Testing Coordinator - IDEA Owassa College Prep (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Pharr, TX

4d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Testing Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring that teachers and leaders can make confident, data-driven decisions by providing high-quality testing environments for all students. This role supports IDEA Public Schools' mission of preparing 100% of scholars for college. The Testing Coordinator ensures students take appropriate tests with approved accommodations, allowing the leadership team to focus on social-emotional support and family engagement.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT, etc.) preferred
Superior organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
Ability to solve problems in the moment
Ability to lead others through influence to meet timelines and achieve goals
Open to feedback to improve work

Nice To Haves

48+ College Credit hours preferred
Educational experience preferred
Testing experience valued

Responsibilities

Ensure 100% of students at the school/campus have high-quality testing environments for district, state, and national tests.
Attend 100% of scheduled trainings with the national Assessment Team and actively participate in learning opportunities.
Create and communicate the campus testing plan for all assessments to management, team, teachers, and staff.
Communicate testing schedules and updates to students' parents/families.
Coordinate with campus IT to ensure all computers for online testing are updated and ready.
Ensure all applicable campus staff and students have access to the appropriate online testing system.
Prepare 100% of testing bins 72 hours in advance of testing dates, including small group testing and supplemental materials.
Review testing bin contents with test administrators two days prior to the testing date.
Audit all accommodation and supplemental materials with the school's special population point person prior to the testing date.
Process and manage state assessment materials according to district guidelines.
Audit 100% of paper state test booklets and answer documents with a trained team member.
Ensure on-time execution of all deliverables requested by the National Assessment Team.
Lead all campus testing training to educate staff on assessment policies and procedures.
Schedule bi-weekly meetings with special point persons to ensure accommodations are updated.
Schedule meetings with test proctors to ensure proper implementation of accommodations.
Oversee all testing sessions to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Ask for and provide feedback to test support staff, proctors, and leaders after each testing session.
Set up and monitor all online testing systems and implementation.
Partner with the campus IT tech to ensure 100% of equipment is prepared for online assessments 48 hours in advance.
Lead the investigation of irregularities at the campus level and report incidents.
Ensure 100% of teachers and leaders have access to all assessment systems.
Update Edcite Distribution Groups for classes at their school/campus.
Serve as the primary point person at the campus for all testing systems.
Monitor the scanning of assessments to ensure the campus meets scanning deadlines.
Track and monitor testing to ensure 100% of eligible students complete all applicable assessments.

Benefits

Paid Family Leave (up to 8 weeks)
Tuition Reimbursement (up to 50% of tuition, max $5,250/year)
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health (5 face-to-face counseling sessions, unlimited telephonic counseling)
Dental and vision plans
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Flexible spending account options
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
403(b) plan
Relocation allowance (if applicable)