2026 Assessment Coordinator

Job title: 2026 Assessment Coordinator in Christiansburg, VA at Montgomery County Public Schools
Company: Montgomery County Public Schools
Job description: Job Details:MCPS is an innovative educational community. We value diversity, and we are committed to equity and inclusion. MCPS empowers learners to realize success in an ever-changing global society through collaboration with communities, families, staff, and students. MCPS provides a safe, engaging learning environment and intentional exposure to positive social, emotional, and academic experiences.Our mission at Montgomery County Public Schools is to engage, encourage, and empower our students, staff, and community.Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Montgomery County offers a range of lifestyles, from bustling towns to rural communities. Virginia Tech and nearby Radford University provide many arts, cultural, STEM, and athletic opportunities, and the universities also attract a large international community. The region has been voted one of the best for raising a family, working in technology, and starting a business.Montgomery County offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living. One of the region's strengths is its easy access to outdoor adventure. You can kayak the New River, bike the Huckleberry Trail, swim in Claytor Lake, or hike the Appalachian Trail in just minutes from your doorstep. For more urban pursuits, Roanoke, Charlotte, and Washington D.C. are not far away.Job Description:Assessment CoordinatorSchool Year 2025-2026Are you passionate about using data to drive student success? The Montgomery County School Board in Virginia is now accepting applications for the Assessment Coordinator of the school division. We are seeking a qualified and experienced professional to join our school division and play a pivotal role in shaping how we measure and improve learning outcomes. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a strong background in educational assessment who is ready to lead division-wide efforts in data analysis, testing coordination, and instructional impact.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:The Assessment Coordinator is responsible for implementing the local, state, and national testing systems for Montgomery County Public Schools; directing, evaluating, and continuously revising the division's testing methods and procedures to provide the information and structural processes necessary to develop and maintain high-quality educational programs. This individual serves as a liaison to the state, federal government, test scoring companies, other school divisions, and departments and schools within the division on matters related to assessment.LICENSURE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required

• A combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.

• (Preferred)

• Experience with administering State and National testing, including Virginia SOL testing

• Experience working with PowerSchool Student Information System

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• Valid Virginia Educator’s Professional Certificate

• Master’s Degree in Education or Related Field

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership in the administration of national, state, and local assessments

• Analyze and communicate test results to identify strengths and weaknesses in instructional programs and to determine priority areas for improvement

• Assist in interpreting federal guidelines for ESSA to ensure proper test administration and accurate analysis of test results

• Serve a lead role in developing a balanced assessment system to accurately measure student mastery of content knowledge and 21st-century skills

• Act as a liaison to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), scoring vendors, other school divisions, and internal departments and schools on matters related to testing

• Oversee the continuation of online SOL testing across all schools and alternative private placements

• Provide oversight and coordination of English as a Second Language (ESL) screening and testing to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines

• Communicate test administration guidelines and the appropriate use of test results to various stakeholders

• Provide training to administrators, school improvement specialists, and school testing staff on test administration, test security, and data interpretation

• Offer leadership and guidance to school test coordinators

• Order and manage all testing materials

• Maintain testing material security and enforce protocols to prevent breaches

• Develop and prepare training materials for each test administration

• Respond to inquiries from school administrators regarding assessment results and testing procedures

• Provide technical assistance to administrators and school staff on testing processes.

• Attend state-provided test administration training and develop local procedures to ensure full compliance with state mandate.

• Oversee Remote Testing Learner’s Permit testing through the Virginia Department of Transportation

• Collaborate with the Department of Technology to ensure accurate data uploads and availability to support continuous improvement

• Collaborate with the Special Education Department to ensure accommodations are appropriately applied to testing sessions and local/state guidelines are followed for the LAVC/SPLAVC (credit accommodations)

• Lead the creation of user-friendly reports to help central office staff, school administrators, and teachers analyze and interpret assessment data

• Demonstrate expertise in school administration, educational trends, and compliance with federal, state, and local education laws and policies

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply or ensure compliance with School Board policies, procedures, and mandates

• Attention to detail

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, departments, and the community

• Effectively communicate and present information orally and in writing to various audiences

• Design, manage, and evaluate assessment-related projects using data analysis, technology, and research-based methods

• Perform related duties as assigned

FLSA: ExemptSALARY: $66,724.54 - $120,199.19 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience (current salary scale may change due to 2025-2026 budget considerations)BENEFITS:Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverageAmeritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lensesDelta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and familiesCarilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their familiesGenerous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more.CLOSING DATE: Open until filledEEO Statement:The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social servicesThe following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073(540) 382-5100
Expected salary: $66724 per year
Location: Christiansburg, VA
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