Testing Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of professional, supervisory, technical, and administrative tasks in directing the administration of standardized testing of students of the district school system. Employee is responsible for coordinating and supervising the school based implementation and administration of statewide and local district group testing programs. Employee trains school staff at the assigned school to administer statewide and local testing programs. Employee reports to the principal of the assigned school.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates and supervises implementation and administration of North Carolina statewide group testing programs, state field testing and sample testing, and local group testing programs; determines validity of requests for exemptions from testing and/or for modifications in testing procedures; monitors the administration of tests and investigates discrepancies in test administration; determines need to suspend or proceed with altered test administration.
• Provides technical assistance and consultation on test interpretation, and legal and ethical considerations in testing to the school; works with various support staff at the school to assist schools in preparing for statewide assessment programs and consults with data processing staff on computer hardware and software issues and concerns.
• Assigns, trains, directs and supervises support staff assigned to testing programs, ensuring adherence to established policies procedures and standards; assists and advises school staff, as necessary, resolving problems as non-routine situations arise.
• Attends system-wide training sessions and conducts local training sessions for school staff on proper conditions, practices and procedures for testing, as well as supervising school-wide coordination of test implementation; monitors proper use, and further dissemination and maintenance of score reports. Ensures security of test forms and related materials and stores all testing material in a locked room at the school.
• Oversees ordering of test materials for the school, and verifies shipments; coordinates repacking and shipment of materials to Assessment and Evaluation.
• Will act as a substitute for teachers and/or teacher assistants at their assigned school by direction of administration.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

In compliance with Federal and State law, the school-based testing coordinator shall not have less than two years of study at an institution of higher education; obtained an associate's degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).