Testing Coordinator - IDEA Los Encinos Academy (26-27)

About the role

The Testing Coordinator supports the mission of IDEA Public Schools by ensuring that all students take appropriate tests in a conducive environment. They collaborate with campus partners to accommodate eligible tests with approved accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Campus earns an A rating by the Texas Education Agency
• Ensure 100% of students have high-quality testing environments for district, state, and national tests
• Attend 100% of scheduled trainings with the national Assessment Team
• Create and communicate the campus testing plan for every district, state and/or national assessment administration
• Communicate testing schedules and updates to students' parents/families
• Coordinate with campus IT technician to ensure all computers are updated and ready for test day
• Prepare and communicate the campus testing plan for every district, state and/or national assessment administration
• Own learning by actively participating in the TC TEAMS group and scheduled trainings, reviewing training materials, and managing testing materials
• Manage state assessment materials and check them in and out from the National Assessment Team
• Audit state test booklets and answer documents with a lead team member to ensure all student information is correct
• Process and manage state assessment materials following district guidelines
• Execute all deliverables requested by the National Assessment Team, including data reporting, student counts, and information for students participating in district, state, and/or national tests
• Lead campus testing training to teach staff district, state, and/or national assessment policies and procedures
• Schedule biweekly meetings with each school special point person to ensure all approved accommodations have been entered/updated in the applicable system by the district-designated deadlines
• Schedule meetings with each test proctor at least 2 days ahead of the test to ensure proper implementation of approved accommodations
• Oversee all testing sessions to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Monitor the scanning of assessments to ensure the campus meets the 95% multiple choice components scanned within 24 hours of testing
• Track and monitor testing to ensure 100% of eligible students complete all applicable assessments
• Update all Edcite Distribution Groups for the classes at their school/campus to ensure the teacher of record has access to district exams
• Partner with the campus IT tech to ensure 100% of equipment is prepared for online assessments 48 hours in advance of the test
• Lead the investigation of irregularities at the campus level and report all incidents to the National Assessment Team by close of business on the day the incident occurred
• Ensure 100% of teachers and leaders have access to all assessment systems required to access and administer tests, and analyze student data
• Train and support the use of testing systems at the campus level
• Set up and monitor all online testing systems and testing implementation for the school/campus to ensure 100% of students are tested in the appropriate format and with the approved accommodations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; 48+ College Credit hours preferred
• Education experience preferred, but testing experience valued
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT, etc.) preferred

Skills

• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
• Ability to solve problems in the moment
• Ability to lead others through influence to meet timelines and achieve goals
• Open to feedback to improve work

Benefits

• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $19.19 for 0 years of experience and $23.98
• We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
• Other benefits include Paid Family Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health, Dental and Vision plans, Disability, Life Insurance, Parenting benefits, Flexible Spending Account options, Generous Vacation Time, Referral Bonuses, Professional Development, and a 403(b) plan
• IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable

Pay

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $19.19 for 0 years of experience and $23.98

Schedule

Not specified