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 5 core beliefs - Relentlessness, Elevation, Achievement, Community, and Hope.

• All offers are considered pending until the successful completion of a professional reference check, including your most recent supervisor, as well as a state/federal background check.

The following are strongly preferred for the role:

• Intermediate SQL and light scripting (Python or Google Apps Script) for ETL/automation; Experience leading state submissions and calendaring data deadlines; Data governance certification (e.g., DCAM fundamentals) or analytics certs.

The physical demands and environmental conditions described below are representative, but not exhaustive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. All of these physical requirements should be able to be performed with clarity, coherence and connectedness of the KNOS vision, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Commitments

• Maintain a friendly, respectful, professional and courteous attitude with all people, including all KNOS employees, Board members, community and philanthropic partners, funders, and vendors.
• Model superior customer service behavior by maintaining positive relationships with all KNOS stakeholders.
• Contribute as a positive and effective team member; work effectively with other team members to accomplish KNOS goals.
• Be prompt and available for flexible scheduling; be honest and fair in all professional dealings.

Physical & Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to communicate information and ideas effectively so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations, including noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds, to more moderate situations such as classrooms or large group professional settings.

Work Environment

• Duties are performed both remotely and in an office environment and may require traveling to other school facilities using employee's personal transportation.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and various digital devices.
• This is a full-time position; Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Work Authorization

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Additional Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, and we routinely engage in compensation analysis for all roles across the organization to ensure that we remain competitive in the market

• 403(b) retirement plan – KNOS matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 5% of salary and any bonuses. Vested immediately in 403(b)
• KNOS employees are eligible for health and wellbeing benefits starting the first day of the month following their Date of Hire
• Comprehensive, customizable health coverage, including disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity, FSAs for health and dependent care, and free dental and vision for employees
• KNOS employees are provided ~30 paid holidays and additional paid time off
• Opportunities for on-going professional development

Disclaimer:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between KNOS and any of its employees.

KIPP New Orleans Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At KIPP New Orleans Schools, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. KNOS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of KNOS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

KNOS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the KNOS has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Contact Us:

Please contact our regional Talent Team at talent@kippneworleans.org with any questions.