Coordinator of Assessment & Professional Growth Pastoral Center

Coordinator of Assessment & Professional Growth

POSITION: Coordinator of Assessment & Professional Growth (Exempt)

Full Time (35 hours per week), beginning at an annual salary of: $63,000/annual

DATE: July 1, 2026

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Catholic Schools

SUPERVISES: N/A

SCOPE OF ACTIVITY:

• Locations: 14 schools
• Students: 2000+
• Employees: 200+ (Teachers & Administrators)

JOB PURPOSE:

Administer the New York State assessment program for schools throughout the Diocese; manage the FACTS Student Information System for schools throughout the Diocese; manage school access and programming for the iReady diagnostic and instruction tools; manage the oversight of the Level 0 Data warehouse for all Diocesan schools; generate Assessment performance reports through WNYRIC Level 1 and assist schools in interpreting data;

act as the liaison between the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools and Diocesan schools; provide leadership and support to school administrators in implementing assessment programs; coordinate the planning and implementation of all diocesan staff development experiences for Catholic schools; serve as a resource to administrators and teachers in the area of staff development; ensure Catholic school participation in available and appropriate government programs;

coordinate and promote the use of educational technology in all schools.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Manage and direct the New York State assessment programs in grades 3-6 to include updates, training, scoring and reporting.
• Manage and direct the NYS testing program with M.A.A.R.S. to include initial student data entry, processing documents and school report generation and dissemination.
• Compile reports on student test scores through Level 1 WNYRIC and provide guidance to schools on interpreting school and student performance.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction in using test results to strengthen academic programs and instruction.
• Provide guidance and conduct training sessions as needed for principals and teachers in assessment procedures associated with the NYS testing program.
• Manage and direct the regional scoring for the NYS ELA and Math tests in grades 3-6 to include planning, scoring and delivery of answer sheets to MAARS.
• Coordinate revisions in the Diocesan report card to incorporate changes to NYS Learning Standards generated by the NYS Education Department.
• Research and report best practices in classroom assessment.
• Manage the Student Information System (FACTS) and iReady (Curriculum Associates) programs in coordination with the Information Technology Department. Coordinate input in the system for grades PK-6 with all Diocesan schools to include enrollment, NYS reporting, report card generation, and FACTS grade book usage in grades PK-6.
• Work closely with the Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction to promote academic excellence in all schools.
• Offer consultation to school regarding staff development.
• Coordinate diocesan in-service opportunities including, but not limited to Fall Conference Day, Principals’ Workshops, Teacher/Principal Orientations and Trainings.
• Manage the development of annual school calendar and administrator’s calendar. Review and approve all Diocesan school calendars upon submission to Catholic Schools Office.
• Update the Catholic Schools directory yearly to reflect current school information and distribute the directory to the schools, parishes, Pastoral Center departments and outside agencies.
• Act as Diocesan Catholic Schools liaison, in coordination with the Coordinator of Middle States Accreditation, to oversee accreditation renewal and reporting requirements
• Coordinate and promote educational technology in the Catholic Schools, including:
  • Educational technology training for school administrators, school staff and teachers as it relates to assessment programs and report cards.
  • FACTS grade book for all teachers in Grades PK3-6.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Superintendent of Schools.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related discipline (Master’s Degree preferred).
• 3 to 5 years experience in areas related to assessment and/or staff development.
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data.
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills.
• Active member of Roman Catholic faith community.
• Ability to attend evening meetings and work a twelve-month schedule.
• Reliable transportation; ability to travel throughout the Diocese.

Qualified applicants must submit a resume and three references to by March 31, 2026.