify strengths and weaknesses in instructional programs and identify priority areas for improvement.
• Coordinate and assist in the interpretation of the federal guidelines for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to ensure necessary preparations for test administration and proper analysis of test results.
• Serve a lead role in the development of a balanced assessment system for Northumberland County Public Schools in order to accurately assess student mastery of content knowledge and 21 st century skills.
• Serve as liaison to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), scoring vendors, other school divisions, and departments and schools within the school division on matters related to national, state, and local testing.
• Coordinate the continuation of SOL testing at each school and provide leadership and guidance to school testing coordinators.
• Effectively communicate guidelines related to test administration and the appropriate use of test results to various groups such as school administrators, school improvement specialists, and the media.
• Provide training to administrators and school employees in proper test administration and test security protocols.
• Provide leadership and guidance to all division personnel in regards to regulations involving student data.
• Supervise the ordering of all testing materials and assist with budget planning related to test administration and implementation.
• Maintain security of testing materials and implement policies and practices to prevent potential breaches in security.
• Coordinate, develop, and prepare training materials for each test administration.
• Respond to inquiries from school administrators and the media about assessment results and testing procedures.
• Provide technical assistance to school administrators and school staff regarding test administration.
• Conduct workshops and presentations on the state testing system as well as the analysis and interpretation of assessment data for various stakeholders
• Attend test administration training provided by the state and develop local procedures to ensure compliance with all state mandates and procedures related to testing.
• Work closely with the Department of Technology to ensure accurate data are available for schools and departments to assist with continuous improvement.
• Serve a lead role in developing user-friendly reports to assist central office administrators, school-level administrators, and…