Assessment Development Coordinator

Title: Assessment Development Coordinator 

Department: Accountability and Assessment 

Reports To: Director, Accountability and Assessment 

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 198,000  students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities  who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours  requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us? 

Job Summary 

Coordinates district-wide implementation of various summative and periodic assessments. Keeps abreast of state assessment initiatives and participates in all applicable meetings and professional  development. Oversees and coordinates the work of staff responsible for the implementation and support of the District’s assessment programs. 

Essential Functions 

• Coordinates, implements and monitors state and federal summative and periodic assessment  programs in the School District of Philadelphia which includes but is not limited to Accessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELLs), Algebra Proficiency Examination for eighth grade students, and pre- and post-assessment of Supplemental Educational Services (SES) for students receiving tutoring from outside providers. 

• Gathers input from educators to improve the assessment programs.  

• Coordinates and delivers the training of school testing coordinators in test administration and approved testing practices. 

• Coordinates assessment logistics, including the timely distribution of and collection of test materials and results. 

• Reports and investigates test security violations. 

• Attends the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s presentations to be aware of new developments in assessment and related topics.