Somerville School District
25-26 Testing Coordinator - ACCESS and MCAS
Somerville School District, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145
Responsibilities:
Monitor DESE's Statewide Testing schedule and communicate those dates with MCAS team and others who need to know Continuously monitor student enrollment to claim newly enrolled students Create, maintain, and share MCAS lists throughout the academic year with the principal, guidance educator and other staff and provide relevant data/information in regards Oversee and coordinate all MCAS tests (ELA, Math, Science) per DESE schedule Work with SPS District Administrator, DESE and Supervisor to receive access to all necessary portals and testing websites (DESE Security Portal, MCAS Service Center, PearsonAccess Next) Review, understand and share MCAS and student assessment testing updates, deadlines, policy changes, and other important information from DESE with the administrative team and other staff as needed Annually review all DESE provided training materials, webinars and websites to understand all aspects of testing (Principal and Test Administrator Manuals, Student Assessment Updates, MCAS Service Center training modules, PearsonAccess Next, test security requirements, accommodations allowed for Spec Ed/ELs, Student Participation requirements) Schedule, coordinate and facilitate MCAS meetings, agendas and minutes Monitor the DESE dropbox/csv files, prepare and import to Pearson Access by the DESE's deadlines for ELA, Math and Science MCAS. Create master testing list and testing plan (Identify and assign rooms, plan lunches, makeup days) Create and send communications about testing to Principal, students, families and staff Collaborate with IT to prepare chromebooks for testing Add 504 and IEP testing accommodations to csv files Order and return all testing materials and paper tests by deadlines Determine teacher availability each year and assign proctor responsibilities Prepare all training materials and presentations for staff who will proctor tests Work closely with MLE and Special Education Department Chairs so that the needs of students within these departments are supported for each test Monitor DESE Security dropbox data as needed Order and organize all required testing materials Prepare Cognia system for testing and print tickets Assign additional accommodations in Cognia as needed Keep website and all relevant documents updated with testing schedule and information In collaboration with the administration, complete the annual discrepancy reporting per DESE schedule for review MCAS Alternative Assessment
Determine who is taking MCAS alt. by working with staff who oversees the development of the portfolios Order MCAS alt. portfolios by deadline and return by deadline Send MCAS alt reports to students/families Work with IT to have MCAS alt. test results added to Aspen Distribute the final portfolio to the Special Education Department ACCESS Testing
Work closely with the MLE Department Chair to coordinate and oversee ACCESS testing and the schedule Validate ACCESS information after the completion of testing Order all testing materials and organize for testing Monitor and oversee the WIDA AMS for ACCESS testing Prepare testing materials, test sessions and tickets
Terms of Employment:
Seasonal/Yearly Appointment
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
Stipend: Maximumum $5,000
The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the bases of race, color, age, religion, disability, preganancy, home status, martital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Monitor DESE's Statewide Testing schedule and communicate those dates with MCAS team and others who need to know Continuously monitor student enrollment to claim newly enrolled students Create, maintain, and share MCAS lists throughout the academic year with the principal, guidance educator and other staff and provide relevant data/information in regards Oversee and coordinate all MCAS tests (ELA, Math, Science) per DESE schedule Work with SPS District Administrator, DESE and Supervisor to receive access to all necessary portals and testing websites (DESE Security Portal, MCAS Service Center, PearsonAccess Next) Review, understand and share MCAS and student assessment testing updates, deadlines, policy changes, and other important information from DESE with the administrative team and other staff as needed Annually review all DESE provided training materials, webinars and websites to understand all aspects of testing (Principal and Test Administrator Manuals, Student Assessment Updates, MCAS Service Center training modules, PearsonAccess Next, test security requirements, accommodations allowed for Spec Ed/ELs, Student Participation requirements) Schedule, coordinate and facilitate MCAS meetings, agendas and minutes Monitor the DESE dropbox/csv files, prepare and import to Pearson Access by the DESE's deadlines for ELA, Math and Science MCAS. Create master testing list and testing plan (Identify and assign rooms, plan lunches, makeup days) Create and send communications about testing to Principal, students, families and staff Collaborate with IT to prepare chromebooks for testing Add 504 and IEP testing accommodations to csv files Order and return all testing materials and paper tests by deadlines Determine teacher availability each year and assign proctor responsibilities Prepare all training materials and presentations for staff who will proctor tests Work closely with MLE and Special Education Department Chairs so that the needs of students within these departments are supported for each test Monitor DESE Security dropbox data as needed Order and organize all required testing materials Prepare Cognia system for testing and print tickets Assign additional accommodations in Cognia as needed Keep website and all relevant documents updated with testing schedule and information In collaboration with the administration, complete the annual discrepancy reporting per DESE schedule for review MCAS Alternative Assessment
Determine who is taking MCAS alt. by working with staff who oversees the development of the portfolios Order MCAS alt. portfolios by deadline and return by deadline Send MCAS alt reports to students/families Work with IT to have MCAS alt. test results added to Aspen Distribute the final portfolio to the Special Education Department ACCESS Testing
Work closely with the MLE Department Chair to coordinate and oversee ACCESS testing and the schedule Validate ACCESS information after the completion of testing Order all testing materials and organize for testing Monitor and oversee the WIDA AMS for ACCESS testing Prepare testing materials, test sessions and tickets
Terms of Employment:
Seasonal/Yearly Appointment
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
Stipend: Maximumum $5,000
The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the bases of race, color, age, religion, disability, preganancy, home status, martital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.