High School Testing Coordinator

KIPP • New Orleans, LA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The High School Testing Coordinator is responsible for the end-to-end coordination and flawless execution of all major assessments at the school site, including interim exams, ACT/SAT, EOCs, AP exams, Lexile assessments, and related celebrations. This role ensures that testing runs smoothly, securely, and yields accurate student data to drive critical academic decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3–5+ years in quantitative information systems, education data, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• K-12 data operations, SIS administration, or assessment data management
• Proven ownership of data quality: imports/exports, validation, state reporting, and assessment windows.
• FERPA and data governance
• student data lifecycle (enrollment → scheduling → attendance → grades → transcripts)
• State reporting schemas and file formats
• basic understanding of IDEA data elements
• Assessment ecosystems (NWEA, DIBELS, ACT, etc.) and roster integrations.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, Python, or Tableau
• Advanced Excel/Sheets (nested formulas, pivots, Power Query/Query)
• CSV hygiene
• SIS admin (PowerSchool/Infinite Campus or similar)
• SFTP workflows
• Basic SQL for querying and QA
• dashboard tools (Tableau/Looker/Power BI) for publishing reports.
• A personal affinity to our mission and vision, as well as demonstrated commitment to our 5 core beliefs - Relentlessness, Elevation, Achievement, Community, and Hope.
• All offers are considered pending until the successful completion of a professional reference check, including your most recent supervisor, as well as a state/federal background check.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate SQL and light scripting (Python or Google Apps Script) for ETL/automation
• Experience leading state submissions and calendaring data deadlines
• Data governance certification (e.g., DCAM fundamentals) or analytics certs.

Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with the Director of Academic Operations to plan, execute, and troubleshoot all stages of testing operations.
• Implement school-based interim exam schedules.
• Ensure testing environments and materials are compliant and well-organized.
• Secure accurate student data collection for instructional planning.
• Coordinate with regional partners to deliver smooth administration of ACT and Pre-ACT exams.
• Oversee student rosters, room assignments, and proctor preparation.
• Manage logistics for EOC exam implementation, including training, materials handling, and testing accommodations.
• Ensure secure and standardized administration aligned to state requirements.
• Lead school-based implementation of AP testing, including College Board registration and compliance.
• Prepare proctor schedules and exam day procedures.
• Coordinate administration of SAT testing days including student eligibility, room assignments, and proctor deployment.
• Ensure test integrity and smooth operations on test day.
• Lead Lexile testing logistics and data capture.
• Use assessment data to support curriculum pathways and student growth tracking.
• Design and implement school-wide testing celebrations and incentive systems to promote strong participation and positive student culture around assessment.
• Collaborate with school leaders to recognize testing achievements and create a motivating environment.

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, and we routinely engage in compensation analysis for all roles across the organization to ensure that we remain competitive in the market
• 403(b) retirement plan – KNOS matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 5% of salary and any bonuses. Vested immediately in 403(b)
• KNOS employees are eligible for health and wellbeing benefits starting the first day of the month following their Date of Hire
• Comprehensive, customizable health coverage, including disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity, FSAs for health and dependent care, and free dental and vision for employees
• KNOS employees are provided ~30 paid holidays and additional paid time off
• Opportunities for on-going professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level