High School Testing Coordinator
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Company Description
Together | A Future Without Limits
KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college/career-preparatory, public charter schools serving approximately 5,000 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 2,000 alumni. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: To build academically excellent schools that create unlimited opportunity for all students. For 20 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.
At KIPP, you have the freedom to innovate and the support to grow. You never stop learning, and you’re part of a national network that’s leading the way in getting students from underserved communities to and through college, and beyond. As the largest charter school management organization in New Orleans, we serve nearly 15% of the city’s students, so we need passionate teammates to join us to make their impact at KIPP. Where will YOU take us? Click here to learn more about teaching and working at KIPP!
Job Description
The High School Testing Coordinator is responsible for the end-to-end coordination and flawless execution of all major assessments at the school site, including interim exams, ACT/SAT, EOCs, AP exams, Lexile assessments, and related celebrations. This role ensures that testing runs smoothly, securely, and yields accurate student data to drive critical academic decisions.
Core Testing Coordination
Work in close collaboration with the Director of Academic Operations to plan, execute, and troubleshoot all stages of testing operations.
Interim Exams
Implement school-based interim exam schedules.
Ensure testing environments and materials are compliant and well-organized.
Secure accurate student data collection for instructional planning.
ACT & Pre-ACT
Coordinate with regional partners to deliver smooth administration of ACT and Pre-ACT exams.
Oversee student rosters, room assignments, and proctor preparation.
End-of-Course (EOC) Exams
Manage logistics for EOC exam implementation, including training, materials handling, and testing accommodations.
Ensure secure and standardized administration aligned to state requirements.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
Lead school-based implementation of AP testing, including College Board registration and compliance.
Prepare proctor schedules and exam day procedures.
SAT Exams
Coordinate administration of SAT testing days including student eligibility, room assignments, and proctor deployment.
Ensure test integrity and smooth operations on test day.
Lexile Testing
Lead Lexile testing logistics and data capture.
Use assessment data to support curriculum pathways and student growth tracking.
Culture & Student Engagement
Design and implement school-wide testing celebrations and incentive systems to promote strong participation and positive student culture around assessment.
Collaborate with school leaders to recognize testing achievements and create a motivating environment.
Qualifications
The following are required for the role:
Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: 3–5+ years in quantitative information systems, education data, or related field (or equivalent experience); K-12 data operations, SIS administration, or assessment data management; Proven ownership of data quality: imports/exports, validation, state reporting, and assessment windows.
Knowledge: FERPA and data governance; student data lifecycle (enrollment → scheduling → attendance → grades → transcripts); State reporting schemas and file formats; basic understanding of IDEA data elements; Assessment ecosystems (NWEA, DIBELS, ACT, etc.) and roster integrations.
Technical Skills & Tools: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, Python, or Tableau; Advanced Excel/Sheets (nested formulas, pivots, Power Query/Query); CSV hygiene; SIS admin (PowerSchool/Infinite Campus or similar); SFTP workflows; Basic SQL for querying and QA; dashboard tools (Tableau/Looker/Power BI) for publishing reports.
A personal affinity to our mission and vision, as well as demonstrated commitment to our
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