Campus Testing Coordinator

Primary Purpose

Assist with the implementation and completion of district, state, and federally mandated student assessment programs for the district. Ensure security and integrity of testing materials and data in accordance with state and federal requirements. Coordinate and provide training for the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsement for subject and level assigned, or approved alternative certification program.

Bilingual certification or ESL Endorsement preferred or ability to obtain.

The candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of the fingerprinting and background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

Knowledge/

Skills:

Strong technology skills, including the ability to use spreadsheets

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Work collaboratively, as well as independently

Protect and maintain the security of testing materials

Knowledge of effective instructional strategies for Special Education students

Working knowledge of Bilingual/ESL curriculum and instruction

Knowledge of effective instructional strategies for Emergent Bilingual students

Knowledge of concepts regarding the nature of language acquisition

Understanding of federal, state, and local assessment and accountability systems

Experience:

Two (2) years’ experience with testing

Previous teaching experience preferred

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

Professionalism

The Educators  Code of Ethics is set forth in the Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope;
  Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Instructional Management

The testing coordinator promotes improvement of instruction through activities such as the following:

• Gathers input from core teachers to prepare for campus LPACs.
• Provides test administrator training for all assessment programs and serves as an additional resource for assessments related to Emergent Bilingual students.
• Assists, when necessary, with the coordination of assessments and services related to Emergent Bilingual students.

Organization Climate

The testing coordinator fosters positive school morale through activities such as the following:

• Serves as a positive role model for assessment and the benefits of testing as they relate to instructional planning.
• Keeps all teachers and grade levels informed of the state and district testing calendars for maximized planning purposes.

Organization Improvement

The testing coordinator promotes efforts to improve the school or organization through activities such as the following:

• Serves as the primary coordinator for all high-stakes level testing, including STAAR, TELPAS, & NAEP exams and any state or federal tests that become mandatory during the course of the school year.
• Serves as a primary establisher of test security systems and ethical assessment for the building.
• Keeps thorough, accurate data on all training activities provided, which relate directly to testing/assessment.
• Ensures security of all passwords, testing sites, testing materials, cabinets, etc.
• Maintains all respective perspectives following FERPA for the protection of students and unmasked data.
• Organizes campus test sites, testing administrators, support, and relief staff to mimic the STAAR test during district mock testing, with a strong focus on compliance with procedural expectations and active monitoring.
• Coordinates with Registrar’s office to ensure appropriate screening and placement of new students.
• Assists, when necessary, with the coordination of mid-year/end-of-year LPACs to determine…