Testing Operations Manager

$102,669 - $126,194/Yr

The Los Angeles Unified School District - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Testing Operations Manager at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is responsible for planning and coordinating the operational aspects of the student State testing program. This role involves overseeing the distribution and inventory of testing materials, ensuring compliance with State and Federal testing requirements, and providing training and support to staff involved in the testing process. The position plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and security of student testing data and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversees State Assessments distribution, inventory, ordering and test control procedures.
• Serves as administrative liaison with State and federal vendors and representatives on matters relating to student testing.
• Prepares and distributes information on District student testing procedures using current technology, State student testing requirements, and quality control procedures.
• Develops, documents, and implements procedures for processing test booklets tests and capturing student demographic information.
• Trains and supervises staff on quality control issues to ensure security and confidentiality of student testing documents and information.
• Schedules receipt and delivery of student testing materials.
• Collects, records, organizes, and analyzes data such as student demographic data and test score data.
• Creates, monitors, and maintains operational data files.
• Prepares testing or other student demographic information on answer books for optical and digital scanning.
• Provides information to District personnel, educational agencies, and the public concerning District and State student testing procedures and programs.
• Travels to the regional Testing Centers and Testing Warehouse to monitor and evaluate the safety, security, and technology conditions; and transports secure materials from the Warehouse for shipping to the State.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Sixty semester units or equivalent quarter units from a recognized college or university, preferably including courses in supervision, statistics, teaching/training methods, and data analysis.
• Two years of program management experience working with State of California student testing programs, including one year working with data analysis procedures.
• Experience in supervising staff and implementing large scale educational testing programs, and test development are preferable.
• A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong background in data analysis with the ability to manipulate and process data.
• Technologically savvy and experienced with Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and virtual meeting software.
• Proficient in the use of Excel's functions, features, and formulas to organize, analyze, and adjust data.
• Highly organized individual that can effectively carry out multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with District staff, vendors, and school sites.

Benefits

• Paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Up to two weeks of paid vacation to start, increasing to three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Up to 13 paid holidays.