Certified Testing Coordinator 0.5 Fte Advanced Learning Program

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of Certified Testing Coordinator - Advanced Learning Program supports the implementation coordination and continuous improvement of the districts Advanced Learning (Highly Capable) services.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary).

Coordinates districtwide Highly Capable services in alignment with state requirements and district goals.

Leads the equitable identification processes for Advanced Learning Services using multiple objective criteria including universal screening and family referrals.

Recruits trains and lead proctors for supervising testing.

Analyzes program and student data to monitor participation progress and identify disproportionality.

Collaborates with school leaders teachers curriculum developers test coordinators instructional technology curriculum leaders (ITCLs) and district departments to support effective implementation of screening processes.

Communicates program information and screening results clearly to staff families and community partners.

Supports teachers with instructional strategies differentiation and curriculum resources for advanced learners.

Provides professional development related to Highly Capable instruction and identification.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to and is directly supervised by the Director of P-12 Categorical Programs

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:

Extensive teaching experience with multiple grade levels or subjects

Experience with organizing complicated projects or tasks

Preferred:

Leadership or instructional coaching experience

Experience with Advanced Learning or Highly Capable programs

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

Possesses or qualifies for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

Demonstrates knowledge of Highly Capable education differentiation or advanced learning pedagogy and instructional practices.

Is familiar with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Revised Code of Washington (RCW) for Highly Capable Programming

Understands NAGCs Pre-K to Grade 12 Gifted Programming Standards

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

Ability to work successfully in partnerships with parents and the community including diverse cultures families and languages.

Possesses the ability to work collaboratively with parents school and district staff to support the needs of students as delineated in program scope.

Demonstrates an ability to utilize various analytical techniques related to the duties of the position.

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication as required to work with a community rich in diversity.

Possesses the ability to plan and implement programs or initiatives.

Possesses skills that lead to effective work within a team environment including interdependency and focus on shared goals and vision.

Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations.

Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.

Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting finger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions. This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts odors chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

$73999to $ 138754annual salary (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreementsalary schedule). Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule. Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience.

Medical dental vision long-term disability and life-insurance eligibility is based upon .45 FTE. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness immigration or citizenship status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Racial Discrimination and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham or

Sex-based Discrimination including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell or

Disability Discrimination:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Kerince Bowen or

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005.

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the Districts communications to them should contact Janine Thorn Chief Communications and Engagement Officer at or

Required Experience:

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