Coordinator of Assessments
Job Location:
Stafford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
22 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
19 October 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Job Information
| Job Title: | Coordinator of Assessments |
| Department: | Strategic Improvement |
| Reports To: | Assistant Director |
| FLSA Status: | Exempt |
| Work Calendar: | All 12 Month Staff |
| Salary Scale: | Administrative Salary Scale |
Job Summary and Purpose
- The Coordinator of Assessments coordinates the administration of state and federally required assessments. The Coordinator ensures the state assessment program administered in Stafford Schools meets all state requirements including timelines security and efficiency. The Coordinator analyzes and disaggregates division-level data from assessments and screeners collaborating across departments and with the Office of Technology to provide data to stakeholders. The coordinator facilitates professional learning in test implementation and analysis of data to inform instructional practices. The coordinator serves as the Division Director of Testing (DDOT) for Stafford Schools.
Work Objectives/Essential Functions
- Provides oversight of the administration of state-required assessments (Standards of Learning WIDA Access Virginia Alternative Assessment Program) by serving as the Division Director of Testing for Stafford Schools.
- Completes all necessary documentation and reports required by the Virginia department of Education regarding the testing program.
- Ensures that testing records materials and documentation is maintained according to the Library of Virginia retention schedule.
- Trains all school School Testing Coordinators to implement state and federal assessments under the Virginia Assessment Program according to all state and federal laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director on interpretation of the state accreditation/accountability system.
- Collaborates with the Assistant Director to provide accountability results and data visualizations that align with the states accreditation/accountability system.
- Collaborates with the Office of Technology to provide data visualizations to school leaders.
- Provides guidance to high school School Testing Coordinators on College Board assessments.
- Analyzes disaggregates and displays data for division and school leadership teams from instructional screeners and assessments. The Coordinator will collaborate within and across departments to ensure data from assessments informs evaluation of Stafford Schools programs and progress toward the Stafford Schools Strategic Plans priorities.
- Provides professional learning on test administration the use of testing accommodations understanding and using a variety of reports to drive school improvement and using Excel and/or Google sheets to manipulate analyze and display data.
- Collaborates with other departments on the implementation of local alternative assessments and performance assessments and awarding locally awarded verified credits.
- Completes duties as assigned that support the mission of the Office of Research Evaluation and Strategic Improvement.
Education and Experience
| Education Attainment (Required): | Bachelors degree in an educatonal field from an accredited college or university |
| Education Attainment (Preferred): | Masters degree |
| Relevant Experience (Required): | |
| Relevant Experience (Preferred): | |
| Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required): | Valid Virginia Professional License |
| Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred): | Valid Virginia Professional License with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision |
Additional Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experience administering state assessments at the state division or school level.
- In depth understanding of the current state and federal accreditation/accountability system Virginia Standards of Learning assessments alternate and alternative tests and other required assessments.
- Knowledge and understanding of assessments and screeners and their application in school settings to inform instruction and student placement in intervention programs.
- Strong skillset of using spreadsheets and related technologies to organize summarize and facilitate data analysis related to individual student and student group achievement.
- Quickly able to adapt to various technology applications or interfaces.
- Adept at providing professional learning/training to both small and large groups.
- Possesses an asset-based or strengths-based approach to problem-solving and team dynamics over deficit-based thinking.
- Maintain a deep commitment to a growth mindsetviewing team capabilities individual skills and project roadblocks as evolving opportunities for development.
- Skilled in appreciative inquiry and cultivating positive relationships with division and school based staff.
- Maintains a customer-focused approach in daily interactions with school-based staff.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.
Core Expectations of All Stafford Schools Employees
- Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
- Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
- Maintain a clean neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
- Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
- Serve as a role model for students colleagues and the general public.
- Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
- Comply with all division policies and regulations including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.
Weight Demands
| Weight Demands | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifting 125 lbs | X | ||
| Lifting 2650 lbs | X | ||
| Lifting 50 lbs | X | ||
| Carrying 125 lbs | X | ||
| Carrying 2650 lbs | X | ||
| Carrying 50 lbs | X | ||
| Pushing/Pulling 125 lbs | X | ||
| Pushing/Pulling 2650 lbs | X | ||
| Pushing/Pulling 50 lbs | X |
Physical Demands
| Physical Demands | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing | X | ||
| Sitting | X | ||
| Walking | X | ||
| Reaching | X | ||
| Turning/Twisting | X | ||
| Balancing/Climbing | X | ||
| Stooping/Kneeling | X | ||
| Crouching/Crawling | X |
Classification Details (Completed by Human Resources)
| Job Family: | COORDINATOR-SERVICE 12 |
| Calendar: | ALL 12 MONTH STAFF |
| Pay Structure: | ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCALE |
| Position: | |
| FLSA Status: | EXEMPT |
| Job Grade: | A06 |
| Job Code: | 0022 |
| Status: | ACTIVE |
This description is intended to describe the general nature essential functions and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.
Required Experience:
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