District Testing Coordinator (Part-time)

Summary

District Testing Coordinator (Part-time)

District Testing Coordinator (Part-time)

About NYOS NYOS Charter School—Not Your Ordinary School—is a free public charter school founded in 1998 by a group of parents who wanted more out of education for their children. Through a commitment to our students, staff, and academic excellence, we have grown to serve over 1,600 students in PreK through 12th grade.

At NYOS, we educate the whole student. We foster a collegial Pre-K – 12 program that challenges each learner with rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and expectations for civic engagement.

Why Work at NYOS Charter School? At NYOS Charter School, we educate the whole student through rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and civic engagement. Our community values diversity, collaboration, and strong relationships among students, teachers, and parents.

Community Culture:

• Supportive and inclusive environment with small class sizes and unique traditions.

• Opportunities for feedback and mentorship from tenured teachers.

• Collaborative planning spaces for team and subject-level innovation.

Flexibility and Autonomy:

• Teachers have the autonomy to innovate and personalize instruction.

• All staff are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute creatively.

Long-Term Sustainability:

• Continuous learning through embedded professional development and workshops.

• Healthy work-life balance with unique break schedules and half-day Fridays.

• Empowerment to influence positive change within the organization.

Join us to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and advance your career in a nurturing and forward-thinking environment.

Position Overview:

The Part-Time District Testing Coordinator advances the mission, vision, and core values of NYOS Charter School by managing the campus assessment program. This position ensures 100% of students receive high-quality, secure, and compliant testing environments for all district & state (STAAR/TELPAS). Working a reduced-hour schedule, the coordinator manages testing logistics, oversees test security, collaborates with special populations leads, and acts as the primary campus liaison for assessment administration.

Primary Responsibilities:

Test Planning & Logistics

• Train Campus Testing Coordinators and Administrative Staff

• Create, finalize, and communicate campus testing plans and schedules for all local, state, and national assessments to school leadership, teachers, staff, students, and families.

• Partner with the campus IT technician to verify all computers used for online testing are updated, functional, and ready prior to test days.

• Ensure all applicable campus staff and students have correct system access for online testing platforms.

• Build testing room arrangements, create master rosters, and manage necessary document reproduction.

Material Management & Preparation

• Maintain correct data in the Cambium TIDE Platform & enter requested testing accommodations.

• Prepare 100% of testing bins 72 hours in advance of testing dates, ensuring small-group accommodations and supplemental materials are fully prepared.

• Order, receive, track, and process all local & state assessment materials following district and state guidelines.

• Review all testing bin contents with test administrators two days prior to test administration to ensure proper implementation.

• Complete on-time execution of all requested assessment deliverables, including student counts, computer needs, and data reporting.

Test Security, Auditing & Special Populations

• Maintain total integrity and security of all local, state, and national assessments.

• Partner with SPED, LPAC/EB, Section 504, and MTSS/RTI coordinators to audit all student accommodations and materials prior to test dates.

• Audit 100% of paper state test booklets and answer documents with a trained lead team member to ensure demographic and student data accuracy before return.

• Assist campus administration with investigating test irregularities, writing required reports, and resolving coding errors as needed.

Training, Compliance & Communication

• Attend all scheduled training sessions, review testing manuals, and maintain active participation in assigned testing coordinator networks and updates.

• Design and deliver mandatory test security and administration training to campus staff and test administrators.

• Maintain complete, accurate, and organized hard-copy and electronic assessment records, files, and reports in compliance with federal, state, and charter policy.

General Duties

• Serve as the principal-appointed ACT, PreACT, or AP Coordinator as needed.

• Perform other testing-related duties as assigned by campus leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Preferred)

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience (Preferred)

• Valid Texas Educator Certification (Preferred)

Professional Requirements:

• Charter/K–12 School Experience: Prior experience in a Texas public charter school, ISD, or similar K–12 educational environment preferred.

• Special Populations Compliance: Demonstrated working knowledge of testing accommodations for SPED, Section 504, Emergent Bilingual/LPAC, and MTSS/RTI programs.

• Data & Office Systems: High proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive), student information systems (SIS), and online tracking/reporting tools.

  
  

Compensation and Benefits: NYOS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Short and Long-term disability

• Participation in the Texas Teacher Retirement System

• 403b and 457 investment plans

• Health Savings Accounts

• 10 days Paid Time Off

• Discounted Health Club Membership

• A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer NYOS Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability, in hiring or providing education or access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs. The Executive Director has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX. The Director of Special Services has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Both can be reached at 12333 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753, 512-583-6967. Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants.

How To Apply

Want to be part of our amazing team at NYOS Charter School? Apply today through our Careers page. If you see a position that matches your skills, click Apply Now. If you don’t see something right now that matches your skills, you can still sign up for Job Alerts. If you need any further assistance, you can contact the NYOS HR team directly by emailing us at humanresources@nyos.org We are always more than happy to help!