Testing Coordinator - IDEA Donna Academy (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools • Donna, TX

10h • $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 to support IDEA Public Schools' mission of preparing 100% of scholars for college. This role ensures that all students take appropriate tests in a suitable environment, with necessary accommodations. Successful execution by the Testing Coordinator allows the leadership team to focus on students' social-emotional well-being 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 at the same time
• 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, lead 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 materials for small groups and special programs.
• Review testing bin contents with test administrators two days prior to testing and ensure they understand implementation.
• Audit all accommodation and supplemental materials with the school's special population point person prior to testing.
• Process and manage state assessment materials according to district guidelines and check materials in and out from the National Assessment Team.
• Audit 100% of paper state test booklets and answer documents with a test-security trained lead team member.
• Ensure on-time execution of all deliverables requested by the National Assessment Team, including data reporting and student counts.
• Lead all campus testing training to educate staff on assessment policies and procedures.
• Schedule bi-weekly meetings with each school special point person to ensure accommodations are updated.
• Schedule meetings with each test proctor at least two days before the test 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 to ensure students are tested in the appropriate format with accommodations.
• 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 all incidents to the National Assessment Team.
• Ensure 100% of teachers and leaders have access to all assessment systems required to access and administer tests, and analyze student data.
• Update all Edcite Distribution Groups to ensure the teacher of record has access to district exams.
• Serve as the primary point person at the campus for all testing systems, and train and support their use.
• Monitor the scanning of assessments to ensure the campus meets the 95% multiple-choice components scanned within 24 hours of testing.
• Track and monitor testing to ensure 100% of eligible students complete all applicable assessments.

Benefits

• Hourly rate ranging between $19.19 and $23.98
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Majority of employee premium for the base medical plan paid
• Subsidized costs for spouse/domestic partner and children for medical plan
• Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption of a child (Paid Family Leave)
• Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year (Tuition Reimbursement)
• 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year (Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health)
• Unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling (Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health)
• Other work-life services available at no cost
• 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 may be offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED