YES Prep Public Schools hiring Campus Testing Coordinator (Immediate Opening) - YES Prep North Forest Secondary in Houston, TX | LinkedIn (2024)

Job DescriptionPOSITION: Campus Testing Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Director of Academics

POSITION TYPE: 11-month

COMPENSATION: $56,000 - $61,000

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES

Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of diverse educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES Prep is more than a family of public charter schools, it’s the future of public education—it’s an opportunity to say, “Yes, you can!

Our campuses are advancing educational equity. Some quick stats about us:

• 17,000 Students
• 1,800 Team Members
• 19 Secondary Campuses
• 6 Elementary Campuses
• 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 94% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options, like KIPP Texas-Houston and IDEA Public Schools, within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:

• Serving as the primary coordinator of testing schedules and logistics for all standardized testing, including STAAR, TELPAS, MAP, CBE, AP, SAT, and PSAT exams and any campus, district, state or federal tests that become mandatory during the course of the school year;
• Preparing for testing by sorting tests, printing rosters, and preparing student answer documents including printing answer sheets and sorting them into test locations;
• Managing the organization, implementation, verification, collection, and distribution of materials for all assessments;
• Preparing for both administration and scanning of district and campus assessments within the window posted on the district testing calendar;
• Adhering to testing procedures and deadlines;
• Training campus staff on testing procedures and updates on state and federal requirements;
• Keeping thorough, accurate data on all training activities related to testing;
• Assisting with investigating and preparing reports for test irregularities;
• Attending all assessment trainings as directed by the manager and District Testing Coordinator;
• Coordinating with the instructional leadership team to ensure testing schedules and results are communicated with all relevant stakeholders;
• Acting as a liaison between campus and District Testing Coordinator for proper implementation of assessment guidelines and criteria;
• Ensuring routine cycle of communication of testing information between campus, Special Education, LPAC, 504, and RTI committees on testing program requirements;
• Working with the registrar to ensure that data verification is completed as students enter and withdraw from the campus;
• In conjunction with campus operational leadership, reviewing staff’s personal time off requests and implement into the testing schedule accordingly;
• Disaggregating, analyzing, disseminating, and preparing reports for testing data upon request by campus administrators, department chairs/grade level leaders, data teams and others;
• Maintaining campus testing documentation compliance;
• Ensuring the integrity and security of all assessments;
• Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON

We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

MUST HAVES

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• In the absence of a bachelor’s degree, candidate should have at least three years of professional work experience
• Must hold a teaching certificate, or must be supervised by certified personnel
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience in data analysis, operations, and logistics
• Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

THE PERKS

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience.
• Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $10 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.
• Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457(b) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 12 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.

Please note, part-time hourly employees (working fewer than 40 hours/week) do not receive pay during system closures. Additionally, 10- and 11-month hourly employees do not receive pay during the months in which they are not working.

• Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.
• Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place to work in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.

WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY

YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-five percent (95%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey.

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.