Testing Coordinator - Independence Academy en Independence Academy

About the Role: Shape Young Minds! 

As a key member of our faculty, you'll report directly to the Administration and play a crucial role in creating an exceptional educational experience. You'll be responsible for cultivating an effective classroom that promotes high student achievement and fosters a climate of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry. You'll design and deliver grade-level appropriate learning experiences that captivate students through active learning, hands-on application, and rich discussions. Utilizing both formal and informal assessment strategies, you'll maximize student achievement, modify instructional approaches as needed, and collect data for continuous improvement.

You'll collaborate closely with a supportive team to develop shared lesson plans, establish measurable goals for student achievement, and contribute to a positive school culture. You'll also actively participate in professional learning communities and attend development opportunities to continually enhance your skills. Instilling a strong independent and collaborative work ethic in your students will be key, preparing them for future success. You'll maintain accurate digital gradebooks and communicate regularly with parents, fostering strong home-school connections regarding student progress.

Ensuring a safe and organized environment is also a critical part of this role. You'll take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities, and assist administration in implementing school policies. This includes maintaining order in the classroom and overseeing paraprofessionals and volunteers when applicable. You'll continuously strive to improve your professional competence by attending meetings and serving on staff committees as required. Maintaining accurate records and adhering to all required educational plans and school policies will also be essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collects, analyzes, and presents school performance data to school stakeholders.
• Supports MTSS Implementation  
• Supports in preparing items for CST Meetings
• Communicate with MTSS Coordinator
• Model MTSS policies and procedures in classroom setting.
• Maintains school data tracker.
• Support with ELL Management including Paperwork and Compliance Preparation
• Assist with Retention/Portfolios
• Facilitates/Supports PLCs when referencing MTSS or ELL Students
• Member of PSLT
• Ensures that all school and state testing protocols are followed school-wide, providing all necessary training.
• Coordinate State and District-mandated testing with related school staff.
• Facilitate the administration of testing, including acquisition of testing materials.
• Receive, inspect, count, number and distribute testing materials; package tests and manuals and prepare directives for staff for each test administration and distribute to appropriate administrators according to established schedules.
• If applicable; schedule and prepare all Cambridge and Advanced Placement testing. Review assessments and schedule all retakes for high school students. Review high school students’ schedules for accuracy of placement.
• Inspect testing materials and maintain the security of testing materials, related data, and confidential student information.
• Attend CSA and district training to keep current with compliance and State regulation issues for State-mandated testing; consult staff regarding compliance with State regulations.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Director/Principal may from time-to-time assign.

Qualifications:

• Teaching Certificate Required
• 3 + years related experience required.