JHS Testing Center Assistant Coordinator High School
Starting Hourly Range: $19.00 - $25.21 per hr (commensurate with experience)
Date Posted: October 28th, 2026 Application Deadline: (until filled)
Terms of Employment: Non-Cat V - 176 days - School Year Employee Application Process: A completed online application is REQUIRED. (See application instructions at www.jpsonline.org)
Job Description
Summary:
The Testing Center Assistant Coordinator provides essential operational and instructional support to the Test Center Coordinator in managing the daily operations of the Testing & Accommodation Center (TAC). This position helps maintain academic integrity, delivers legally mandated special education testing accommodations with fidelity, and fosters a consistent, low-anxiety, and professional environment. The assistant plays a key role in allowing the TAC to serve students before, during, and after the school day. The Assistant must be able to work independently and supervise the Center unassisted during shifts the Coordinator is not on-site.
- Compliance: Assist in guaranteeing that all legally mandated accommodations (extended time, read-aloud services, small group environments, etc.) are met accurately and consistently.
- Integrity: Provide active proctoring to maintain high testing standards and security, reducing the logistical burden on general education teachers.
- Student Support: Serve as a patient, calm presence to reduce testing anxiety and provide a predictable, supportive environment where students can demonstrate their true academic potential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Testing Operations & Logistics Support
- Assist the Coordinator with the check-in and check-out process for students and secure testing materials.
- Help prepare the physical space, manage room setup and workstation readiness, and organize resources before testing blocks begin.
- Collaborate with the Coordinator to interface with a variety of student support services (e.g., JASPER, SRC, Case Managers) and classroom teachers.
- Proctoring & Accommodation Delivery
- Actively monitor and proctor exams closely to ensure academic honesty and a distraction-free environment.
- Deliver specific accommodations as outlined in student plans under the guidance of the Coordinator, including setting up test-reading software or providing scribing services when required.
- Directly support the unique needs of special education students during core hours and general education and special education students during extension hours.
- Documentation & Security
- Help track and document student attendance, time spent testing, and the specific accommodations utilized during each session.
- Assist in managing tech security by monitoring dedicated student Chromebooks configured in lockdown mode.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all student records, IEP details, and testing data.
Daily Operating Schedule The TAC is designed to maximize instructional time. The Assistant's 29.75-hour weekly schedule will consist of shifts
determined within the following operational blocks:
- 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Early-bird testing (Extended time and make-ups to ensure students do not miss core instructional minutes).
- 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM: Core testing hours for Special Education students.
- 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM: After-school test completion for general and special education students.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education/Certification Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Experience working in an educational setting, preferably with special education, 504, or ELL student populations, is highly desirable.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with educational technology, specifically Google Workspace/Chromebooks and assistive technology (e.g., text-to-speech software). Ability to navigate and enter data into Google spreadsheets.
- Organization & Communication: Strong attention to detail for tracking student data. Consistent and effective use of email for team communication.
- Demeanor: A patient, calm, and encouraging presence that helps reduce student anxiety.
Note: The above description is intended to be illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Notice of Nondiscrimination The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The District's Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy and Grievance Procedures are listed within Board Policy.