Site Assessment Lead at KIPP Denver Collegiate 2526

About the Site Assessment Lead Position: The KIPP Colorado Site Assessment Leaders are responsible for facilitation and implementation of student assessments including (but not limited to) mClass DIBELS 8 PSAT/SAT CMAs iReady Academic Approach Benchmarks Unit Assessments in Math and Literacy and ANET. The SALs provide communication and training to school staff regarding procedures for assessments. They administer and coordinate the actions necessary for the implementation of state and district student testing and assessments. SALs provide continuance support for assessment activities by coordinating conducting implementing and analyzing all formal assessments throughout the school. The SALs report to the campus Assistant Principal of Operations (APO).

About KIPP: Together with families and communities KIPP creates joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuitionfree public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 collegepreparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 100000 students. Nationally KIPP students are graduating from fouryear colleges at three times the national average for lowincome students.

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free collegepreparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350person staff educates 2600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado we partner with our KIPPsters educators families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choicefilled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1000 high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence belonging belief advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a students needs skills and interests.

Professional Responsibilities

• Believe deeply in the mission values and Race Inclusion Diversity and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
• Read internalize and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines
• Provide an active presence strategic supervision and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
• Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions (meet 12 times every 1 or 2 weeks (depending on need and role) with a manager receive coaching implement all provided feedback engage in active practice etc.
• Commit to being prepared. Such as: internalizing and preparing for lessons preparing for O3s/coaching preparing for meetings coaching PD reading and internalizing written communication etc.
• Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
• Consistently leverage existing professional tools including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents etc. and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email Teams chat / meetings Teams phone and Microsoft Outlook calendar)
• Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals
• Actively participate in professional development grade level and department meetings
• Actively engage and implement in all schoolwide and Org wide professional development
• Serve as a positive contributing member of a grade team or functional team collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and gradewide initiatives
• Share candid solutionsoriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students
• Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement including events home visits calls home and other determined and related requirements
• Know that your role professional development org wide meetings etc. may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses our Home Office or other KIPP or PD events
• Assist with other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to lunch duty arrival/dismissal duty bathroom duty hallway duty school support duties etc.

Assessment Coordination and Project Management

• Attends all training for required assessments
• Assist teachers principals counselors and families with questions problems and concerns regarding the assessment process
• Drives project planning of the assessment from start to finish (materials schedule space facilitators testing conditionstraining) for seamless accurate administration of assessments
• Is the onsite expert in the ethics and administration of the assessment
• Is knowledgeable about the content within the assessment to support with instructional planning leading up to the assessment window
• Is the main point of contact for student assessments
• Collaborates with Home Office members assigned to specific assessments
• Is responsible for meeting all district state and national deadlines for assessment
• Receive and distribute assessment materials including tests teacher guides and assessment results; collects tests and portfolios to send for scoring
• Coordinate and deliver professional development training for school staff and other stakeholders on testing handling of testing materials progress monitoring reporting and testing platforms

Assessment Administration and Oversight

• Execute all logistics for school testing protocols including materials storage and distribution security/test monitoring tracking completion and analysis of results
• Manage the administration of the various mandatory local and state assessments including but not limited to CMAS P/SAT ACCESS TS Gold DIBELS iReady ANET Advanced Placement (AP) testing BESS Screener Unit Assessments Interim Assessments internal surveys and any other district or state assessment as assigned
• Facilitate effective functioning and consistent assessment practices across the school.
• Oversee and analyze assessment procedures and outcomes and report such results to pertinent stakeholders
• Manage adherence to the schoolwide assessment calendar in conformance with published regional guidelines and calendars
• Coordinate with the Assistant Principal of Special Service to ensure students with IEPs and 504s are well accommodated to enable them to take the required state and regional assessments
• Convey assessment progress needs and modifications to the school principal
• Coordinate with relevant parties and IT to set up testing requirements for any online assessments
• Assign or delegate specific assessment duties
• Evaluate assessment results and prepare appropriate reports periodically
• Preserve strict confidentiality of student records and data as required by local state and federal rules and regulation

Maintain Data Systems

• Ensure assessment data is accurately entered into our Student Information System (SIS).
• Maintain rostering data in internal and external data management systems for accurate consistent records
• Establish a culture of transparency and clear communication around student performance and progress within our school community
• Foster consistent data culture and growth mindset in staff and parents through celebration of student progress and investment in reports and analyses
• HS only: Monitor gradebook trends

Campus Leadership Support and Collaboration

• Participate as a member of the campus team
• Serve as an interim teacher to cover vacancies and leaves

Role Level Specifics Scope of Work and Level of Responsibility

• For more about how youll lead at this level please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (this is an internal document only)

About the skills and qualifications you will bring to this role:

• High school diploma (required)
• Bachelors degree (preferred)
• At least 13 years of relevant and aligned experience in Education (P12 (required)
• A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE (required)
• Ability to manage data and communication through various Google and Outlook platform

• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
• Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork
• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to ones work

• Multifaceted multiskilled resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence
• High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication feedback and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Articulate professional demeanor with strong selfconfidence and initiative
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fastpaced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fastpaced highenergy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
• Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellence

Employee retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

• Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $61200 and is commensurate with experience
  • Please submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for! Tip: We dont care if your resume is more than one page we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and accomplishments
• Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100 of employeeonly monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage through United Healthcare

• Time Off !!!: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Based on hire date employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • All employees receive summer break through an organizationwide closure based on work location and position
  • Access to parental and medical leave: includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year)

• Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to move up across schools and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions to refine your craft

• Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program

• Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop & phone

• Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program including a PERA 401k option
• Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
• Additional Pay: Most schools offer various stipend opportunities
• Other Insurance Options:
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Voluntary employee spousal and child life insurance
  • Voluntary long term disability insurance
  • Voluntary short term disability insurance
  • Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Additional Information: For more information you can view our benefits FAQ here

KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools KIPP Denver Collegiate High School KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School KIPP Northeast Elementary KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on jobrelated qualifications and the ability to perform a job without regard to race color gender gender identity gender expression religious creed marital status age national origin ancestry genetic information legally protected medical condition veteran status sexual orientation or on any other basis made unlawful by federal state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a nondiscriminatory environment free from intimidation harassment or bias based upon these grounds.