Manager Of State Assessment - Tennessee Connections Academy

Company Summary

Tennessee Connections Academy is a tuition-free, K-12 online public school that students attend from home. Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from your home office in Tennessee, the Manager of State Assessment functions include managing, organizing, and collaborating with the administration team to provide safe, secure and confidential testing environments. This position's duties will extend beyond test coordination and will also include working with teachers to better analyze data and provide specific training. In addition to testing, the Manager of State Assessment will also manage student accountability measures such as short cycle assessments and test prep programs.

The Manager of State Assessment will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Solicit and tabulate information regarding testing materials and needs for the school for the purpose of assisting in the preparation of the annual testing budget process;
• Receive, inventory, organize, and disseminate state-mandated tests; retrieve and organize test materials for return to state testing agencies;
• Prepare and arrange for shipment or pickup and retrieval of testing materials to and from test sites;
• Order, organize, store, and inventory school wide assessment materials as directed;
• Communicates often with parents and teachers to coordinate student success in and out of classroom;
• Assists with maintaining accountability of students and records;
• Assists staff with data analysis and data delivery to teachers and students;
• Organize standardized testing, focusing on accommodations, managing schedule for the testing, making rosters of students testing for teachers' information, etc;
• Assist in notifying parents of upcoming testing, contacting students who must take various types of tests;
• Establishes alternate, quiet placement for students during testing hours;
• Investigates possible areas for improvement with test results, working with teachers on in-classroom tactics to increase scores;
• Assist with preparation and dissemination of reports to assist leadership and staff in the interpretation of performance data and school/student characteristics;
• Assist with preparation of test data, School Report Card or other school data;
• Collaborate and communicate with applicable authorizing staff to ensure assessment and accountability success;
• Assist the School Leader in data collection, processing and reporting as needed to meet state accountability criteria; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a Tennessee Teacher or Administrator Certification, or the ability to get one within 30 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience in operations and logistics (includes school assessment logistics) and/or administrative or management experience in the education field.
• Ability to accurately compile and interpret data, summarize information, and provide reports to the appropriate administrator/supervisor
• Have the ability to work under the pressure of deadlines, interruptions, and the ability to deal with other employees in such a way as to maintain their goodwill.
• Knowledge of State Assessment & Accountability Systems
• Solid knowledge of IEPs, Specialized Learning Plans (504, ILPs, ILP-Ds) and related services to the extent needed to organize and implement student testing accommodations.
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office and Google products)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer-focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Team player track record
• Must be able to provide own transportation to schools, work locations, and meeting sites.
• Ability to travel for marketing, professional development, and state testing events (may require overnight travel)
• Ability to travel to the school's central office regularly, no less than monthly (may require overnight travel)
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Standing, sitting, walking, reaching, bending, more than 25 pounds are often required.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to be able to work with computer monitors, read and interpret handwritten documents.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to maintain accurate records, and plan and implement appropriate educational programs.
• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accept commendations and recommendations.
• Demonstrate sensitivity/understanding in interpersonal relations with persons of diverse cultures/backgrounds.