Accountability Specialist-Middle School-11 month (FCMS)

Frederick County Public Schools•Winchester, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the implementation of testing and school accountability requirements. This role involves managing various assessment programs, ensuring compliance with state and division policies, and collaborating with school staff to support student academic performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Eligible for or hold a Virginia license.
Minimum of 3 years of successful full-time experience as a teacher or school counselor at the middle or high school level.
Demonstrates knowledge in assessing student academic performance based on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment Program.
Demonstrates knowledge of current research and trends in education with special emphasis on curriculum, instruction and training, student assessment data, testing practices, and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of computer usage to include Internet, Intranet, Excel, Google Sheets, and office applications and familiarity with computerized testing programs.
Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers, administrators, students, and parent organizations in ensuring effective implementation of the SOL assessment program.
Demonstrates skills in identifying problems, developing plans, reading and interpreting data in order to maximize instruction to benefit students and staff.
Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrates the ability to adapt to change and maintain flexibility.
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates the fall, winter, and spring Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Program (to include VESOL and VAAP).
Attends state and/or district training for SOL test administration.
Works with Director of Assessment, Reporting and Program Evaluation, and Division Director of Testing to determine assessment needs of the school.
Maintains security of the Standards of Learning assessment program.
Coordinates with building-level staff (school leadership team, content lead teachers, and counseling) to prepare school for test administration.
Develop school-wide testing schedule to include training for students and staff.
Works with Lead Counselor to determine testing needs of the school.
Serves as site coordinator for NAEP and WIDA testing.
Manages the ordering, receiving, distribution and administration of test materials.
Provides student data to the Director of Assessment, Reporting and Program Evaluation and for SOL test registration and ordering.
Provides training workshops on test administration and data analysis.
Trains staff in preparing for and administering SOL test administrations to include: Virginia Growth Assessments, Non-Writing Assessments, Expedited Retakes fall, winter and spring test windows.
Works with technology staff to ensure preparation and operability of computers and network for online testing.
Works with the Special Education Department Chair and EL Lead Teacher to identify and provide testing accommodations for all tests.
Uses SOL test results to determine retest opportunities.
Collaborates with school staff in setting up remediation programs and testing.
Assists school staff in reviewing, analyzing reports and interpreting school test data.
Provides and coordinates testing opportunities for students requiring make-up testing, retests, or expedited retakes.
Communicates information related to SOL testing resources, changes in testing requirements, and distribution of test scores.
Resolves all testing-related concerns in coordination with the Division Director of Testing.
Completes SOL data verification, in collaboration with principal as needed, once testing is complete.
Complies with all state, division and school policies/regulations.
Adheres to guidelines of confidentiality as outlined in federal and state laws and School Board Policies and Regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to student supervision before and after school, during transitions, and lunch periods.