Part-Time Testing Coordinator

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

Wake Preparatory Academy is now accepting applications for a Part-Time Testing Coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure compliance with NC testing policies and procedures
• Facilitate assessment training of school level test coordinators and campus test administrators
• Collaborate with EC to verify, code, and communicate accommodations for state and vendor testing.
• Support campuses with pre and post testing letters, score distribution and follow-up questions from families for state assessments.
• Manage WIDA AMS/WIDA Secure Portal and Riverside Data Manager for all SE campuses.
• Complete and submit assessment data corrections for NC DPI.
• Order materials and set test windows for state and vendor assessments.
• Ensure compliance of 95% participation rate on state assessment through absentee rostering, daily activity monitoring through NC Test, and verification through each school’s member file.
• Manage school level test coordinator to-do tasks and verify completion, report back to Manager of Student Effectiveness.
• Compile documentation needed for NCDPI including beginning/mid/end of year assessment checklists, assessment violations and irregularities, Read to Achieve eligibility, historical audits, and cohort graduation rates.
• Complete DPI mandated test coordinator training - in person/virtual/asynchronous.
• Gather and maintain test administrator documentation throughout the school year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of IDEA and how it pertains to assessments for students with disabilities, including requirements for accommodations, alternate assessments, and timelines.
• Understanding of the different types of standardized tests used in the district/state (e.g., state assessments, MAP, SAT/ACT) and how to appropriately modify or adapt these tests for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of accommodations
• Ability to interpret testing data and results to assess the effectiveness of accommodations or modifications, as well as to ensure the accurate representation of student abilities.
• Providing training to teachers, staff, and test proctors on how to administer assessments, use accommodations, and maintain test security and integrity.
• Working closely with Special Education teachers, IEP teams, and 504 coordinators to ensure the alignment of test accommodations with students' IEPs or 504 Plans.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents about testing schedules, accommodations, and how their child's needs will be met during testing.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, Psychology, Educational Assessment, or a related field.
• BIB background check
• Familiarity with special education laws (IDEA, Section 504) and how they relate to assessments and accommodations.
• 2-3 years of experience in a K-12 school setting, preferably in a special education role (e.g., special education teacher, IEP coordinator, instructional coach, or related position)
• State Teacher Certification or Special Education Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4-5+ years of experience in a K-12 school setting, preferably in a special education role (e.g., special education teacher, IEP coordinator, instructional coach, or related position)
• Deep understanding of federal and state laws regarding assessments and accommodations for students with disabilities (IDEA, 504, ESSA, etc.)
• Certification in Special Education Assessment, School Leadership, or Instructional Coaching.

Wake Preparatory Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.

If you have any questions about this position, please send an email to wpa-jobs@charter.one