25-26 Testing Coordinator ACCESS and MCAS at Somerville Public Schools

Responsibilities:Monitor DESEs Statewide Testing schedule and communicate those dates with MCAS team and others who need to knowContinuously monitor student enrollment to claim newly enrolled studentsCreate maintain and share MCAS lists throughout the academic year with the principal guidance educator and other staff and provide relevant data/information in regardsOversee and coordinate all MCAS tests (ELA Math Science) per DESE scheduleWork with SPS District Administrator DESE and Supervisor to receive access to all necessary portals and testing websites (DESE Security Portal MCAS Service Center PearsonAccess Next)Review understand and share MCAS and student assessment testing updates deadlines policy changes and other important information from DESE with the administrative team and other staff as neededAnnually review all DESE provided training materials webinars and websites to understand all aspects of testing (Principal and Test Administrator Manuals Student Assessment Updates MCAS Service Center training modules PearsonAccess Next test security requirements accommodations allowed for Spec Ed/ELs Student Participation requirements)Schedule coordinate and facilitate MCAS meetings agendas and minutesMonitor the DESE dropbox/csv files prepare and import to Pearson Access by the DESEs deadlines for ELA Math and Science MCAS.Create master testing list and testing plan (Identify and assign rooms plan lunches makeup days)Create and send communications about testing to Principal students families and staffCollaborate with IT to prepare chromebooks for testingAdd 504 and IEP testing accommodations to csv filesOrder and return all testing materials and paper tests by deadlinesDetermine teacher availability each year and assign proctor responsibilitiesPrepare all training materials and presentations for staff who will proctor testsWork closely with MLE and Special Education Department Chairs so that the needs of students within these departments are supported for each testMonitor DESE Security dropbox data as neededOrder and organize all required testing materialsPrepare Cognia system for testing and print ticketsAssign additional accommodations in Cognia as neededKeep website and all relevant documents updated with testing schedule and informationIn collaboration with the administration complete the annual discrepancy reporting per DESE schedule for reviewMCAS Alternative AssessmentDetermine who is taking MCAS alt. by working with staff who oversees the development of the portfoliosOrder MCAS alt. portfolios by deadline and return by deadlineSend MCAS alt reports to students/familiesWork with IT to have MCAS alt. test results added to AspenDistribute the final portfolio to the Special Education DepartmentACCESS TestingWork closely with the MLE Department Chair to coordinate and oversee ACCESS testing and the scheduleValidate ACCESS information after the completion of testingOrder all testing materials and organize for testingMonitor and oversee the WIDA AMS for ACCESS testingPrepare testing materials test sessions and ticketsTerms of Employment:Seasonal/Yearly AppointmentJuly 1 2025 through June 30 2026Stipend: Maximumum $5000The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the bases of race color age religion disability preganancy home status martital/civil union status sex/gender gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status place of birth national origin ancestry cultural identity genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Active Directory,Identity & Access Management,LDAP,SAFe,Assistive Technologies,Authentication,Pediatrics Experience,NVDA,Sailpoint,SSH,SSO,Oracle Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1