Job Description
Responsible for the development and overall execution of policies and procedures related to the administration and security of Districtwide State and local testing programs. The District Testing Coordinator will act as the liaison between SAISD Director of Testing and partnering assessment vendors. Develop and facilitate all training sessions and materials for the professional development of all district campus and leadership. Ensure trainings and expectations comply with federal, state, local, and district policies, rules, and regulations Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities
1. Verify, collect, and distribute materials for all state mandated assessments; ensure campus testing are in compliance and adhere to district procedures.
2. Investigate and prepare reports for reported testing irregularities using some independent judgement. Provide documentation to aid in the development of actions plan in response to test administration.
3. Collaborate with principals and teachers to meet the instructional needs of students and apply best practices; interprets testing procedures and regulations for campus personnel.
4. Serves as a liaison between campuses and senior level coordinators for proper implementation of assessment guidelines and criteria.
5. Promote the growth and success of the program; ensure services and resources are available to students.
6. Support the district across multiple disciplines to support an integrated design that promotes consistency
in testing and a collaborative approach to assessment. Assist departments with ensuring the understanding of secure student accessibility features, designated supports, and accommodations to address individual student needs effectively.
7. Provide input in assessment planning and handbook development sessions with various departments, Special Programs, and administrators to assure security and compliance in testing and sustain integrity in student testing data.
8. Provide input for a continuum of services that consider individual school initiatives.
9. Facilitate training and professional development for district stakeholders. Promotes and ensures
workshops, conferences, and trainings are in alignment with assessment requirements.
10. Participate with campus observations under moderate supervision to provide feedback for improvement.
11. Ensure information is communicated on testing program requirements and any updates or changes to
legislative bills to campus.
12. Provide input for testing budget including systems for on-line assessment, and a tracking/auditing system
on actual money spent.
13. Coordinate transportation and food services for students while testing on campuses; ensures campuses
are informed and any updates are communicated promptly.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expectedfor this position.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or 4 years equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' experience in a testing coordinator or similar role to include: o Experience with administration, evaluation, and analysis of assessment and accountability data. o Experience working with special population such as ELL, Special Education, and gifted learners.
• Valid Teaching Certification.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee
Preferred Requirements
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork and passion for a student-centered environment.
• Understanding of students of poverty, First Generation College, and those students in the academic middle.
• Demonstrated ability to create opportunities for training and implementation of best practices for testing.
• Knowledge and understanding of Early Childhood, K-8, high school testing requirements to insure appropriate testing.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with district administrators and school staff.
• Demonstrated ability to convey information regarding assessments TEA and SAISD requires and the testing process to Campus Testing Coordinators, students, and their families.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills for creating and adding value in a high stake fast paced environment.
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge and understanding of assessment requirements and compliance. Working Conditions Work Environment:
• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.
• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.
Physical Demands/Requirements:
• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines; frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, pulling and pushing; reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity and prolonged data input; occasional lift/carry light, moderate 15-44 pounds.
Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports
• Part time staff
San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance, immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs, services, and District business functions. Information on persons designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies can be found within SAISD Board Policies DIA(EXHIBIT) or FFH(EXHIBIT), available online at: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176. San Antonio ISD está comprometido a no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen étnico, cultura, religión, origen nacional, edad, sexo, identidad sexual, expresión de género, orientación sexual, apariencia, estado inmigratorio/de ciudadanía, idioma natal, estado socioeconómico o discapacidad en sus programas educativos, servicios y funciones de negocios del Distrito. La información sobre las personas designadas para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación se encuentra bajo las Políticas de la Junta Directiva DIA (Prueba documental) o FFH (Prueba documental) de SAISD, disponible en línea bajo: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176
1. Verify, collect, and distribute materials for all state mandated assessments; ensure campus testing are in compliance and adhere to district procedures.
2. Investigate and prepare reports for reported testing irregularities using some independent judgement. Provide documentation to aid in the development of actions plan in response to test administration.
3. Collaborate with principals and teachers to meet the instructional needs of students and apply best practices; interprets testing procedures and regulations for campus personnel.
4. Serves as a liaison between campuses and senior level coordinators for proper implementation of assessment guidelines and criteria.
5. Promote the growth and success of the program; ensure services and resources are available to students.
6. Support the district across multiple disciplines to support an integrated design that promotes consistency
in testing and a collaborative approach to assessment. Assist departments with ensuring the understanding of secure student accessibility features, designated supports, and accommodations to address individual student needs effectively.
7. Provide input in assessment planning and handbook development sessions with various departments, Special Programs, and administrators to assure security and compliance in testing and sustain integrity in student testing data.
8. Provide input for a continuum of services that consider individual school initiatives.
9. Facilitate training and professional development for district stakeholders. Promotes and ensures
workshops, conferences, and trainings are in alignment with assessment requirements.
10. Participate with campus observations under moderate supervision to provide feedback for improvement.
11. Ensure information is communicated on testing program requirements and any updates or changes to
legislative bills to campus.
12. Provide input for testing budget including systems for on-line assessment, and a tracking/auditing system
on actual money spent.
13. Coordinate transportation and food services for students while testing on campuses; ensures campuses
are informed and any updates are communicated promptly.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expectedfor this position.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or 4 years equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' experience in a testing coordinator or similar role to include: o Experience with administration, evaluation, and analysis of assessment and accountability data. o Experience working with special population such as ELL, Special Education, and gifted learners.
• Valid Teaching Certification.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee
Preferred Requirements
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork and passion for a student-centered environment.
• Understanding of students of poverty, First Generation College, and those students in the academic middle.
• Demonstrated ability to create opportunities for training and implementation of best practices for testing.
• Knowledge and understanding of Early Childhood, K-8, high school testing requirements to insure appropriate testing.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with district administrators and school staff.
• Demonstrated ability to convey information regarding assessments TEA and SAISD requires and the testing process to Campus Testing Coordinators, students, and their families.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills for creating and adding value in a high stake fast paced environment.
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge and understanding of assessment requirements and compliance. Working Conditions Work Environment:
• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.
• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.
Physical Demands/Requirements:
• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines; frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, pulling and pushing; reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity and prolonged data input; occasional lift/carry light, moderate 15-44 pounds.
Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports
• Part time staff
San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance, immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs, services, and District business functions. Information on persons designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies can be found within SAISD Board Policies DIA(EXHIBIT) or FFH(EXHIBIT), available online at: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176. San Antonio ISD está comprometido a no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen étnico, cultura, religión, origen nacional, edad, sexo, identidad sexual, expresión de género, orientación sexual, apariencia, estado inmigratorio/de ciudadanía, idioma natal, estado socioeconómico o discapacidad en sus programas educativos, servicios y funciones de negocios del Distrito. La información sobre las personas designadas para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación se encuentra bajo las Políticas de la Junta Directiva DIA (Prueba documental) o FFH (Prueba documental) de SAISD, disponible en línea bajo: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176
About SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SAISD is as diverse and historically rich as the city whose name it shares. As San Antonio’s founding school district, SAISD neighborhood schools have served the heart of the Alamo City for more than 100 years. Today, SAISD serves about 44,000 students across more than 75 schools in our culturally proud, urban community.
We offer a wide variety of programs, including dual-language, career exploration and college-preparation. Along with traditional school models, we also offer academies comprising non-traditional grade ranges such as PK-8.
True to our roots, SAISD continues to pave the way in San Antonio with the city’s only public Montessori school, single-gender campuses, and K-12 International Baccalaureate framework. Additionally, the District has grown 5 P-TECH programs in just a few years.
Outside of the traditional classroom, the spirit of SAISD can be found in programs and activities from extensive athletics to fine arts – including a mariachi curriculum that was pioneered in our District before being modeled across the nation.
From forward-thinking academic and extracurricular programs at our neighborhood schools to a growing list of specialized schools, SAISD students can customize their own educational experience and find what truly drives them. Every student has a journey, and SAISD is supporting that path wherever it may lead for each of its students.
