Testing Coordinator - Stride, Inc.

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: None Required

Residency Requirements: Must reside in North Carolina.

The Testing Coordinator manages all aspects of state mandated testing and assessment programs for schools within the state.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Pine Springs Preparatory Virtual Academy (PSPVA) . We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Pine Springs Preparatory Virtual Academy (PSPVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

· Manages all school and state mandated assessment programs including Scantron, ELL assessments, and AP Exams etc., including make-up testing;

· Researches and secures facilities throughout the state for all in-person testing, maintaining communication to revisit needs prior to each administration, as needed;

· Attends district, state, K12, and regional trainings and ensures knowledge transfer with appropriate personnel; Trains staff in appropriate District and State testing procedures (prior to each administration);

· Tracks enrollment and orders testing materials accordingly; ensures accuracy of testing materials;

· Creates test security plans and Test Administration Plans and documents needed for implementation of the plan; Monitors state testing to ensure all regulations and rules are followed; Investigates and prepares reports for reported test irregularities;

· Trains Site Coordinators in appropriate procedures for coordinating testing at their location; Supervises, monitors, and maintains regular communications with all Site Coordinators;

· Develops staffing plans and works with Administration to onboard staff for testing;

· Develops communications to parents and staff regarding state testing;

· Works with School Operations Manager to update and maintain the Testing Database; Maintains testing planning and tracking tools throughout the year; Tracks student accommodations for Special Education, 504, and general education students.

· Oversees processes for sorting, packing and shipping materials to sites; Regularly inventories and orders non-secure testing supplies for each administration;

· Collaborates with the Special Education Manager on the implementation of state testing and the needs for alternate assessment testers.

· Ability to travel 20% of the time

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree AND

· Two (2) years of experience in test administration/protocols OR

· Equivalent combination of education and experience

· Ability to clear required background check

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Excellent organizational and time management skills

· Ability to do occasional moderate lifting

· Professional experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; Familiarity with using databases; Web proficiency

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Familiarity with state testing

· Current state teacher's certificate

· Experience teaching in the classroom and administering standardized tests

· Experience with virtual/online education

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typi