2026-2027 SY: School Testing Coordinator

Santa Fe Public Schools•Santa Fe, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Testing Coordinator works at the assigned school site, in addition to teaching responsibilities, to coordinate, plan, administer, and support required local, state, and national assessments. The coordinator ensures compliance with testing procedures, maintains test security, and trains and supports staff to promote accurate and efficient test administration. This is a 9-month, 10-month-position designation, with a 7-hour workday, and is based at Capital High School. The role requires an NMPED Level 2 or Level 3 teacher license and reports to the school principal(s). The coordinator plans and oversees testing programs, supports staff and students during testing, coordinates with district and external testing agencies, and helps organize assessment data for instructional decision-making. The position regularly involves deadlines with severe time constraints and may occasionally require irregular or extended hours. Work is generally quiet and includes both office and school-site activities.

Requirements

NMPED Level 2 or Level 3 teacher license.
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.
Submit fingerprints for a background check; the employee is responsible for the fingerprinting and background-check costs.
Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints; occasional irregular or extended hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

Extensive classroom teaching experience.
Experience administering standardized tests.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, plan, schedule, and administer all required assessments at the school site in collaboration with the principal.
Oversee testing for 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; and other New Mexico high school assessments.
Ensure secure storage, distribution, and collection of testing materials and adherence to test security protocols.
Train school staff on test administration procedures, accommodations, and test security requirements, and maintain training documentation.
Develop and communicate testing schedules, logistics, and expectations to staff, students, and families.
Serve as the primary liaison between the school and district or external testing agencies during testing windows.
Monitor testing for compliance and provide immediate support to staff during administration.
Coordinate and administer make-up testing sessions as needed.
Ensure appropriate testing accommodations for students with IEPs, 504 Plans, and English Learners.
Report and document testing irregularities according to district and state guidelines.
Assist with collection, organization, and distribution of testing data to support instructional decision-making.
Perform other related duties as assigned.