Testing Manager

About the Team

ACCEL Schools transforms education and brings new opportunities to students and families of all backgrounds. We partner with communities across the country to create safe and supportive learning environments where all students can grow socially and academically. At ACCEL Schools, students benefit from a comprehensive set of proven educational practices personalized to their unique needs.

About the Opportunity

The Testing Manger coordinates the planning and implementation of local and state assessments (KReady, AIR, AASCD, OGT/EOC) in alignment with the philosophy and policies adopted by the school, the policies of the governing board and the state board of education, as well as the provisions of law, and the directives of the school leadership team.

The Testing Manager works collaboratively and incorporates student-centered, solution-oriented practices in all aspects of the job.

• Maintain necessary accounts with the Department of Education and other testing vendors
• Maintain accurate student data in TIDE (add, withdraw)
• Maintain student and teacher data in the KReady system and track KReady teacher training completion
• Plan for all non-proficient students requiring make-up testing (3rd Grade ELA, AIR testing for credit deficient students)
• Initiate and maintain relationships with sites and venues, navigate bookings and agreements to arrange for testing sites for all necessary in-person tests, including State Tests
• Coordinate and arrange all staff lodging needs for test administration
• Order all applicable tests and materials
• Manage testing expenditures within approved budgetary limits
• Assist with resolving data issues that arise from internal corporate or state audits
• Assist State Reporting Staff with compiling all testing data for report
• Manage distribution of student result reports to families
• Coordinate communications for staff and families with respect to testing
• Create and facilitate virtual and in person staff training regarding test security and best practices in test administration
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports along with continuous feedback to management
• Coordinate communications for staff and families with respect to testing
• Create, distribute, and manage site staffing plans and assignments
• Coordinate distribution and collection of testing materials
• Oversee implementation of Special Education and related student accommodations for testing
• Attend all professional development offered by the district regarding updating and maintaining information to the district's databases and testing
• Collaborate with High School Administration to assign appropriate OGT/EOC assessments to students
• Import all state test scores into Student Information System (SIS)
• Craft professional, respectful and courteous communication for a variety of stakeholders
• Perform all other job duties as assigned

About You

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and web-based applications
• Excellent data entry skills
• High quality written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and explain instructions
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to maintain composure and job performance under stressful conditions
• Customer service orientation
• Ability and willingness to travel to testing sites within the state up to 10% of time
• Previous experience with testing administration in K-12 schools preferred
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI)

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

Compensation and Benefits: The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

The annual starting salary for this position is between $65,000 – $75,000annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually.

Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off to cover sick, vacation, and personal absences.

We offer 4 unique health insurance plans to choose from that cover a wide range of deductibles and co- insurance levels. Our goal is to provide you with maximum choice in finding a plan that meets you and your family's needs. Employees can choose from co-pay or High Deductible Health Plans.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.