District Assessment Coordinator

• Oversee administration of the MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments) and MTAS (Minnesota Test of Academic Skills) for grades 3–8 and high school.
  
  

• Ensure all testing follows MDE procedures, security protocols, and accessibility guidelines.
  
  

• Train and support building test coordinators and staff in proper test administration and accommodations.
  
  

• Manage student data in PearsonAccess Next and TestNav platforms.

GOAL: Work closely with teachers and staff to ensure testing goes smoothly, students feel supported, and results are accurate and useful for instruction.

• Help plan and coordinate district-wide benchmark assessments (such as FASTBridge and Capti ReadBasix).
  
  

• Provide guidance on using data to improve instruction.
  
  

• Collaborate with principals and instructional teams to analyze trends and set goals based on assessment outcomes.

GOAL: Help teachers see data not as a number, but as a story about each student’s learning progress.

• Collaborate with special education and EL (English Learner) teams to ensure students receive appropriate testing accommodations.
  
  

• Monitor compliance with MDE testing accessibility guidelines.
  
  

• Communicate clearly with families about assessment schedules, purposes, and accommodations.
  
  

• Review data to identify and close achievement and opportunity gaps

GOAL: Give all students an equal opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge.

• Oversee the accuracy, security, and confidentiality of student test data.
  
  

• Review reports and dashboards to ensure correct student records and demographics.
  
  

• Support staff in using assessment dashboards and data systems effectively.

GOAL: Accurate data to help us celebrate growth, identify needs, and guide our next steps for student success.

• Lead annual training sessions for building test coordinators and proctors.
  
  

• Maintain ongoing communication with MDE regarding updates, guidance, and deadlines.
  
  

• Share testing calendars, procedures, and resources with staff and families.
  
  

• Help teachers interpret and apply assessment results in their classrooms.

GOAL: Maintain open communication and clear processes to ensure testing is as smooth and stress-free of an experience as possible for both our students and staff.