District Assessment Coordinator

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

ADMINISTRATOR VACANCY

Position is for the 2025-2026 school year.

POSITION: District Assessment Coordinator

LOCATION: Administration Building

PAY RANGE: Admin Coordinator Salary Schedule, $100,000 - $135,000 Annual Salary

CALENDAR: 228 Days

FSLA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Accountability and Assessment

DISTRICT OVERVIEW: 

Mapleton Public Schools is a small but mighty internationally accredited public school district located in one of the fastest-growing areas of metro Denver – Adams County. We are committed to raising expectations, providing choices for learning, and removing obstacles to success so that we can guarantee all students achieve their dreams and enthusiastically contribute to their community, country, and world. 

With schools in both North Denver and Thornton, Mapleton covers 25 square miles and serves suburban and light industrial communities. Often considered “the heart” of the Denver metro area, Mapleton Public Schools is where major Colorado arteries including Interstate 25, Highway 36, Interstate 270, and Interstate 76 converge. Mapleton is also where beautiful new school buildings, inspired by the community’s rich history, elevate our innovative and spirited future.  

We serve more than 7,000 talented students who are eager to partner with you to create positive, successful learning environments. All of Mapleton’s schools are small-by-design. Our portfolio of schools provides an enticing menu of options, including STEM, Big Picture, Dual Language, Gifted and Talented, International focus, EL Learning, University Partnership, Online, Performing and Visual Arts, and Young Adult. Our school designs emphasize “how” learning is supported, not “what” students will learn. We believe when students choose a school where the content is delivered in a way that aligns with their interests and passions, they will be more engaged and will successfully master the content standards. 

Rigor, relevance, relationships, and choice make Mapleton Public Schools a destination district for our families, and for our teachers, and we hope for you, too! 

For more information about Mapleton Public Schools please visit our website here. 

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:

In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The District Assessment Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, training, execution, and analysis of all district-wide assessments to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. This role involves coordinating testing schedules, training school-level staff, managing secure test materials, and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of student performance data. The coordinator collaborates with district and school administrators to support data-driven decision-making and instructional improvement while also communicating assessment policies and results to stakeholders in a clear and effective manner. In addition to assessment coordination, this role plays a critical part in the district's data infrastructure by leading assessment data collection, cleaning, validation, and reporting. The coordinator ensures that data is accurate, actionable, and accessible to support district-wide decision-making and instructional improvement. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of educational assessments are essential for success in this position. 

The candidate must demonstrate the following competencies and skills:

• Maintain professional relationships with peers.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Effective written and oral communication skills. 
• Exemplary interpersonal skills. 
• Evidence of positive community relations skills and the ability to engage a diverse population. 
• Ability to form strong professional relationships to accomplish organizational goals. 
• Managerial skills including self-motivation and follow-through. 
• Effectively diffuse and manage stressful situations and ever-changing deadlines.
• Understanding of assessment practices and protocols around using data to drive instructional practice.
• Ability to apply a wide range of technology skills involving student data, including a solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Engage in critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree with emphasis and/or experience in measurement, assessment, educational psychology, or equivalent is required. A master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Three years' experience in data management, school assessment, or related field. Previous experience with K-12 public education is highly desired.
• This position will require advanced technical computer skills, keyboarding, and word processing skills.
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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Manage state-required assessments: Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS and CoAlt), University of Kansas (DLM), WIDA ACCESS testing, PSAT, SAT; and other district assessments such as Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) and interim assessments. 
• Manage and coordinate assessment database systems, including but not limited to eduCLIMBER, Infinite Campus, and vendor platforms such as WIDA DRC, Pearson Access Next, KITE Educator Portal, SDMS, and TS Gold for Kindergarten, and NWEA. 
• Train and support School Assessment Coordinators, principals, and teacher groups under the direction of the Executive Director of Accountability and Assessment 
• Coordinate and manage data submissions: Student Sount, Report Card collection, Safety & Discipline Indicator collection, Student End of Year data collection, Teacher Student Data Link (TSDL), Kindergarten School readiness, READ Spring Assessment, READ Literacy Program and Assessments, Civil Rights Data Collections and all Student Biographical Data (SBD) collections. Additional report submissions through the Data Pipeline may be added to the role. 
• Ensure secure and ethical testing protocols and procedures are implemented. Provide guidance around testing procedures and ethical test preparation practices. 
• Manage the distribution of testing materials in accordance with the Colorado Department of Education security protocol requirements. 
• Liaison between the Colorado Department of Education and schools regarding technical assessment issues 
• Act as a liaison with state-approved computer-based testing companies (Pearson, DRC, DLM) and district schools. 
• Distribute, collect, process, and report test results from the Colorado Department of Education, WIDA, and College Board for the district multiple times yearly. 
• Attend regular meetings and training sessions provided by the Colorado Department of Education. 
• Serve as primary technical assistance liaison for problem-solving online assessment systems. 
• Assist with the management of the department budget. 
• Publish an annual district-wide testing calendar for all assessments from preschool to 12^th, including gifted and talented (CoGat), English language learner (Access), and READ Act (DIBELS, Lectura, and CELS). 
• Report student data in compliance with the US Department of Education and the Offices of Civil Rights. 
• Develop and facilitate training on the use of assessment results for district staff. 
• Provide advisement, guidance, and monitoring for the appropriate use of accommodations. 
• Support schools and departments with data collection and management to ensure accurate collection and reporting of data. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

EVALUATION:  

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of District Policy and state law. 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE: 

This job has supervisory responsibilities, however; it will coordinate and train school assessment coordinators and others when appropriate.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: 

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS