Standardized Test Coordinator, CRLS

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School is a comprehensive high school divided into four Learning Communities designed to promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. Honors courses are offered in all core classes (English, History, Mathematics, and Science); Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to qualified students in grades 11 and 12. The mission of the school is to provide a quality education to every student through rigorous, comprehensive, and personalized teaching and learning. Working in partnership with families and the wider community, the school maintains a nurturing, respectful, and safe environment where educators and students hold themselves to high standards.

About the Role

The Standardized Test Coordinator will work 40 hours a week for a 10-month period under the direction of the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction.

Responsibilities

• MCAS
  • Build and submit the PNP for all regular and make-up sessions of ELA, Math, and STE MCAS, including accommodations for students with IEPs, 504s, and EL students.
  • Administer the MCAS Portal on all testing days, coordinating with Deans and ITCS support personnel to address testing issues.
  • Coordinate with Deans, the Teacher-in-Charge of Bilingual Learners, and the Office of Student Services to create testing rooms in MCAS Portal, print testing tickets, and unlock/lock testing sessions.
  • Submit testing reports to DESE via the administrative portal.
  • Receive, store, and archive all printed MCAS materials and manuals for at least 3 years.
  • Team with Deans and CRLS Instructional Technology Specialists to design and implement safety, MCAS Student Kiosk, and MCAS Portal training for all proctors.
  • Stay abreast of all DESE notifications, training sessions, and deadlines regarding MCAS and update relevant personnel.
  • Coordinate with the Dean of the Science Department and the Deputy Superintendent to submit Science MCAS Cohort Appeals.
  • Submit Modified Competency Determination Reports as needed.
  • Post MCAS testing status alerts to Aspen for all active students.
  • Maintain an accurate student enrollment list.
  • Assist in creating a yearly schedule for testing and all training needs to support students' success.
• Advanced Placement
  • Coordinate with AP teachers for AP course audits, AP classroom registrations, and AP exam registrations.
  • Coordinate with students and families for AP exam registration and payment.
  • Secure testing spaces and exam proctors on AP exam days with the Assistant Principal.
  • Provide all materials necessary for testing days, including assigning proctors to testing rooms.
  • Order AP exams as needed.
  • Coordinate with the Finance Manager on financial and staffing matters, including student exam payments, refunds, supply purchases, payments to the College Board, and staff service agreements and pay.
  • Coordinate with guidance counselors for students with IEP and 504 accommodations.
• In-School PSAT/SAT
  • Register and administer the fall in-school PSAT and spring in-school SAT for juniors.
  • Liaise with the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction to secure proctors and testing rooms.
  • Collaborate with the SSD coordinator to ensure testing accommodations are provided appropriately.
  • Work with ICTS to ensure Bluebook application installation for testing days.
  • Run student pre-registration sessions for both test administrations in cooperation with Deans and Guidance Counselors.
• Other
  • Account for and maintain the security of test materials.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with learning community members and school-wide personnel.
• Secondary school experience is preferred.
• Requires multi-tasking abilities, including handling student, family, and staff needs on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated experience working with computers using email, word processing, spreadsheets, and prior experience with both DESE and College Board.
• Familiarity with the ASPEN database system, TestNav, Pearson Access Next, and DESE and College Board test reporting portals.
• Must be organized and capable of meeting rolling deadlines.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.

Schedule

40 hours per week for a 10-month period.