Accountability Specialist-Middle School-11 month (FCMS)

Summary:

Coordinates the implementation of testing and school accountability requirements.          

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Eligible for or hold a Virginia license.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful full-time experience as a teacher or school counselor at the middle or high school level.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in assessing student academic performance based on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment Program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and trends in education with special emphasis on curriculum, instruction and training, student assessment data, testing practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer usage to include Internet, Intranet, Excel, Google Sheets, and office applications and familiarity with computerized testing programs.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers, administrators, students, and parent organizations in ensuring effective implementation of the SOL assessment program.
• Demonstrates skills in identifying problems, developing plans, reading and interpreting data in order to maximize instruction to benefit students and staff.
• Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to change and maintain flexibility.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Essential Duties

Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates the fall, winter, and spring Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Program (to include VESOL and VAAP).
• Attends state and/or district training for SOL test administration.
• Works with Director of Assessment, Reporting and Program Evaluation, and Division Director of Testing to determine assessment needs of the school.
• Maintains security of the Standards of Learning assessment program.
• Coordinates with building-level staff (school leadership team, content lead teachers, and counseling) to prepare school for test administration.
• Develop school-wide testing schedule to include training for students and staff.
• Works with Lead Counselor to determine testing needs of the school.
• Serves as site coordinator for NAEP and WIDA testing.
• Manages the ordering, receiving, distribution and administration of test materials.
• Provides student data to the Director of Assessment, Reporting and Program Evaluation and for SOL test registration and ordering.
• Provides training workshops on test administration and data analysis.
• Trains staff in preparing for and administering SOL test administrations to include: Virginia Growth Assessments, Non-Writing Assessments, Expedited Retakes fall, winter and spring test windows.
• Works with technology staff to ensure preparation and operability of computers and network for online testing.
• Works with the Special Education Department Chair and EL Lead Teacher to identify and provide testing accommodations for all tests.
• Uses SOL test results to determine retest opportunities.
• Collaborates with school staff in setting up remediation programs and testing.
• Assists school staff in reviewing, analyzing reports and interpreting school test data.
• Provides and coordinates testing opportunities for students requiring make-up testing, retests, or expedited retakes.
• Communicates information related to SOL testing resources, changes in testing requirements, and distribution of test scores
• Resolves all testing-related concerns in coordination with the Division Director of Testing.
• Completes SOL data verification, in collaboration with principal as needed, once testing is complete
• Complies with all state, division and school policies/regulations.
• Adheres to guidelines of confidentiality as outlined in federal and state laws and School Board Policies and Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to student supervision before and after school, during transitions, and lunch periods.

Pay Rate:

Teacher Salary Scale (credit is based on years of full-time experience in a related position)

Contract:
Full time / 11 months / 220 days 

Start Date:

This newly approved position is effective with the 2024-2025 school year

Salary : $57,200 - $107,463