Testing Coordinator - IDEA A.W. Brown Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Dallas, TX

3d • 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 100% of scholars in their journey to and through college. This role ensures that all students take appropriate tests in a standardized testing environment and that students with approved accommodations receive them. Successful execution of these duties allows the leadership team to focus on students' 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 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
• 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 district, state, and/or national assessment administrations.
• Communicate testing schedules and updates to students' parents/families.
• Coordinate with campus IT to ensure all computers used for online testing are updated and ready prior to test day.
• 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 the testing date, including small group testing and obtaining supplemental materials.
• Review all testing bin contents with the test administrator 2 days prior to the testing date.
• Audit all accommodation and supplemental materials with the appropriate school special population point person prior to the testing date.
• Process and manage state assessment materials following district guidelines.
• Audit 100% of paper state test booklets and paper answer documents with a test-security trained lead team member.
• Ensure on-time execution of 100% of all deliverables requested by the National Assessment Team.
• Lead all campus testing training to teach staff district, state, and/or national assessment policies and procedures.
• Schedule biweekly meetings with each school special point person to ensure accommodations are entered/updated.
• Schedule meetings with each test proctor at least 2 days ahead of the test to ensure proper implementation of accommodations.
• Oversee all testing sessions to ensure compliance with testing 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 testing implementation for the school/campus.
• 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 for classes at their school/campus.
• Serve as the primary point person at the campus for all testing systems, and train and support the use of those systems.
• 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

• Paid Family Leave (up to 8 weeks)
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to 50% of tuition paid, up to $5,250 maximum per year)
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health (5 face-to-face counseling sessions, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling)
• Dental and vision plans
• Disability
• Life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development
• 403(b) plan
• Relocation allowance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

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