Accounts Payable, Administrative Procedures, Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Decision Support, Depth Perception, English Language, Environmental Regulations, Information Technology & Information Systems, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Materials Testing, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Safety Process, Secondary School, Security Protocols, Team Player, Test Data, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Program, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vehicle Driving
TITLE:
School Testing Coordinator
WORK UNIT:
Capital High School
REPORTS TO:
School Principal(s)
Contract Length:
9 month
Pay Schedule:
Teacher
OVERTIME STATUS:
Exempt (10-Month Position)
Hours:
7 hours per day
Union Status:
NEA
LICENSURE:
NMPED Level 2 or Level 3 Teacher
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GENERAL FUNCTION:
In addition to teaching responsibilities, works at the assigned school site to coordinate, plan, administer, and support all required local, state, and national assessments. The School Testing Coordinator ensures compliance with all testing procedures, maintains test security, and provides training and support to staff to ensure accurate and efficient test administration.
BASIC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
(Basic minimum requirements are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District.)
Education and Experience:
- Must be a licensed Level 2 or Level 3 teacher
- Extensive classroom teaching experience preferred
- Experience with the administration of standardized tests preferred
Knowledge/Technical Skills/Abilities (KSA's):
- Knowledge of standardized testing procedures and test security protocols
- Ability to organize, coordinate, and manage multiple testing programs simultaneously
- Ability to train and support staff in test administration procedures
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to analyze and use assessment data to support instructional practices
Resources Used in Performing the Job Include (but are not limited to):
- Standard office equipment
- Testing platforms and data systems (e.g., online testing systems, student information systems)
Physical Requirements/Work Environment Including Job Hazards:
Frequently required to sit and talk or hear. Regularly required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally required to drive a car while performing the duties of this job. Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Position regularly demands meeting deadlines with severe time constraints. May occasionally be expected to work irregular or extended hours.
All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, and facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential functions include the following:
- Coordinates the planning, scheduling, and administration of all required assessments at the school site in collaboration with the principal.
- Oversees all aspects of testing for the following assessments:
- State Beginning of Year (BOY), Middle of Year (MOY), and End of Year (EOY) assessments
- ACCESS for ELLs
- NM-ASR
- AP Testing
- SAT and PSAT
- WIDA Screener
- Other New Mexico high school assessments
- Ensures secure storage, distribution, and collection of all testing materials and maintains strict adherence to all test security protocols.
- Trains school staff on test administration procedures, accommodations, and test security requirements; maintains documentation of all required training.
- Develops and communicates testing schedules, logistics, and expectations to staff, students, and families.
- Serves as the primary liaison between the school and district or external testing agencies during all testing windows.
- Monitors testing to ensure compliance with all procedures and provides immediate support to staff during administration.
- Coordinates and administers make-up testing sessions as needed.
- Ensures appropriate testing accommodations are provided for students with IEPs, 504 Plans, and English Learners.
- Reports and documents all testing irregularities in accordance with district and state guidelines.
- Assists with the collection, organization, and distribution of testing data to support instructional decision-making.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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