Testing Coordinator / Online Learning Facilitator

Nature of Work

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of professional, supervisory, technical, and administrative tasks in directing the administration of standardized testing of students at Pamlico County High School. Employee is responsible for coordinating and supervising the school-based implementation and administration of statewide and local district testing programs. Employee trains school staff at the assigned school to administer statewide and local testing programs. Employee reports to the principal of the school.

Under the direction of the Principal and Assistant Principal, the Online Learning Facilitator will guide student learning using virtual courses that have already been developed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education and three (3) to five (5) years of experience administering standardized tests and interpreting results .

• Must have North Carolina Teaching Certification/License or credentials to attain NC certification. PLEASE ATTACH YOUR NC DPI TEACHING LICENSE.

• If you do not hold a NC teaching license, please upload your official degree dated transcripts, test scores and out of state teaching license (if applicable) to the attachment page on your online application.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Coordinates and supervises implementation and administration of North Carolina statewide testing programs, state field testing and sample testing, and local testing programs; determines 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.

Provides technical assistance and consultation on test interpretation, and legal and ethical considerations in testing to the school; works with various support staff at the school to assist schools in preparing for statewide assessment programs and consults with data processing staff on computer hardware and software issues and concerns.

Supervises school support staff assigned to testing programs, ensuring adherence to established policies procedures and standards; assists and advises school staff, as necessary, resolving problems as non-routine situations arise.

Attends system-wide training sessions and conducts local training sessions for school staff on proper conditions, practices and procedures for testing, as well as supervising school-wide coordination of test implementation; monitors proper use, and further dissemination and maintenance of score reports. Ensures security of test forms and related materials and stores all testing material in a locked room at the school.

Create weekly communication to students introducing course work, providing group feedback, and complementing course work to support student learning.

Assess student learning and provide personalized and sustaining feedback and coaching for students coursework daily.

Provide modifications to course work and complement course when necessary for students.

Develop relationships with students, parents and school personnel though regular communication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations regarding the administration of standardized tests in North Carolina public schools.
• Thorough knowledge of the various tests required of public school students by the NC Department of Public Instruction.
• Considerable knowledge of state and local testing requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of the proper conditions, practices and procedures for testing.
• Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.
• Skill in preparing school staff for statewide testing programs.
• Skill in interpreting test results.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Experience using the learning management system Canvas, Google, Edmentum and other software.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents and school staff through email.
• Ability to develop culture and relationships online through communication and personalized feedback.
• Ability to effectively interact with principals and other team members.
• Ability to provide coaching and feedback to disciplinary inquiry for all students.
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, prioritize projects, plan starting and ending deadlines, and successfully bring closure to projects.
• Excellent record keeping and reporting skills.
• Maintain professional attitude and communicate professionally with all stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Requires the ability to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical demand requirements are for Light to Medium Work.

Special Requirements

Valid driver’s license