• Job Description

  Req#: R6826
  PLEASE NOTE: Your application will expire one year from the time of submission. Please feel free to apply to any other positions for which you may qualify.

  Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, a well-rounded benefits package, generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave), and an array of professional development opportunities. We’re always looking to add to our team of more than 3,000 dedicated professionals who are leading online education worldwide with transformative digital solutions – personalized to every student.

  Job Posting End Date:

  Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on

  12-12-2023

  Job Title:

  Assessment Accommodations Coordinator

  Contract Type:

  Employee

  Annual Salary:

  $57,000.00 - $96,841.00

  (Support staff salary will be based on internal equity and experience)

  Location:

  FL - HOME OFFICE

  Job Description Summary:

  Our Mission is to equip students for success by developing and delivering highly effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform.
  
  FLVS does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law.

  The Position:

  Position General Summary:

  The Assessment Accommodations Coordinator assists the District Assessment Team in the coordination, organization, and supervision of accommodations processes for students in FLVS K-12 District Schools who have IEPs, 504 Plans, and ESOL students who receive accommodations (including LF and LY students). The Assessment Accommodations Coordinator assists the District Assessment Team in ensuring proper implementation of accommodations for student standardized state assessments and third-party assessments. The Assessment Accommodations Coordinator works as a liaison with the ESE, 504, ESOL, and other school teams to provide information to students, parents, and General Education Instructors on implementing accommodations for standardized assessments.

  Essential Position Functions:

  • Coordinate implementation of accommodations for students with IEPs, 504 Plans, and ESOL students who receive accommodations (including LF and LY students) that are specific to in-person standardized assessments and virtual testing sessions

  • Collaborate with the Student Health and Wellness Coordinator for students with medical needs who have 504 plans or with IEPs

  • Create and maintain a process for accommodation reviews, reporting, and implementation for state assessments (PM, FAST, EOC, AP, AICE, CTE, PSAT, SAT, ACT)

  • Act as the College Board and ACT SSD Coordinator and point of contact for FLVS

  • Input and track accommodation requests on secured third-party sites for students with IEPs, 504 Plans, and ESOL students who receive accommodations (including LF and LY students) for PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP assessments

  • Collaborate with districts across the state of FL to assist in securing test locations and proctors for students approved for special testing through College Board and ACT

  • Meet FDOE deadlines for individual assessment ordering through DOE ShareFile and accommodations requests for in-person assessments

  • Collaborate with assessment proctors and test sites to ensure understanding of assessment accommodations for implementation in compliance with state and federal regulations

  • Provide information to internal and external stakeholders regarding specific implementation of accommodations and special testing needs such as group size, 1:1 testing, test site location needs, oral presentation, etc.

  • Coordinate, organize, and facilitate assessment meetings associated with students who have accommodations ensuring necessary participants are in attendance (ensure there is a translator as needed)

  • Act as the point of contact for FLVS District Schools for any questions from students, parents, or staff regarding testing accommodations for students with IEPs, 504 Plans, or ESOL students who receive accommodations (including LF and LY students). Ensure that communication to ESOL families is provided in the home language.

  • Collaborate regularly with ESE, 504, and ELL stakeholders at FLVS District Schools to support students and families with setting up appropriate groups, locations, and methods for testing accommodations and special testing considerations for state assessments including virtual PM, district site, and FLVS headquarters sessions

  • Assist with assigning and preparing proctors to accommodate students with IEPs, 504 Plans or ESOL students who receive accommodations (including LF and LY students) for virtual and in-person testing needs

  • Utilize the Florida DOE Portal to Exceptional Education Resources (PEER) program and the Student Information System (FOCUS) to access IEPs, 504 Plans, and ESOL students who receive accommodations (including LF and LY students)

  • Collaborate with ESE, 504, and ELL team stakeholders and run weekly reports in FOCUS to ensure documentation of accommodations for new enrollments and any revisions for current students at least weekly

  • Maintain accurate reports and excel sheets for student accommodation needs including special testing considerations and coordinate with the District Testing Team and school-based teams to ensure all parties have accurate updated records in a timely manner

  • Continue professional growth through participation in trainings and other staff development activities in relation to ESE, 504, and ESOL accommodations, state testing requirements, and third-party updates

  • Serve as the on-site School Assessment Coordinator during times of year when populations of students are tested at FLVS Headquarters in Orlando

  • Collaborate regularly with school stakeholders to obtain and maintain knowledge of state and third-party assessments to assist in accommodation planning and supports for students with IEPs, 504 Plans, and ESOL students who receive accommodations (including LF and LY students)

  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships by consulting regularly with internal and external customers

  • Establish and maintain an efficient and accurate record keeping system of current and cumulative student records of student assessment site assignments, assessment completion, and other relevant data

  • Create, maintain, and disseminate trainings and materials to provide regular professional development to internal stakeholders

  • Protect the privacy of student records per The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

  • Provide the highest level of customer service to students, families, and instructional staff

  • Model professional and ethical standards when working with students, parents, peers, and community members

  • Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others

  • All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established

  (These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

  Minimum Requirements:

  Education/Licensure/Certification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required

  • Valid professional Florida certificate in Exceptional Student Education K-12 - Preferred

  • ESOL Endorsement - Preferred

  Experience:

  • At least three years’ experience with standardized assessments and ESE compliance

  • Virtual education experience - Preferred

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Possess qualities and skills to be a proactive, positive team player

  • Ability to work with and through people to establish goals, objectives, and action plans

  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and effective time management

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Exercises independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet responsibilities

  • Effective conferencing skills

  • Knowledge of IDEA federal laws and state and local regulations as they relate to ESE

  CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

  COMMUNICATION SKILLS

  Clearly and effectively conveys and/or presents information verbally; summarizes what was heard to mitigate miscommunication; Shares ideas and perspectives and encourages others to do the same; Informs others involved in a project of new developments; Disseminates information to other employees, as appropriate; Effectively uses multiple channels to communicate important messages; Keeps supervisor well informed about progress and/or problems in a timely manner; Writes in a clear, concise, organized and convincing way for a variety of target audiences; The written message is consistently error-free; The written message has the desired effect on the target audience

  CUSTOMER FOCUS

  Prioritizes customers (internal and external) and their needs as primary and is dedicated to meeting their expectations; Develops and maintains customer relationships; builds credibility and trust; Quickly and effectively solves customer problems; Provides prompt, attentive service in a cheerful manner; adapts to changing information, conditions or challenges with a positive attitude; Incorporates customer feedback into delivery of service to provide the best experience possible for the customer; Actively promotes our organization in the community by serving as an ambassador or volunteer

  INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  Relates well with others; Treats others with respect; Shares views in a tactful way; Demonstrates diplomacy by approaching others about sensitive issues in non-threatening ways; Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others; Fosters an environment conducive to open, transparent communication among all levels and positions; Takes the initiative to get to know internal and external customers

  FUNCTIONAL /TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

  Has the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience to be successful in functional area of expertise; Dedicates time and energy to keeping abreast of the latest information related to area of expertise and technology; Picks up on technology quickly; Does well in technical courses and seminars; Produces high quality work in organized and timely fashion

  INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

  PEER RELATIONSHIPS

  Finds common ground and solves problems for the good of all; Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; Solves problems with peers with minimal “noise”; Is seen as a team player and is cooperative; Easily gains trust and support peers; Encourages collaboration; Is candid with peers

  CREATIVITY

  Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; Easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; Tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming sessions; Takes calculated risks; Is not afraid to try new things and potentially “fail fast”

  SELF KNOWLEDGE

  Seeks feedback; Gains insight from mistakes; Is open to constructive criticism; isn’t defensive; Proactively seeks to understand his/her strengths and areas for growth; applies information to best serve organization; Recognizes how his/her behavior impacts others and incorporates insight into future interactions

  PLANNING

  Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; Sets objectives and goals; Breaks down work into the process steps; Develops schedules and task/people assignments; Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; Measures performance against goals; Evaluates results

  ORGANIZING

  Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; Can attend to a broader range of activities as a result of organizing time efficiently; Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; Arranges information and files in a useful manner

  PROBLEM SOLVING

  Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; Probes all fruitful sources for answers; Can see hidden problems; Is excellent at honest analysis; Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers

  DRIVE FOR RESULTS

  Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; Very bottom-line oriented; Steadfastly pushes self and others for results; Is full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; Consistently seizes opportunities; Consistently exceeds goals

  Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

  • Frequency of travel: Occasional travel is required for meetings, trainings, and conferences; location may vary and may require overnight stays

  • Light physical activities and efforts required working in an office environment

  (Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

• About the company

  Florida Virtual School was founded in 1997 as the first statewide Internet-based public high school in the United States.

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