What are the responsibilities and job description for the Testing Specialist position at York School District One?
Job Description
York School District One
Administrative Services
Testing Specialist
Reports To : Assistant Superintendent of Academic Innovation & Professional Learning
FLSA Status : Exempt
Terms of Employment :
Twelve months / 240 days per school year; salary and work year to be established by the Board
Job Summary :
The Testing Specialist coordinates statewide and District-wide testing programs, assessment programs, and program evaluation; manages test materials and trains school test coordinators; performs basic statistical analyses and produces summary reports as required. Performs related professional and administrative duties as required. Works collaboratively with instruction department colleagues to support building educator and administrator capacity related to assessment and data literacy.
Qualifications :
- South Carolina certification as required for the position or eligible for appropriate certification
- Master's Degree preferred but not required
- Teaching experience in public education
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable
- Excellent math and statistical analysis skills
Preferred Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of District policies, programs, and activities related to assessment. Knowledge of state and district testing programs. Thorough knowledge of systems thinking and statistical analysis regarding educational data. Strong knowledge of Office 365, data management platforms and tools, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Knowledge of effective training and organizational methods.
Essential Duties
Specific Job Requirements :
Physical Requirements :
Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.
Working Conditions :
Evaluation :
The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Service Personnel.
Non-Discriminatory Statement :
York School District One is an equal-opportunity employer.?York School District One does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, handicap, sex, age, alienage, or national origin as required by applicable state and federal laws.?
Disclaimer Statement :
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned / required.
