Position Areas
Specialists
Description
Primary Purpose:
Implement state and federally mandated student assessment programs for the district. Ensure security and integrity
of testing materials and data in accordance with state and federal requirements.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Master’s degree, preferred
Valid teaching certification through Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the state testing program and accountability system
Ability to use student test data systems
Experience working with Skyward, Eduphoria, NWEA MAP, state and national assessment platforms
Knowledge of state and national assessment security guidelines and procedures
Demonstrate leadership, planning, organizational, and prioritization necessary to meet state and local
timelines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to serve as a liaison between the Director of Assessment and
campus personnel for test-related information
Experience:
Three (3) years teaching experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Master’s degree, preferred
Valid teaching certification through Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the state testing program and accountability system
Ability to use student test data systems
Experience working with Skyward, Eduphoria, NWEA MAP, state and national assessment platforms
Knowledge of state and national assessment security guidelines and procedures
Demonstrate leadership, planning, organizational, and prioritization necessary to meet state and local
timelines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to serve as a liaison between the Director of Assessment and
campus personnel for test-related information
Experience:
Three (3) years teaching experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Basic Functions
1. Designate and train teachers to be proficient test administrators on test administration procedures and
testing security and confidentiality.
2. Monitor and maintain the security and integrity of all secure materials.
3. Be accountable for all secure test materials received and shipped to and from the campus.
4. Ensure all testing areas are properly set up according to established guidelines.
5. Coordinate paper and online administration activities for state, national, and local assessments.
6. Develop student rosters for special testing conditions, i.e…Special Education, Section 504, Emergent Bilinguals and re-testers.
7. Secure test materials under lock and key before and after each test administration.
8. Retain accurate written documentation of each testing administration.
9. Supervise any non-certified campus personnel who have access to secure materials.
10. Monitor and verify that testing standards, procedures, and guidelines have been followed.
11. Create testing day logistics for each testing administration, including:
? Test administrator assignments
? Testing rooms
? Student room assignments
? Bell schedules
? Testing schedule
? Non-testing student coverage
? Restroom and hall monitors
? Test administrators relief
? Communication with cafeteria for lunches
12. Provide data and explanation of student results after each testing administration to campus administration,
involved teachers and departments of interest.
13. Disaggregate the testing data in multiple ways for administration and instructional purposes to assist
teachers with data-driven instruction.
14. Facilitate Section 504 student meetings, update accommodations and notify teachers of any changes.
15. Work with Special Education and LPAC committees to ensure student accommodations are current and used
correctly during test administrations.
Before Testing
16. Attend district training sessions for state and local assessments and keep campus administration informed of
all policies and procedures regarding test security, test administration, and system platforms.
17. Sign a CISD and TEA Testing Coordinator Oath of Security and Confidentiality.
18. Create a campus testing plan for each administration.
19. Conduct staff training for security and confidentiality of current test administration.
20. Select and train staff for each test administration to ensure understanding of specific assignments, such as
test administration, hall monitor, restroom monito, etc.…
21. Maintain a dated and signed roster of all campus personnel in attendance at the training and keep with test
administration records.
22. Collect and keep staff testing oaths.
23. Utilize testing platforms (NWEA MAP, CLI, TestHound, and TIDE) to organize and inform staff and students of
their testing locations on test day(s).
24. Check testing locations for any instructional items or displays that could provide assistance to students
during the test regardless of the subject.
25. Print and organize all test day items into manageable containers for test administrators to use in their
assigned location.
During Testing
26. Provide campus administration with any updates needed for the test administration.
27. Prepare for test administrator pick-up and have a plan for any absent staff members.
28. Ensure that each testing location has a test administrator present from the time test materials enter the
room until the materials are returned to the secure location.
29. Monitor test administration sessions to provide security and accountability of all secure materials.
30. Be available during the testing sessions to answer any questions.
31. Seek guidance from the Director of Assessment for any testing issues requiring immediate determination.
32. Report procedural testing irregularities or test security violations immediately to the principal and the
Director of Assessment regardless of the severity.
33. Monitor system dashboards for students’ testing progress, submitting answers responses, and exiting system
platforms correctly.
Post Testing
34. Collect and conduct inventory of provided test materials.
35. Verify that all online tests were submitted properly and address the ones that need to be corrected.
36. Create a testing plan to capture absent students.
37. Gather scratch paper used daily and keep secure until it can be shredded.
38. Document and submit any irregularities or violations as soon as possible to the Director of Assessment.
39. Maintain the following documentation about each administration for 5 years.
? Seating charts
? Testing rosters
? Material Control Forms (MCFs)
? Staff Signed Oaths
? Test Administrator Meeting Agendas
? Testing training sign-in sheets
? Training certificates, if applicable
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct the work of district and campus test administrators and others assigned to conduct tests.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Posted By
Crandall Independent School District
P.O. Box 128, 300 West Lewis , Crandall, TX 75114
At the following locations