Test Center Coordinator
Test Center Coordinator Job Description
Chadwick School
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
Chadwick School is an independent, K-12, coeducational day school dedicated to academic excellence, the development of exemplary character, and self-discovery through experience. A highly educated faculty and staff bring out the best in the talented student body through active learning, challenging academics, one-on-one mentoring, unparalleled global opportunities, nationally distinguished outdoor education and community service programs, outstanding athletic opportunities, and award-winning visual and performing arts.
The core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and compassion are widely shared and fostered daily in classrooms, during co-curricular activities, and through the camaraderie of this close-knit community.
Located on a beautiful, 45-acre hilltop campus on the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, Chadwick enrolls over 800 students drawn from more than 45 Southern California communities.
Job Title: Test Center Coordinator
Division/Department: 7-12th Grade
Reports To: Upper School Learning Specialist
Location: Palos Verdes, CA
Level/Grade: 7-12
Type of position/FLSA: Full-time Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The Test Center Coordinator works closely with the school’s Learning Specialists and faculty to coordinate all details for the Test Center in the Chadwick library, which is designed to provide a quiet, well-supported space for extended-time and make-up testing for Middle and Upper School students. This person helps ensure that testing, including testing with accommodations, is conducted efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with relevant school procedures and student support plans.
This role also supports the ongoing improvement of Test Center systems and processes in collaboration with Learning Specialists and other relevant administrators. In addition, this person may provide general support in the library as needed.
This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, close attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to work independently.
ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate use of the Test Center for extensions, make-up testing, and accommodations for Middle and Upper School students.
- Serve as an effective and attentive assessment proctor by consistently implementing testing best practices, maintaining standardized testing conditions, and ensuring the integrity and security of all assessments.
- Ensure students with Individual Learning Plans testing in the Test Center receive all approved accommodations.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records related to Test Center use, student participation, accommodations, and any issues or concerns that arise.
- Communicate regularly with the Upper School Learning Specialist to ensure testing practices are aligned with school expectations and student support needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.