Testing Coordinator - IDEA Edinburg Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Edinburg, TX

4d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Testing Coordinator (TC) supports data-driven decisions that advance IDEA Public Schools’ mission of supporting all scholars as they proceed to and through college. The TC ensures students take all appropriate and eligible district, state, and national assessments in high-quality testing environments and with approved accommodations. The role partners with campus leaders, teachers, staff, families, special-population contacts, the National Assessment Team, and campus IT to plan and execute assessments, maintain compliance, and support accurate assessment data and timely completion. The TC owns their learning by participating in required trainings and reviewing testing materials, and leads campus training on assessment policies and procedures. The TC plans and communicates testing schedules, prepares materials and systems, coordinates accommodations, oversees testing sessions, tracks completion, manages assessment materials and deliverables, and investigates and reports testing irregularities. The position may also include appointment as the school’s ACT, preACT, and/or AP Test Coordinator.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to solve problems in the moment.
Ability to lead others through influence to meet timelines and achieve goals.
Openness to feedback and willingness to improve work.

Nice To Haves

At least 48 college credit hours.
Educational experience; testing experience is valued.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Ensure all students take appropriate district, state, and national tests in a high-quality environment and with approved accommodations.
Attend scheduled National Assessment Team trainings and participate in the TC TEAMS group; review training materials, newsletters, manuals, and other required documents.
Create and communicate a campus testing plan for each assessment administration to the manager, lead team, teachers, and staff within required timelines.
Communicate testing schedules and relevant updates to students’ parents and families.
Coordinate with campus IT to prepare and update computers and equipment for online testing, including confirming equipment readiness 48 hours before testing.
Ensure campus staff and students have access to required online testing systems and assessment systems used to administer tests and analyze data.
Prepare testing bins at least 72 hours before testing, including materials for small-group testing and supplemental materials from special-program contacts.
Review testing-bin contents with test administrators at least two days before testing and ensure administrators understand how materials are to be implemented.
Audit accommodation and supplemental materials with the applicable special-population contact before testing.
Process and manage state assessment materials according to district guidelines, including checking materials in and out with the National Assessment Team.
Audit paper state test booklets and answer documents with a test-security-trained lead team member to verify student information and demographics before returning materials.
Complete National Assessment Team deliverables on time, including data reporting, student counts, computer needs, and other requested information.
Lead campus testing trainings on district, state, and national assessment policies and procedures.
Schedule biweekly meetings with special-population contacts to confirm approved accommodations are entered or updated by district deadlines.
Meet with test proctors at least two days before testing to ensure approved accommodations are implemented for the correct students and that applicable guidelines are followed.
Oversee testing sessions to ensure proctors, support staff, and other staff comply with testing policies and procedures.
Request and provide feedback after testing sessions and use improvement suggestions to improve future student testing experiences.
Set up and monitor online testing systems and implementation to ensure students are tested in the correct format and with approved accommodations.
Lead campus investigations of testing irregularities and report incidents to the National Assessment Team by close of business on the day they occur, following district guidelines.
Ensure at least 98% of assessments are completed by assessment-calendar deadlines and track eligible students’ completion of applicable assessments.
Update Edcite Distribution Groups so teachers of record can access district exams.
Serve as the campus primary contact for testing systems and train and support campus users.
Monitor assessment scanning to meet the target of scanning 95% of multiple-choice components within 24 hours of testing.
Work toward the stated campus outcomes: an A rating by the Texas Education Agency, less than 0.2% irregularities on state and national assessments, and 100% participation by eligible students in applicable assessments.

Benefits

Hourly compensation ranging from $19.50 to $24.46, based on experience.
Base medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered; the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children are subsidized.
Eligible staff may receive up to eight weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying degree-program tuition, with a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health support, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability and life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.