Primary Purpose

Plan, organize, implement, and maintain a campus system of assessment (i.e. STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, field tests, college readiness exams, and local assessments) that aligns to the district system of assessment to ensure the complete alignment of the written, taught, and tested curriculum in order to drive instruction and continuously improve the academic progress of all students on the campus.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

Bachelor’s degree in education related field

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well with students

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge of TEA rules, regulations, and district policies concerning the TEKS and state assessments

Knowledge of district policies and procedures concerning curriculum, instruction, and assessment

Skills in planning, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive assessment program at the high school campus

Skills in making oral and written presentations

Some working knowledge of computer databases

Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a classroom teacher and familiarity with STAAR and TELPAS tests preferred, but not required

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Plan, coordinate, implement, and maintain the administration of the local assessment program at the high school campus by:
2. Attending all district training sessions for implementation of local assessments.
3. Assisting the Executive Director of Assessment and Program Evaluation with the preparation of locally developed assessments.
4. Coordinating with the Executive Director of Assessment and Program Evaluation regarding local assessments.
5. Coordinating the receipt, distribution, administration, and return of all local assessment materials for the campus.
6. Ensuring security and confidentiality of locally developed assessments when required.
7. Providing training for all campus or district staff as required.
8. Preparing analytical and summary student performance reports.
9. Plan, coordinate, implement, and maintain the administration of state mandated assessments at the high school campus by:
10. Attending all district training sessions for implementation of state assessments.
11. Coordinating with the Executive Director of Assessment and Program Evaluation regarding state assessments.
12. Coordinating the receipt, distribution, administration, and return of all state assessment materials for the campus.
13. Ensuring security and confidentiality of state assessment materials.
14. Providing training for all campus or district staff as required.
15. Documenting all non-compliance issues and share with Campus Principal and Executive Director of Assessment and Program Evaluation.
16. Preparing analytical and summary student performance reports.
17. Plan, coordinate, implement, and maintain the administration of Advanced Placement assessments at the high school campus by:
18. Assisting the campus head counselor with pre-planning for AP testing.
19. Serving with other high school campus testing coordinators as part of the AP team to implement testing at a central location for all high schools and on the high school campus for special testing.
20. Coordinating with the campus head counselor and Director of Student Personnel Services regarding AP testing.
21. Attending all district training sessions for implementation of AP assessments.
22. Ensuring security and confidentiality of AP materials.
23. Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.
24. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
25. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
26. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
27. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
28. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
29. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
30. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
31. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
32. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
33. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
34. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
35. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
36. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions                                                          

Mental Demands

Effective daily communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress of strict timelines

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Moderate walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours

Terms: 202 days