Job Title:  High School Testing Coordinator                                              Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to:  Principal                                                                             Pay Grade: Admin Pay 4

Dept. /School: Permian or Odessa High School                                         Days: 217 

Primary Purpose: Coordinate administrations of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR/EOC) and other tests to include: SAT, PSAT, AP, IB, TSI, ASAB, and any other required exams and/or benchmarks.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate

            Special Knowledge Skills:

• Knowledge of state and local testing procedures
• Strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Such alternatives to these qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent

Experience:

• At least three years of successful teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

• Coordinate and communicate with the assessment department personnel to ensure efficiency and accuracy of testing
• Plan, organize, and implement all testing initiatives to support student success for multiple tests given throughout the school year.
• Serve all 9-12 students through the coordination of testing.
• Evaluate student assessments.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Analyze all test data and provide strategies to facilitate improvement of student performance.
• Provide training to all staff relating to assessment of students.
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology to strengthen the testing process.
• Research new students to campus to provide information on testing requirements
• Use data bases to locate and then enter correct student testing information.
• Review testing results and update master tracking chart to prepare for next administration.
• Know the requirements for special populations and arrange any accommodations necessary to serve the students.

Student Growth and Development

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

          Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with staff.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Establish and communicate testing schedule for the campus.
• Train all test administrators to maintain testing security and procedures.
• Communicate to all re-testers for next administration opportunity.

          Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Attend required training and prepare/present to staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Paraprofessional, teachers, and or staff who help with testing responsibilities

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.  I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

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Salary : $73,732 - $103,934