What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tuscaloosa City Schools Coordinator of Testing position at Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Coordinator of Testing
JOB GOAL
To plan, organize, and train personnel in the implementation of all phases of the state and local assessment program and to provide the system with the data analysis on an ongoing basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master’s degree in education required.
2. Certification in administration/supervision required.
3. Three (3) years teaching experience required.
4. Valid Alabama certification required.
5. Administrative/supervisory experience preferred
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and
acceptable.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
SUPERVISOR
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
SUPERVISES
See Organizational Chart – Board Policy CCRC
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills in group settings.
2. Effective written and oral communication skills.
3. Ability to be effective and efficient with Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel, Publisher and Access.
4. Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel as applicable.
5. Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently via E-mail.
6. Knowledge of board policies and procedures.
7. Ability to use effective public relations skills necessary for the successful
implementation of assessment programs, the coordination of committees and
collaborative groups and maintain productive relationships among colleagues as well as those supervised.
8. Knowledge of board policies and procedures as well as State Department of Education assessments policies and procedures for the administration of state driven assessments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Acquires, produces, and disseminates information related to the Student Assessment Program for school system personnel.
2. Coordinates all Student Assessment Program activities for the school system.
3. Conducts training for the Building Test Coordinators, System Special Education Coordinator, System 504 Coordinator, System EL Coordinator, and Monitors on the Student Assessment Program.
4. Analyzes test data and provide the Board and administrative staff recommendations for improvements.
5. Meets with principals and staff to analyze test data and provide suggestions for improvement. Provide training for new principals on testing procedures and analysis of test data.
6. Receives and accounts for all testing materials in the LEA.
7. Maintains strict test security before, during, and after each testing session of the Student Assessment Program.
8. Assists with maintenance of the data systems that record the assessment results and that are used in analysis of the results.
9. Assists with the selection, placement, supervision, evaluation, and staff development
of personnel as required.
10. Assists and educates school administrators, teachers, and other system personnel in matters specifically related to the implementation of federal and state laws and regulations involving the Student Assessment Program.
11. Adheres to federal, state, local, and board rules and regulations.
12. Takes leave time in accordance with Board policy and reports all absences to
SubFinder in a timely manner.
13. Attends SDE workshops related to the Student Assessment Program.
14. Serves as the liaison between the LEA and the SDE.
15. Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as needed.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The terms of employment shall be in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy Manual, Students First Act and the Board’s Salary Schedule – Coordinator of Testing.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified and Professional Personnel (GBI).
Source: Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Date: 3/29/11
