Assessment Coordinator-IN BUILDING ONLY - Sunnyside School

Open to Current Sierra Vista Middle School Certified Staff Only.

POSITION TITLE: Assessment Coordinator-IN BUILDING ONLY

LOCATION:  Sierra Vista Middle School

DATE POSTED: 09/13/2024

JOB NUMBER: 068-25-55

$2,000.00 Stipend

BENEFITS:  No Additional Benefits

Sunnyside School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Assessment Coordinator

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

The responsibilities for this position focus on the areas of student learning, assessment of learning and program effectiveness and grant writing/management.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director for Instruction & Learning or Superintendent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree Preferred
• Three Years Teaching Experience 
• Demonstrated experience working with adults in groups 
• Commitment to educational leadership and school improvement

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Learning and Assessment

• Analyze and interpret test data to guide instructional and program improvement efforts in the district 
• Share test information with the Superintendent, Principals and School Board as data becomes available
• Assist buildings in the development of school improvement plans and/or school Portfolio Projects using relevant data
• Develop packets, based on the school district curriculum, that students can use to practice WASL-like and ITBS/ITED-like test questions
• Administer and train staff in the use of the following programs:  Query, MAP, STARS and ATM
• Work with district and building teams in the process of deep curriculum alignment
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with the Superintendent, Principals, School Board and community, so this position is seen as a vital component of educational planning, program improvement and increased student success.
• Regularly share the benefits of a well-organized testing and evaluation program with staff and community through the district newsletter, building newsletters, the local newspaper and regional newspapers
• Develop and model informational transparencies, handouts, and /or Power Point presentations that principals can use with staff and the community

• Attend state and regional assessment and evaluation conferences in order to network with colleagues and bring helpful information back to the district

Grant Writing and Management

• Assist with the coordination of grant writing activities
• Serve as an active, knowledgeable and helpful member of grant writing teams in

the district

• Provide demographic and testing data to grant writing teams
• Develop a management plan for successful grant applications to assure success in 

achieving the goals of each grant

• Maintain current demographic and test information for use by grant writing teams 

in the district.