IDEA Special Education Local and State Testing Coordinator

Job DescriptionCertificates and Licenses: Valid Special Education Texas Teaching Certificate or comparable state educator certification.Residency: TexasSalary: Around $60,000SUMMARY: The Special Education Local & State Testing Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all special education-related local and state assessment processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, district, and testing program requirements. This position serves as the primary point of contact for special education testing accommodations, assessment participation decisions, testing escalations, and specialized testing supports. The position collaborates closely with Special Education Compliance staff, campus administrators, counselors, data teams, testing personnel, and families to ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate testing accommodations and equitable access to assessments while maintaining testing integrity and compliance.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.Special Education Assessment Coordination Serve as the primary point of contact for all special education state and district-wide testing accommodations. Manage and monitor testing accommodations for district assessments, TELPAS, STAAR, EOCs, and other state-required assessments. Address and resolve escalations related to testing accommodations from parents, administrators, teachers, and testing personnel. Respond to parent concerns and inquiries regarding state testing participation, accommodations, and testing procedures. Support the Special Education Compliance Team with complex ARD committee decisions and unique accommodation needs. Provide ongoing support to Academic Testing Coordinators, Campus Operations staff, and campus administrators throughout all testing windows. Manage and coordinate at-home testing requests and documentation. Submit and track testing irregularities involving accommodations during active testing windows. Review and monitor testing participation decisions to ensure appropriate implementation and compliance. Accommodation Management and Compliance Monitor initial ARDs to ensure timely communication and implementation of testing accommodations. Monitor pending Transfer Student Agreements (TSAs) and students with pending records to ensure accommodations are implemented without delay. Review all supplemental aids and accommodations for compliance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidelines. Review pending TEA-approved accommodation requests and collect required supporting documentation. Coordinate submission of ARFs to the State Testing Manager. Communicate TEA accommodation decisions to IEP teams and families. Ensure all accommodations are appropriately reflected in Frontline, TestHound, and related testing systems. Verify accommodations are documented for all applicable assessments and subject areas. Audit, Monitoring, and Quality Assurance Conduct routine audits of special education testing data and records. Verify accurate entry of state testing information into Frontline. Ensure all active special education students are accounted for within applicable reporting systems. Review accommodation documentation for compliance with state testing requirements. Maintain records of discrepancies, compliance concerns, and accommodation errors identified during audits. Collaborate with the Special Education Compliance Team to ensure required IEP amendments are completed promptly. Monitor and follow up on identified IEP amendments related to testing participation and accommodations. Verify Participation Sufficient decisions are supported by appropriate ARD documentation. Specialized Testing Support Coordination Maintain tracking systems for students requiring printed testing materials. Coordinate submission of printed material requests to the State Testing Manager by designated deadlines. Maintain tracking systems for students requiring unique accommodations, including: Service animals Spanish STAAR assessments Assistive technology devices TEA-approved accommodations Significant health supports Nursing assistance Other individualized accommodations Communicate student-specific testing needs to assigned testing sites prior to testing windows. Maintain tracking systems for students requiring CPI-trained support staff during testing. Coordinate testing schedules to ensure appropriate staff coverage and support. Communicate finalized testing schedules to all relevant testing sites. Documentation and Resource Management Upload and maintain testing-related resources and documentation in designated Microsoft Lists and district systems. Ensure required testing resources are available and organized, including: Supplemental aids Multiplication charts Graphic organizers Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) Health Accommodation Action Plans Maintain accurate documentation and records related to accommodation implementation and testing supp