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Testing Coordinator

Employer
Alexandria City Public Schools
Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Closing date
Oct 20, 2021

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Job Description:

The Coordinator of Testing performs a variety of professional, supervisory, technical, and administrative tasks in directing the administration of standardized testing of students. Responsibilities include coordinating and supervising the school-based implementation and administration of statewide, college entrance, and military service testing programs and training school staff to administer testing programs.

This is a 12 month, 240-day position.

This job reports to the Principal.

Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a job-related area.
  • Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education license preferred.
  • Experience: Job-related experience within a specialized field is required. Professional experience in standardized school testing is preferred.

Essential Functions:
  • Assigns, trains, directs, and supervises staff assigned to testing programs to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Assists and advises school staff, as necessary, resolving problems as non-routine situations arise.
  • Attends meetings and training sessions as a liaison with the Department of Accountability.
  • Attends statewide training sessions and conducts local training sessions to inform school staff on proper conditions, practices, and procedures for testing.
  • Supervises school-wide coordination of test implementation.
  • Monitors proper use, and further dissemination and maintenance of score report.
  • Conducts ad hoc research projects (e.g. teacher loads, grade distributions, Lexile ranges, etc.) to convey information to principal.
  • Consults with appropriate faculty/staff to determine the validity of requests for exemptions from testing and/or for modifications in testing procedures.
  • Monitors the administration of tests and investigates discrepancies in test administration.
  • Determines need to suspend or proceed with altered test administration.
  • Consults with and provides test data and analysis to department chairs, counselors, and administrators in support of improved student achievement and the School Improvement Plan.
  • Coordinates and supervises the implementation and administration of the school-based student testing required for graduation, college entrance, and military service.
  • Interprets and disseminates test results in a timely manner.
  • Maintains a list of students eligible to retake the SOL test.
  • Monitors and creates annual summaries of Verified credits for graduation to inform staff, students, and parents of non-graduating students with sufficient credits, but an insufficient number of verified credits.
  • Monitors Federal No Child Left Behind guidelines related to testing and works with staff to develop plans to meet Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) benchmarks.
  • Organizes and runs workshops training test administrators, assistants, and students.
  • Oversees ordering of test materials for the school, verifies shipment, and coordinates repacking and shipping of materials.
  • Provides analysis of student achievement data to convey information to staff.
  • Provides training and support in software and instructional materials in SOL courses.
  • Stores all testing material in a locked room at the school to ensure the security of test forms and related materials.
  • Works closely with the Guidance Department to deliver student testing services.
  • Works with department chairs in setting up remediating classes and disseminating information to students and parents.
  • Works with staff at the school to prepare for assessment programs and consults with data processing staff on computer hardware and software issues and concerns.
  • AP Coordinator
  • Validation and preparation of student data
  • Coordination of enrichment and remediation to meet individual student needs
  • May perform other additional duties or tasks as designated by supervisor.


Clearances:
  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance
  • Proof of COVID vaccination. Exemptions for religious/medical will be reviewed.
  • Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Primary Location:
ACHS Minnie Howard Campus
Salary Range:
$61,881.60 - $76,089.60 / Support SUP-32
Shift Type:
Full-Time

Company

Alexandria City Public Schools is one of the most diverse school systems in the country and we celebrate that diversity. Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a rainbow of ethnic and cultural groups. They are economically diverse, but all are rich in that the residents of Alexandria are dedicated to ensuring that each and every one of them achieves success.

The children of Alexandria have benefited significantly from the strong support of City Council and the Alexandria community over the years. Tremendous gains have been made in student achievement and ACPS continues to be in the forefront of technology integration.

T.C. Williams High School is on the cutting edge, both inside and out. The award-winning building features numerous environmentally sound features, such as a 450,000-gallon underground cistern that collects and stores rainwater for building use, and a rooftop garden that provides stormwater management. The redesigned educational program at T.C. consists of smaller learning communities designed to increase academic achievement and the level of student engagement. Students feel more connected to caring adults, and teachers have more opportunity to know and support their students.

The City of Alexandria was recently named one of the Top 100 Communities for Young People by America's Promise, partly because of the quality of our schools and programs. A recent City survey indicates that the number of people who made the decision to live in Alexandria based on the quality of the schools has increased since 2004. We have many reasons to celebrate. ACPS is truly an urban success!

Company info
Location
2000 N Beauregard St
Alexandria
VA
22314
US

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