State Testing Coordinator - Florida

Graduation Alliance is looking for a State Testing Coordinator to join a team dedicated to helping at-risk students reach graduation day. The State Testing Coordinator is responsible for organizing and disseminating communications regarding test dates and required materials, preparing students to successfully meet mandatory state testing for high school completion, and maintaining accurate records for test results. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable with technology, organized, can effectively provide academic support for at-risk learners, and willing to travel., * Communicate with students using multiple modalities to advertise upcoming test dates and test preparation materials

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding testing information

• Provide tutoring/remediation resources for students who need support

• Drive student attendance to required state testing

• Record keeping for state testing attendance and results

• Monitor attendance and pass rates to ensure provider graduation rate requirements are met

• Proctor exams while maintaining a controlled exam environment, ensuring academic integrity, and adhering to all state testing procedures as defined

• Develop solutions and processes for state testing coordination and/or record keeping * Coordinate course finalizations, tracking exam score results

• Manage exam sessions and scheduling efficiencies by leveraging proctor network for staffing

• Provide specialized academic support to meet state testing requirements

• Proctor certification where applicable (may be completed after hire date, although employment is contingent upon eligibility and successful completion)

• Florida State educator licensure

Desired Experience and Requirements:

• Superior organizational skills, ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently.

• Experience providing tutoring/remediation, particularly for at-risk learners.

• A bachelor’s degree in education or counseling is strongly preferred.

• Team-focused, “can-do” attitude about the achievement of goals.

• Comfort with technology and learning management systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Google Suite or equivalent.

• Demonstrated professionalism that displays effective judgment and professional integrity.

This position is mostly remote. Candidate must live in Florida and be willing to travel within the state up to 25% of the time. The busiest travel times are in October and February - June., * Bachelor’s (Required)

License/Certification:

• Florida teaching certificate/license (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

In partnership with educators, government agencies, and community leaders across the nation, Graduation Alliance provides versatile pathways to high school graduation for youth and adults, fosters college and career exploration, and connects job creators to skilled and ready workers. Since 2007, Graduation Alliance has worked with more than 650 state agencies, school districts, community colleges, and workforce boards around the country to recruit, re-enroll, educate, and mentor students. Graduation Alliance also operates The American Academy, an exemplary online high school that is fully accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission, a division of Cognia.

Our full-service diploma completion programs can be delivered in facility-based, blended, or fully online settings. These programs are supported with recruiting, transcript analysis, technology, coaching and mentoring, and robust support services.

We also develop and facilitate skill certification packages with tailored support to students of all ages. In coordination with local and national employers, we offer work experience, internship programs and job placement. And we partner with institutions to provide pathways to post-secondary education and career training, complete with preferential enrollment, dual credit opportunities, and early financial aid reviews.

In early 2021, Graduation Alliance became a Certified B Corporation. B Corporations use the power of their businesses to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy, and meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

Graduation Alliance works for one common goal: creating opportunity through the power of education.