Manager of State Assessment – Tennessee Connections Academy

Tennessee Connections Academy is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school that students attend from home. Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.

About the role

Working from your home office in Tennessee, the Manager of State Assessment manages, organizes, and collaborates with the administration team to provide safe, secure, and confidential testing environments. This position’s duties extend beyond test coordination and include working with teachers to analyze data and provide specific training. The role also involves managing student accountability measures such as short-cycle assessments and test prep programs.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and tabulate information regarding testing materials and needs for the school to assist in the preparation of the annual testing budget process.
• Receive, inventory, organize, and disseminate state-mandated tests; retrieve and organize test materials for return to state testing agencies.
• Prepare and arrange for shipment, pickup, and retrieval of testing materials to and from test sites.
• Order, organize, store, and inventory school-wide assessment materials as directed.
• Communicate often with parents and teachers to coordinate student success in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with maintaining accountability of students and records.
• Assist staff with data analysis and data delivery to teachers and students.
• Organize standardized testing, focusing on accommodations, managing schedules, and creating rosters of students testing for teachers’ information.
• Assist in notifying parents of upcoming testing and contacting students who must take various types of tests.
• Establish alternate, quiet placement for students during testing hours.
• Investigate possible areas for improvement with test results and work with teachers on in-classroom tactics to increase scores.
• Assist with preparation and dissemination of reports to help leadership and staff interpret performance data and school/student characteristics.
• Assist with preparation of test data, School Report Card, or other school data.
• Collaborate and communicate with applicable authorizing staff to ensure assessment and accountability success.
• Assist the School Leader in data collection, processing, and reporting to meet state accountability criteria.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a Tennessee Teacher or Administrator Certification, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience in operations and logistics (including school assessment logistics) and/or administrative or management experience in the education field.
• Ability to accurately compile and interpret data, summarize information, and provide reports to the appropriate administrator/supervisor.
• Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and interruptions while maintaining goodwill with other employees.
• Knowledge of State Assessment & Accountability Systems.
• Solid knowledge of IEPs, Specialized Learning Plans (504, ILPs, ILP-Ds), and related services to the extent needed to organize and implement student testing accommodations.
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office and Google products).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer-focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player track record.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to schools, work locations, and meeting sites.
• Ability to travel for marketing, professional development, and state testing events (may require overnight travel).
• Ability to travel to the school’s central office regularly, no less than monthly (may require overnight travel).
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Standing, sitting, walking, reaching, and bending are often required; ability to lift more than 25 pounds.
• Sufficient visual acuity to work with computer monitors, read, and interpret handwritten documents.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and plan and implement appropriate educational programs.
• Ability to respond positively to supervision and accept commendations and recommendations.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding in interpersonal relations with persons of diverse cultures and backgrounds.