K-12 Assessment Lead - Indiana
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We're currently accepting applications from those living in: AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, IL, IO, KS, MA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV.
About the Role
The Assessment Lead owns the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of both virtual and in-person standardized assessments for OpenEd students across the state in Indiana. Serving as the primary subject matter expert for designated assessments, this role develops deep expertise in assessment requirements, administration protocols, testing platforms, and state-specific implementation expectations.
The Assessment Lead manages all operational aspects of assessment delivery, including test planning, identifying testing locations, scheduling, student rostering, proctor readiness, testing logistics, platform access, data management, score reporting, and compliance monitoring. Working closely with internal teams,, schools, and teachers, the Assessment Lead ensures testing events are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable requirements.
This role serves as the operational lead during active testing windows, facilitating successful testing experiences, resolving real-time issues, and ensuring timely and accurate assessment data and results. The Assessment Lead also partners with Student Success, Family Success, and other stakeholders to provide assessment guidance, resources, reporting, and support throughout the assessment lifecycle.
Previous school-based experience implementing standardized testing and valid Indiana teaching credentials required.
Travel to testing locations (e.g., schools, libraries, hotels), is required during peak testing periods, with potential for overnight stays
Key Responsibilities
Be the subject matter expert on each assessment, testing requirements, assessment details, testing implementation specifics, proctor requirements, and related details for all assessments and testing events in Indiana. Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership by delivering data-driven assessment recommendations and taking full ownership of their end-to-end implementation across Indiana
Interpret state assessment requirements, testing regulations, and administration protocols for assigned programs and determine operational implementation approaches that ensure compliance and successful assessment delivery.
Act as School Test Coordinator (STC) in TIDE assessment portal and complete all trainings and activities related to those permissions.
Identify technical needs for proctors, students, and families for all assigned testing events (hardware, software, credentials, system access, etc.); ensure access to stakeholders prior to testing events
Oversee the accurate set-up of testing schedules with corresponding proctor assignments within OpenEd platform, prior to test windows
Analyze participation trends and testing demand and recommend staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation strategies.
Work with the teacher team to identify the number of teachers needed to proctor each testing event and ensure teacher availability
Direct and coordinate the work of all testing staff including site representatives, room monitors, and test administrators
Ensure all staff participating in assessment events are trained and qualified for the responsibilities of their role.
Independently identify assessment risks, evaluate potential solutions, and make recommendations regarding testing operations, resource allocation, scheduling strategy, and process improvements
Orchestrate live testing events; respond to proctor inquiries, ensure access to scheduled sessions, resolve real-time schedule conflicts and technical issues, deliver successful testing sessions for students
Serve as the on-duty Assessment Team Lead during all live/active testing events/windows; facilitate, troubleshoot, ensure successful completion
Ensure accurate and up-to-date data management and reporting related to each assessment event; monitor schedules and score entry; ensure data in designated systems and platforms is current, accurate, and available to related teams
Oversee score reporting, uploading to platform, and related post-assessment data needs
Evaluate assessment outcomes, identify operational risks and improvement opportunities, and recommend enhancements to assessment processes, procedures, and resource planning through post-assessment retrospectives
Prepare test preparation resources; ensure the Family Success team has access to test specifics, delivery protocols, and follow-up reports
Collaborate with Student Success team on pre and post-test support, communication, and resources
Collaborate internally with state-specific or assessment-related responses to external inquiries
Qualifications & Requirements
Required
Current Indiana teaching certification
Experience with K-12 state assessment programs and testing regulations.
Strong analytical skills with experience managing data, reporting, and system-based processes.
Experience working with databases, spreadsheets, and data management systems.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel periodically to support in-person testing events.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex requirements, exercise independent judgement, and make operational decisions affecting assessment compliance.
Preferred
Experience with student information systems, assessment platforms, or state testing systems.
Experience supporting virtual and in-person testing environments.
Project management experience in education, compliance, or operations environments.
Experience training or supporting staff in operational processes and procedures.
Success Measures
Success in this role will be measured by:
Assessment administrations are executed successfully, on time, and in compliance with applicable requirements.
Testing events demonstrate a high level of operational readiness and minimal disruptions.
Barriers to testing are identified and addressed in a timely manner.
Student rostering, testing records, and assessment reporting are accurate and completed within required timelines.
Compliance requirements are met with minimal testing irregularities or audit findings.
Assessment data is maintained with a high level of integrity and accuracy.
Students, families, proctors, and internal teams receive timely, accurate communication and support.
Assessment-related issues are resolved efficiently and escalated appropriately when necessary.
Risks are proactively identified and mitigated.
Assessment processes become increasingly scalable, efficient, and effective over time.
Recommendations for improvement contribute to stronger assessment operations and stakeholder outcomes.
Your Immediate Impact
You will support and guide teachers/proctors, ensuring they are prepared for high-quality delivery of assessments they will be administering before testing begins
You will oversee assessment scheduling strategies, ensuring testing sessions are appropriately staffed, organized, and aligned with program requirements.
You will oversee testing site readiness and operational planning throughout your assigned states for any assessments that require in-person testing
You will manage and maintain score entry workflows You’ll act as a key liaison between assessment operations and state-specific family support teams
Who You Are:
You’re organized, reliable, and motivated
You enjoy managing logistics and creating systems that work smoothly
You’re tech-savvy and comfortable navigating schedules, invoices, and score reports
You’re a collaborative communicator who thrives in a virtual team
You care about ensuring students and families have a seamless testing experience
This Role Will Excite You IF:
You love bringing order to a fast-moving, detail-heavy process
You enjoy leading and coaching others while also managing the work directly
You like solving scheduling puzzles and optimizing operations
You’re energized by helping a team succeed behind the scenes
You want flexible, seasonal work that still offers leadership and visibility
Reporting Line:
This role reports to the Senior Assessment Operations Lead
EEO Statement
OpenEd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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