E-12 Educational and Assessment Coordinator

POSITION:
E-12 Educational and Assessment Coordinator

REPORTS TO:
Director of E-12 Education in partnership with Director of Title Programs & Multilingual Student Services

TYPE OF POSITION:
200 Days - Non-Rep Exempt Position

COMPENSATION:
$80,000 - $95,000 dependent on qualifications and experience

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
* Education: Minnesota Teaching License; preferred Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
* Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of educational experience; prior experience in assessment coordination or school improvement planning is highly desirable.
* Certifications: Valid State Educator or Administrator license.
* Skills: Proficiency in data management systems (e.g., Skyward, PearsonAccess Next) and advanced analytical skills in computer tools.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The E-12 Educational and Assessment Coordinator provides support in the administration, analysis, and implementation of all district-wide and state-mandated assessment programs. This role ensures that educational programming is effectively aligned with assessment data to support the diverse needs of general education, special education, and multilingual learners (MLs).

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Assessment Leadership & Management
o Serve as the state-designated District Assessment Coordinator (DAC), leading all standardized assessments measuring proficiency and growth (e.g. State testing, Capti, FastBridge, etc.).
o Support development and management of the comprehensive District Assessment Calendar, ensuring compliance with all state and district timelines.
o Oversee test security, ordering of materials, and coordination with IT for online testing requirements.
o Lead regular data-review sessions with building and district administration to translate district-wide trends into school-specific action plans and operational priorities.

Educational Programming & Data Integration
o Analyze and interpret assessment data to identify academic strengths and weaknesses, guiding improvements in instructional delivery and district programs with the E-12 Education department.
o Collaborate with school and district leaders to adapt and align curriculum resources and instructional materials based on data-driven insights.
o Support designing and facilitating district-wide professional development focused on assessment literacy and data-driven decision-making.

Support for Diverse Learners
o Special Education: Coordinate with Special Education staff to ensure all Individualized Education Program (IEP) accommodations are implemented during testing and support the team with data based goals.
o Multilingual Learners: Oversee ML assessment systems (e.g., WIDA ACCESS) and support aligned assessment practices.
o Equitable Access: Advocate for asset-based practices that ensure all learners-including those dually identified as ML and Special Education-receive appropriate testing supports.

Communication & Reporting
o Work with building and district level teams to interpret data and use it to support needed instructional changes.
o Guide staff and parents in interpreting student results and understanding the overall needs for assessment.
o Establish clear, streamlined communication channels for teachers regarding testing protocols, student accommodations, and the practical classroom application of assessment results.

Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:
* Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing.

BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance.(*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement.
Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.
St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix.

For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org