Elementary Testing Facilitator (Part-Time)

Part-time testing coordinator is based at Bedford Elementary and also serves Montvale Elementary.

Job Title: Testing Facilitator (Elementary)

Supervisor:Coordinator of School Counseling & Testing; Director of Student Support Services

Pay Grade:Part-time; $30.00 per hour

Terms of Employment: Part-time (337.5 hours per year or 45 days at 7.5 hours a day)

Job Summary:

Position is responsible for providing guidance and expertise in the monitoring and implementation of the divisions state and local testing programs (to include Standards of Learning (SOL) Access for ELLs Virginia Alternative Assessment Program and Student Growth Assessment ACT WorkKeys Business writing and WorkPlace Documents assessments Local Performance Assessments and Local Alternative Assessments). Position responsibilities include the training of school test coordinators and other school staff distributing and collecting test materials analyzing test results and presenting information to various stakeholder groups.

Essential Duties:

1. Coordinate and implement all school-level standardized testing programs ensuring full compliance with local state and federal guidelines.
2. Serve as the primary resource to school staff and administration regarding assessment planning test administration procedures student participation decisions and interpretation of results.
3. Order inventory distribute and collect testing materials (paper and online) while maintaining test security protocols and documentation.
4. Establish and communicate testing schedules in coordination with administration ensuring minimal disruption to instructional time.
5. Train all school staff involved in testing administration on current policies procedures and test security guidelines.
6. Submit testing irregularities and security incidents per VDOE and district guidelines and monitor for compliance throughout the building.
7. Maintain accurate student testing records demographic data and assessment documentation in accordance with state and local retention policies.
8. Collaborate regularly with division-level testing personnel and attend required meetings and professional development related to assessments.
9. Support the development and revision of testing guidance documents and help update assessment-related content and resources on school or division websites.
10. Stay current with educational testing research updates from the Virginia Department of Education and evolving policies to ensure continuous improvement in the schools assessment practices.
11. Effectively communicates with school and division staff students and families. Maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
12. Completes other duties as assigned by the Principal or central office staff.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in education human services business technology or related field is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with educational experience. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to bend stoop climb stairs walk and reach overhead.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

None.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bedford County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Bedford County Schools to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Bedford County Schools reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.