Testing Coordinator

Testing Coordinator

Support Operations focuses on processes and teams including : general office administration and clerical support; reception / telephone / switchboard; mailroom & filing support. Bachelor's degree, 2-4 years related professional experience Required Certificates and Licenses : Teaching Certification Required

Residency Requirements : Must reside in Colorado

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

The mission of Colorado Preparatory Academy (COPA) 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 AASA, ACT, and related assessments, as well as 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 typically be in the bottom half of the range. Exempt (salary) : Post annual salary We anticipate the salary range to be $56,397.00 - $67,676.00 . Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a remote position

Job Type : Regular The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.