What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Testing Coordinator position at Ethical Culture Fieldston School?
Who we are?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses - one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, and the other in Manhattan. The Upper School, located in the Bronx, is comprised of approximately 600 students and 80 faculty members.
What is essential about working at our school?
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.
We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.
Role Summary
The Special Testing Coordinator will lead the Upper School Testing Center and coordinate all Special Testing for standardized testing administration for Upper School students and families. We are looking for passionate educators to join our community who are committed to progressive education, who consider ethics to be at the core of their work with students and colleagues, and who will contribute to the academic success of all of our students.
Responsibilities
Upper School Standardized Testing:
Coordinate the application process for standardized testing accommodations and administer special testing protocols.
Send timely communication about standardized testing process for rising 11th Grade families.
Manage deadlines and consent forms for standardized testing organizations.
Verify special testing documentation and adhere to student privacy and confidentiality protocols pertaining to the maintenance of shared digital files; gather documentation from specialists and tutors.
Coordinate with Learning Specialists, the Learning Center Department Chair, and college counselors as needed to understand testing and accommodations needed.
Submit change of request forms for College Board and ACT.
Assist parent/s regarding information related to the appeal process for unapproved special testing accommodations.
Work with parents, students, and Upper School Test Coordinator to coordinate scheduling of special testing windows.
Manage and coordinate the scheduling of proctors for special testing windows.
Administer special testing examinations for standardized tests.
Receive, distribute, and collect testing materials while maintaining a high level of test security.
Package and ship special testing materials in collaboration with the Upper School Testing Coordinator.
Liaise with the College Board and the ACT to troubleshoot application or testing issues.
Upper School Test Center:
Oversee the Upper School Testing Center.
Create, distribute, and communicate Test Center schedules to students, faculty, and administration.
Establish and communicate testing protocols and processes for faculty to coordinate and schedule assessments for students who use the Test Center.
Manage and organize accommodations for daily, midterm, and final assessments.
Requirements
Devotion to the mission of Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Commitment to an organizational culture marked by trust, integrity, ethics, professionalism, inclusiveness, and respect for diversity in all its forms
BA in a related field.
Previous experience working with high school students preferred.
Previous experience working in an independent school preferred.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
An ability to relate well to all constituencies in a school setting.
Flexibility to serve as a proctor for national and special testing dates, including weekends and school holidays.
All candidates should visit our employment page at https://www.ecfs.org/careers/ to apply. Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references. We will be accepting applications until the position is filled.
EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
