Specialist - Campus Testing

Job Title: Specialist - Campus Testing
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt /At-Will
Reports To: Campus Principal
Pay Grade/Days: 102/187
Dept./School: Waco/University High School
Date Revised: May 2021

Primary Purpose:
Direct and coordinate the administration of the statewide and national testing programs.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s Degree in education related field
Master’s Degree, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with statewide testing program rules and regulations
Knowledge of TEA rules, regulations, and district policies concerning the TEKS and state assessments
Skills in planning, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive assessment program at the high school campus
A strong knowledge base of test data disaggregation
Strong computer skills and ability to work with databases
Ability to plan and conduct effective staff development opportunities
Ability to work with statistical analysis

Experience
Minimum Experience
Three years of teaching experience
Two years of campus leadership experience preferred
Experience coordinating campus testing preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate and direct the statewide testing program for the campus (STAAR, STAAR Alt 2, TELPAS, Renaissance 360, Interim STAAR Assessments, PSAT, Advanced Placement).
• Coordinate campus testing program evaluation process.
• Provide disaggregated "state-assessment" data school-wide, identifying non-mastery students for necessary re-teaching and re-testing.
• Develop and monitor the campus's comprehensive assessment plan in conjunction with appropriate district personnel.
• Coordinate the ordering, distribution, record keeping, and collection of all state and district assessments.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
• Provide training including test security and support for personnel, which may include principals, teachers, and instructional aides in conjunction with the District Testing Coordinator.
• Recommend budget and cost estimates for appropriate programs.
• Disseminate information and stay abreast of changes in the field of state test and assessment plan.
• Maintain testing records for current and newly transferred students to the district.
• Coordinate with Special Programs (i.e. Special Education, EL, etc.) to ensure student accommodations are appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress; Occasional prolonged and irregular hours; Movement and shipment of test materials; Ability to lift 50 pounds or more

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at 254-755-9410 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at 254-755-9431 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.