Testing Coordinator

Stride Learning•Westminster, CO

4d•Remote

About The Position

Support Operations focuses on processes and teams including: general office administration and clerical support; reception/telephone/switchboard; mailroom & filing support. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Colorado Preparatory Academy (COPA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Colorado Preparatory Academy (COPA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us! Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The Testing Coordinator manages all aspects of state mandated testing and assessment programs for schools within the state.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Two (2) years of experience in test administration/protocols OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to clear required background check
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to do occasional moderate lifting
Professional experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
Familiarity with using databases
Web proficiency
Teaching Certification Required
Must reside in Colorado
Ability to travel 20% of the time

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with state testing
Current state teacher’s certificate
Experience teaching in the classroom and administering standardized tests
Experience with virtual/online education

Responsibilities

Manages all school and state mandated assessment programs including AASA, ACT, and related assessments, as well as make-up testing
Researches and secures facilities throughout the state for all in-person testing, maintaining communication to revisit needs prior to each administration, as needed
Attends district, state, K12, and regional trainings and ensures knowledge transfer with appropriate personnel
Trains staff in appropriate District and State testing procedures (prior to each administration)
Tracks enrollment and orders testing materials accordingly; ensures accuracy of testing materials
Creates test security plans and Test Administration Plans and documents needed for implementation of the plan
Monitors state testing to ensure all regulations and rules are followed
Investigates and prepares reports for reported test irregularities
Trains Site Coordinators in appropriate procedures for coordinating testing at their location
Supervises, monitors, and maintains regular communications with all Site Coordinators
Develops staffing plans and works with Administration to onboard staff for testing
Develops communications to parents and staff regarding state testing
Works with School Operations Manager to update and maintain the Testing Database
Maintains testing planning and tracking tools throughout the year
Tracks student accommodations for Special Education, 504, and general education students
Oversees processes for sorting, packing and shipping materials to sites
Regularly inventories and orders non-secure testing supplies for each administration
Collaborates with the Special Education Manager on the implementation of state testing and the needs for alternate assessment testers