What are the responsibilities and job description for the Testing Coordinator position at Alexandria City Public Schools?
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:
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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