District Test Coordinator/Special Education Supervisor

MARIETTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTJOB DESCRIPTIONTitle:DISTRICT TEST COORDINATOR/SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISORReports to:Superintendent and Director of Student Services

Job Objectives:Supervise all district testing to include Ohio State Tests and to assist in implementing district wide special education services.

Minimum Qualifications:Valid Ohio Administrative License K-12.Knowledge and experience in coordination of special education servicesExpertise in the coordination and supervision of district testing, grades K, 3-8; 9-12Responsibilities &Essential Functions:

• Coordinate the administration of the following tests: KRA (Kindergarten); Iowa (gr 2 and 5); CogAt (gr 2 and 5); Ohio State Tests: 3-8, 9-12; OELPA (Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment); AASCD (Alternate Assessment Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities); ACT for Juniors at HS
• Supervise uploading of participating students into TIDE
• Verify student participation in each building
• Identify and order paper materials for disabled students
• Update user accounts for all test administrators
• Create test rosters through collaboration with building administrators
• Receive, inventory, deliver, and secure paper test materials for all buildings
• Continuous communication with principals re: new enrollees, withdrawn students, test mode changes for students
• Order, inventory, delivery of all secure materials to each building, including Ewing and Juvenile Center
• During specific district test windows, be available at all times
• Collaborate with EMIS coordinator following test administrations
• Arrange family report mailings following each test administration
• ACT for Juniors - responsible for student data upload, accommodation approval for special ed students, secure material inventory and delivery
• Collaborate with district IT to ensure secure browser is uploaded on all devices
• Coordinate testing for students attending the Reach program
• Conduct annual updates with district personnel in all buildings
• Assists in Intervention Assistance Team activities, parent conferences, development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), and periodic reviews to ensure that appropriate services are provided to all students identified as having a disability.
• Coordinates and oversees the delivery of a continuum of special education services (e.g., student records, testing, speech/language pathology, physical and occupational therapy, orientation/mobility, visual/hearing, special needs transportation, etc.)
• Complies with state model policies and procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability.
• Keeps current with the K-12 courses of study, the district's scope and sequence framework, and state standards/guidelines.
• Supports IAT processes to help staff resolve problems that impede student learning.
• Ensures that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Maintains effective relationships with community services (e.g., court systems, law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc).
• Expresses high expectations and monitors staff performance. Collaborates with supervisors to improve staff competencies. Supports opportunities for staff to develop new skills. Participates in staff evaluations when requested.
• Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code. Helps teachers and administrators with discipline and pupil management issues.
• Helps teachers obtain instructional materials and supplies needed to ensure a consistent curriculum.
• Promotes open communication with parents and the community.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities.
• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• Participates as an active member of the district's leadership team.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Oversees Title VI-B funding-developing budget, administering budget, eliciting public participation to fulfill expenditures, and documenting in CCIP.
• Plan and coordinate Alternate Assessment.
• Participates as an active member of the district's management team.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Prepares agenda information and participates in board of education meetings.
• Maintains visibility. Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Builds community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
• Works with administrative staff and community members to formulate, interpret, and recommend administrative policy.
• Helps develop and implement the district's continuous improvement plan.
• Provides staff leadership. Develops action plans. Helps resolve problems. Maintains open and effective communications with staff and the community.
• Administers the board-approved budget for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Helps develop the school calendar.
• Analyzes test results. Providers staff direction for instructional modifications and interventions that enhance student learning and improve test performance.
• Oversees federal grant programs. Supervises federal grant program planning, application, and implementation activities. Monitors program compliance requirements. Prepares and files required reports. Oversees budget preparation/revision, expenditures, and accountability functions. Oversees screening procedures of applicants for federal program positions. Supervises federal program personnel.
• Oversees curriculum for summer school intervention programs.
• Provides guidance, communicates high expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Promotes open communications with parents and the community.
• Maintains effective relationships with community services (e.g., court systems, law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.).
• Coordinates student teachers in the schools with the various colleges.
• Participates in staff selection and orientation processes as directed.
• Expresses high expectations and monitors staff performance. Collaborates with supervisors to improve staff competencies. Supports opportunities for staff to develop new skills. Participates in staff evaluations when requested.
• Leads the local professional growth committees as directed.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Encourages parent organizations. Supports and participates in school and student activities as time permits.
• Participates in national, state, and/or regional activities that advance district goals.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities.
• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.