Administrator Coach - Regional Assessment

Primary Purpose
Supervising the regional testing program, ensuring compliance with state and national
testing requirements; assuring technical support for online and in-person testing, as well as
liaison to the Texas Education Agency and state assessment vendors; coordinating,
marketing, supporting, and training district and campus staff in the service center's Data
System Resources (DRS) such as Eduphoria, DMAC, TEKSbank, and Mastery Prep.
Serving as regional testing coordinator, interfacing with 76 school districts and 40 charters.
Utilizing assessment and data tools to support formative and summative data analysis and
continuous improvement.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to interface with a large
variety of stakeholders. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education:
Masters Degree in related area (required)
Bachelor's Degree (required)
Certification:
Valid Texas Teacher Certificate, (required)
Valid Administrator Certificate, (required)
Experience:
Minimum of three years of central office experience (required)
Minimum of two years of campus administrative experience (preferred)
Minimum of three years as a testing coordinator in a K-12 public school
system (required)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge and understanding of test measurement concepts including
norm-referenced assessment procedures, interpretation, and data analysis
Knowledge and understanding of TEA accountability requirements and
test administrative procedures
Knowledge and understanding of Assessment Data Systems (Eduphoria,
DMAC Solutions, MAPS, NWEA, TFAR, etc.)
Knowledge and understanding of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google
equivalents
Skill, knowledge, and ability to communicate with a broad and diverse
constituency
Skill and ability to present data and trainings to a regional administrative
audience both in-person and virtually
Strong organizational skills to organize multiple training sessions
regionwide
Understanding of college entrance exams and College Board
assessments such as TSIA, Advanced Placement, ACT/SAT
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
Assessment:
Provide training and support for leaders with test measurement
concepts including norm-referenced assessment procedures,
interpretation, and data analysis
Provide technical assistance and professional development regarding
campus leadership development in the areas of data analysis and
continuous improvement
Train and support campus and/or district staff regarding the
understanding and appropriate use of assessment data
Train and support campus and/or district staff to ensure proper
administration of all norm-referenced and criterion-referenced
assessments
Manage assigned projects or processes to achieve defined outcomes and
meet required due dates for compliance with state requirements
Support District Testing Coordinators in management of state and local
test administration
Collaborate with the accountability, special programs, MTSS, GT, and,
emergent bilingual specialists to identify professional development
needs associated with assessment and data analysis to close student
achievement gaps among sub-groups
Take initiative to develop professional, appropriate trainings and
technical support for regional assignments
Support the efforts of the School Improvement Team, Accountability
Specialist, and other departments at the ESC as directed to support
professional development for district or campus needs
Support and coordinate the annual assessment conference with ESC
Region 10 and ESC Region 11
Support and coordinator site sessions and monthly support sessions on
Assessment Data Systems (Eduphoria, DMAC Solutions, MAPS,
NWEA, etc.)
Coordinate, market, support, and utilize in the service center's Data
System Resources (DRS) such as Eduphoria, DMAC, TEKSbank, and
Mastery Prep to train professional learning communities on the use of
formative data
Skill, knowledge, and ability to communicate assessment security
procedures and legal requirements
School Improvement:
Ensures LEAs meet the grant program requirements for the School
Improvement Grant and/or the Effective Schools Framework Facilitation Grant
Has a deep understanding of Texas School Accountability, and higher
education assessment accountability
Cultivates relationships and designs professional learning for campus leaders
and District Coordinators of School Improvement (DCSIs)
Ability to -coach and support district and campus leaders in developing an
improvement plan aligned to rigorous goals and develop systems and structures
to support the implementation of the plan
In-depth knowledge of campus leaders' roles as instructional leaders, including
critical instructional leadership tasks such as observation/feedback cycles, data
analysis, and professional development
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective Schools Framework Diagnostics:
Ability to analyze and synthesize data and other authentic instructional artifacts
to assess leadership proficiency
Ability to self-reflect, apply feedback, and continuously improve
Ability to develop the capacity to write an Effective School Framework
Diagnostic report with support and guidance from the School Improvement
Lead or designee
Ability to develop the capacity to complete an Academic Review report with
support and guidance from School Improvement Lead or designee
Ability to attend all required TEA training related to job responsibilities
Strong organizational and time management skills
Stong verbal and written skills
Professional Development
Attend state and local training for state accountability, College Board
requirements, and Data Resource Systems as required
Perform all other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor or Director
Supervisory Duties
None.
Equipment / Specialized Software Used
Computers, projection devices, control panels in meeting rooms, printers, productivity
software, software specific to the job assignment, network resources, internet resources,
and other hardware and software necessary to effectively and efficiently perform the
functions of the job.
Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)
Mental: Public relations and people skills are required at all times, work with frequent
interruptions, and maintain professional composure under stress.
Physical: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, ability to move tables and chairs and
load and unload boxes/materials. Prolonged use of computers.
Environmental: Open cubicles/workstations.
Travel: Travel to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the region and some overnight
travel is required. Assignments to districts are based on the needs of the LEA and the
availability of consultants. Mileage is reimbursed and arrangements for overnight travel
are provided by ESC Region 11.
Evaluation
Annual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with adopted policies of
the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent on
performance, need, and funding.

• This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive
  list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
  They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for
  making fair hiring and pay decisions.
  This position is funded using federal monies and is assigned programs to include
  activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.