SAT and Testing Coordinator

Supervisor: Principal

EXEMPT

Work Schedule:

               Contract Days: 187

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree
2. Valid New Mexico level II teaching license with concentration in reading and mathematics

Physical Requirements:

               Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs.), reaching, squatting, kneeling.

Qualifications/Summary:

• Minimum of Level 3 New Mexico Teaching License
• Organizational skills that allow for efficient and effective time management in order to meet deadlines set by the school, district and/or NM PED.
• Responsible for scheduling, organizing, implementing, and supervising large group student testing programs for the school and monitoring all facets of testing management, including analyzing, tracking, and reporting assessment results
• Technology Skills as needed to implement and facilitate computer based assessments, reports, and records
• Able to facilitate meetings with staff, parents, and students following SAT regulations and guidelines

SAT Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate effective SAT Process as outlined by the NM PED/Bloomfield School District for students of concern including identification of students, meetings, data review, and recommendation of appropriate interventions.

• Review referral files for completion before submission for further evaluation.

• Follow up and guide teachers through ISAP from beginning to conclusion, including meeting deadlines and following guidelines as outlined by NM PED/Bloomfield School District

• Support classroom teachers in the delivery of appropriate instructional and behavioral interventions, using data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs and assist in the documentation of interventions to determine whether interventions are assisting students in making growth through classroom observations and teacher meetings.

• Schedule SAT Meetings per timelines and identify/notify members of meetings (including arranging meeting space)

• Maintains the official records of the SAT

• Assists SPED Case Managers as related to SAT Coordination of Services

• Assists Facilitators of SAT/Tier 2 Services to students and monitors student progress and fidelity to SAT Programs

• Guide the flow of the SAT meeting and facilitate team interaction at the SAT meeting including developing and ensuring team norms are followed

• Focus the discussion on topic, keep the discussion moving and determine time constraints as needed for meetings.

• Summarize discussions and decisions to report to the Principal/Assistant Principal/ District SAT Director as requested or needed.

• Other duties as assigned by Principal/Assistant Principal

ASSESSMENT Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the standardized student testing programs which includes nationally norm-referenced tests, state required tests, and locally developed criterion-referenced tests (NMAPA, NMSBA, NMSBA Reading, PARCC, Edulastic, EOCs).

• Develop school wide testing policies and operational procedures to include procedures for ensuring the security of test materials.

• Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures relating to the testing function.

• Develop an annual school wide schedule for large group testing consulting with building administrators/instructional supervisors in the coordination of the logistical elements involved

• Supervise, train, coordinate and monitor activities for school testing.

• Manages the distribution, inventory, and collection of testing materials.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Work with District Testing Coordinator to ensure compliance with state and district expectations.

• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of this position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other those specifically presented in this description.