Tabe/Testing Coordinator

Bizzell Group•Guthrie, OK

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Tabe/Testing Coordinator maintains a high degree of discipline within the testing area to ensure an appropriate testing environment. This role is accountable for cleanliness, including the organization of materials and equipment after testing periods. The coordinator participates in student performance evaluation panels, education meetings, and other student-staff functions. They conduct workshops to assist instructors with classroom remediation and meet with the Academic Training Manager and Academic Instructors to discuss new trends, techniques, and learning gain issues. A continuous TABE Testing schedule is set up and performed, including initial tests for all students and follow-up tests according to TABE policies. Recommendations for improvements in subject areas are made to supervisors. The coordinator also sets up and performs a continuous testing schedule for GED testing courses. A key responsibility is overseeing the accommodation process by reviewing Job Corps applicant files for potential health, mental health, physical, drug, alcohol, or education accommodations. This involves identifying the need for and reasonableness of accommodations, ensuring a thorough and appropriate process. The role includes assessing disabled students' CTT and recreational offerings and evaluating program effectiveness. Accommodation files are accurately maintained, and the effectiveness of accommodations is monitored, tracked, and followed up on. Alternative methods for test administration are provided, and special requests from departments are handled. New students receive information about the Disability program, and the student handbook is updated accordingly. Training for all staff on the Disability program is conducted at least annually. The coordinator motivates and counsels students on behavior, training, personal problems, or study habits, and assists disabled students with special problems. The role works towards meeting performance standard goals, adheres to property control policies, maintains good housekeeping, and complies with safety practices. Compliance with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures is mandatory. The position demonstrates and abides by The Bizzell Group’s core values and operating principles, follows the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily, and models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards. The coordinator helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement and participates in PRH-mandated staff training, with failure to do so potentially leading to disciplinary action. Other duties as assigned are also part of this role.

Requirements

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
Knowledge of testing practices for students.
Knowledge of counseling students with disabilities.
High level of communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
High level of patience and compassion for students.
One year of related experience.
One year of experience working with youth.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Valid State Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains a high degree of discipline within the testing area to maintain an appropriate testing environment.
Accountable for cleanliness, which includes materials and equipment left in an organized manner after the test period.
Participates in student performance evaluation panels, education meetings, or other student-staff-oriented functions.
Conducts workshops to assist instructors with classroom remediation.
Meets with the Academic Training Manager, and Academic Instructors to discuss new trends, techniques, and problems with the learning gains.
Sets up and performs a continuous TABE Testing schedule that includes an initial test on all students.
Follow-up tests will be given in accordance with TABE test policies.
Makes recommendations to supervisors on improvements in their subject areas.
Sets up and performs a continuous testing schedule that includes courses needed for GED testing.
Oversee the accommodation process by reviewing job corps applicant files for possible health, mental health, physical, drug, and alcohol, or education accommodations.
Identify if accommodations are needed and reasonable ensuring the process is thorough and appropriate.
Conducts an assessment of disabled students’ CTT and recreational offerings and evaluates the effectiveness of the program to meet the needs of disabled students.
Set up and accurately maintain accommodation files.
Monitor, track, and follow up on the effectiveness of accommodations.
Provides alternative methods for test administration.
Respond to special requests from all departments .
Meet with all new students to discuss the Disability program .
Ensure that the student handbook has information on the Disability program .
Conduct training for all staff at least annually.
Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems, or study habits, as well as assist disabled students in handling special problems.
Works towards meeting performance standard goals.
Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
Demonstrates and abides by The Bizzell Group’s core values and operating principles.
Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
Participating in PRH-mandated staff training is necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.