Testing Coordinator - Slam PBCH

TESTING COORDINATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Testing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and overseeing the administration of local, state, and national assessments at the school. The Testing Coordinator ensures that all assessments are administered accurately, securely, and in accordance with applicable Florida Department of Education requirements, state and federal regulations, assessment administration manuals, and school procedures.

The Testing Coordinator serves as the primary school-level point of contact for assessment administration and works closely with school leadership, the district assessment coordinator, teachers, student services personnel, technology staff, and other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the school's assessment program.

The Testing Coordinator is responsible for preparing the school for each assessment administration, training appropriate school personnel, coordinating testing schedules and student assignments, maintaining test security, ensuring appropriate accommodations are provided, monitoring testing, maintaining accurate records, coordinating make-up testing, and supporting the review and communication of assessment results.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment Administration and Coordination

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and oversees the administration of local, state, and national assessments administered by the school.
• Develops and maintains the school's annual assessment calendar in alignment with state, district, and school testing windows and requirements.
• Serves as the school's primary point of contact regarding assessment administration and communicates regularly with the district assessment coordinator and school leadership.
• Coordinates testing schedules, testing locations, student assignments, test administrator assignments, proctors, and other personnel necessary for successful test administration.
• Ensures that eligible students receive appropriate testing accommodations in accordance with applicable student plans, assessment guidelines, and Florida Department of Education requirements.
• Coordinates make-up testing and ensures that all eligible students are provided appropriate opportunities to participate in required assessments.
• Works with technology personnel to ensure that computers, secure browsers, networks, testing platforms, and other technology resources are properly prepared prior to computer-based testing.

Test Security and Compliance

• Maintains the security and confidentiality of all secure testing materials and student assessment information in accordance with Florida law, State Board of Education rules, assessment administration manuals, and school procedures.
• Ensures proper receipt, inventory, distribution, collection, storage, and return of secure and non-secure testing materials, as applicable.
• Ensures that all personnel participating in testing complete required training and security documentation prior to participating in assessment administration.
• Trains test administrators, proctors, and other appropriate personnel regarding assessment procedures, test security, accommodations, testing schedules, and their responsibilities during each administration.
• Monitors testing environments to ensure compliance with required administration procedures and appropriate testing conditions.
• Documents and immediately reports testing irregularities, security concerns, technology issues, or potential testing violations in accordance with required procedures.
• Maintains complete and accurate testing records, documentation, seating charts, security logs, training records, and other required materials.

Assessment Data and Accountability

• Maintains accurate student assessment information and assists with student data verification prior to and following assessment administrations.
• Accesses and utilizes applicable state and local assessment platforms and reporting systems.
• Reviews assessment participation and completion data to identify students requiring make-up testing or additional action.
• Assists school leadership and instructional staff with accessing, understanding, and interpreting assessment results.
• Supports the appropriate dissemination of assessment results to school personnel, students, and families in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Collaborates with school leadership and instructional staff to use assessment data to support instructional planning and improve student achievement.

Training and Collaboration

• Provides professional development and technical assistance to school personnel regarding assessment administration, procedures, security requirements, and assessment-related systems.
• Communicates assessment deadlines, testing requirements, procedural updates, and other relevant information to school leadership and appropriate staff.
• Collaborates with administrators, teachers, exceptional student education personnel, English language learner personnel, counselors, technology staff, and other school personnel to ensure appropriate assessment administration for all students.
• Participates in required district, state, and/or network assessment trainings and meetings.
• Maintains current knowledge of Florida assessment requirements, administration procedures, testing platforms, accountability requirements, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the school leader or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of state and local assessment requirements and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of appropriate testing conditions, security requirements, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to understand and implement technical requirements associated with computer-based and paper-based assessments.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize state, district, and school assessment platforms and reporting systems.
• Knowledge of applicable ethical requirements and federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and procedures related to student assessment and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a school for statewide assessment administrations.
• Demonstrated ability to train and support test administrators, proctors, and other school personnel.
• Ability to interpret and communicate student assessment results.
• Ability to utilize basic statistical procedures and analyze assessment information.
• Ability to maintain complete, accurate, confidential, and organized records.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and testing requirements simultaneously.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, teachers, staff, students, families, and external partners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Associate's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience in education, student assessment, school operations, data management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with Florida statewide assessments and/or school-based testing coordination preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, technology, and record-keeping skills.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Work hours:

7:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

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Pay: $35,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person