Testing Coordinator

Florence School District 1 • Florence, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Testing Coordinator performs a variety of professional, supervisory, technical, and administrative tasks in order to direct the administration of local, state, and national standardized testing of students in the school system. The Testing Coordinator also assists school staff with preparation for test administrations and is responsible for scanning and scoring local, state and national standardized tests, as applicable. In conjunction with the Director of Testing and Accountability, the Testing Coordinator provides test results and consultation regarding the interpretation of test results in order to improve student achievement.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations regarding the administration of standardized tests in the SC public schools.
• Thorough knowledge of the various tests required of public school students by the NCDPI
• Through knowledge of the technical variables associated with testing.
• Thorough knowledge of the operation of computer and scanning equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of state and local testing requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of the proper conditions, practices and procedures for testing.
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods, and developments in the area of standardized testing.
• Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the positions as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
• Demonstrated skill in preparing individual schools for statewide testing programs.
• Demonstrated skill with interpreting testing results.
• Ability to utilize basic statistical procedures.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
• Ability to use common office machines and computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Education, Educational Research, Educational Leadership or other related field.
• Three to five years of experience administering standardized tests and interpreting results.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid SC Teacher Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of achievement testing to include: storage, security, inventory, ordering, scheduling, delivery and pickup, scanning, scoring, pre-coding, test disposal, testing modifications, printing of scoring reports, and distribution of scoring reports to schools.
• Conduct special evaluations on issues identified for research.
• Provide appropriate training regarding test administration requirements for school audiences and curriculum and instruction staff.
• Participate in the establishment of guidelines in the utilization of appropriate data for screening and placement of pupils in special programs; i.e. Title I, Academically Gifted and programs for students with exceptional needs.
• Coordinate in developing short and long term planning for testing administration.
• Operate state developed software to support the testing program.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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