Accountability Specialist-Middle School-11 month (ABMS)

Summary:

Coordinates the implementation of testing and school accountability requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
• Eligible for or hold a Virginia license.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful full-time experience as a teacher or school counselor at the middle or high school level.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in assessing student academic performance based on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment Program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and trends in education with special emphasis on curriculum instruction and training student assessment data testing practices and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer usage to include Internet Intranet Excel Google Sheets and office applications and familiarity with computerized testing programs.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers administrators students and parent organizations in ensuring effective implementation of the SOL assessment program.
• Demonstrates skills in identifying problems developing plans reading and interpreting data in order to maximize instruction to benefit students and staff.
• Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to change and maintain flexibility.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Essential Duties

Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates the fall winter and spring Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment Program (to include VESOL and VAAP).
• Attends state and/or district training for SOL test administration.
• Works with Director of Assessment Reporting and Program Evaluation and Division Director of Testing to determine assessment needs of the school.
• Maintains security of the Standards of Learning assessment program.
• Coordinates with building-level staff (school leadership team content lead teachers and counseling) to prepare school for test administration.
• Develop school-wide testing schedule to include training for students and staff.
• Works with Lead Counselor to determine testing needs of the school.
• Serves as site coordinator for NAEP and WIDA testing.
• Manages the ordering receiving distribution and administration of test materials.
• Provides student data to the Director of Assessment Reporting and Program Evaluation and for SOL test registration and ordering.
• Provides training workshops on test administration and data analysis.
• Trains staff in preparing for and administering SOL test administrations to include: Virginia Growth Assessments Non-Writing Assessments Expedited Retakes fall winter and spring test windows.
• Works with technology staff to ensure preparation and operability of computers and network for online testing.
• Works with the Special Education Department Chair and EL Lead Teacher to identify and provide testing accommodations for all tests.
• Uses SOL test results to determine retest opportunities.
• Collaborates with school staff in setting up remediation programs and testing.
• Assists school staff in reviewing analyzing reports and interpreting school test data.
• Provides and coordinates testing opportunities for students requiring make-up testing retests or expedited retakes.
• Communicates information related to SOL testing resources changes in testing requirements and distribution of test scores
• Resolves all testing-related concerns in coordination with the Division Director of Testing.
• Completes SOL data verification in collaboration with principal as needed once testing is complete
• Complies with all state division and school policies/regulations.
• Adheres to guidelines of confidentiality as outlined in federal and state laws and School Board Policies and Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to student supervision before and after school during transitions and lunch periods.

Pay Rate:

Teacher Salary Scale (credit is based on years of full-time experience in a related position)

Contract:
Full time / 11 months /220 days

Start Date:

This position is effectivewiththe2025-2026school year.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority