Join the Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) as a Testing Services Specialist I and become part of our Data Management team, supporting school districts in the effective management, reporting, and use of student and staff data. As a trusted partner to District Data Coordinators and other district personnel, you will provide responsive customer service, technical guidance, and hands-on support for data collection, validation, reporting, and data management processes. Through training, troubleshooting, collaboration, and ongoing consultation, you will help districts maintain accurate, high-quality data, meet New York State reporting requirements, and leverage the MHRIC Data Warehouse to support informed decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to build strong partnerships with school districts, contribute to the continuous improvement of data systems and reporting processes, and play an important role in advancing educational services across the region. If you enjoy working with data, solving complex problems, and providing exceptional customer service, we encourage you to join our team.
All Civil Service Rules & Regulations apply. Fingerprinting required.
Civil Service Classification: Competitive. Merit and fitness competitive examination applies.
Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary range: $51,879 - $59,289
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position involves the responsibility of assisting component school district administrators and support personnel with the efficient management of test scoring and reporting services. The work involves the responsibility of providing assistance with the coordination and delivery of the specialized application of testing services in the school districts. Incumbents are responsible for assisting in providing services in the areas of test scoring and state assessment reporting to the New York State Education Department and the processing of the NYS English Language Arts (ELA), math assessments and other standardized assessments. This position normally resides in the Testing and Special Services Department within the Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC). The position differs from the Testing Services Specialist II by virtue of not having the responsibility of project management duties. The work is normally performed under the general supervision of the Testing and Special Services Manger with leeway allowed for exercising independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is not a function of this class. Does related work as required
WORK SCHEDULE:
12 Month Position
Monday through Friday
8am - 4pm
SPECIFIC DUTIES: The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title, do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.
- Coordinates and provides test scoring and reporting services to component school district administrators and support personnel by utilizing test scoring and reporting software applications;
- Provides data management services by facilitating the exchange of data files from school districts or in-house student systems for printing NYS tests, standardized tests, school demographics and/or assessment data in compliance with the NYS Department of Education;
- Provides on-site computer software applications training for component school district administrators and support personnel performing testing reporting services including handson, step-by-step instruction on entering data and generating reports;
- Provides telephone support to school district administrators and support personnel performing testing reporting services including instruction on entering data and generating reports, reviewing the on-site training, analyzing, researching and resolving reported problems;
- Prepares appropriate documentation for computer applications, including the editing of scanned test data, sending electronic files for scoring and receiving electronic files for printing of test results;
- Coordinates a user group for sharing common problems and solutions;
- Serves as liaison for testing and reporting applications for school districts;
- Consults with school district personnel on the development, maintenance and effectiveness of applications;
- Prepares materials for meetings and training sessions that support application requirements;
- Works with Regional Information Center staff to improve current services, recommending systems modifications or revisions;
- Keeps apprised of current regulatory changes and how to incorporate into applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
A. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year (full-time paid, or its’ part-time equivalent) experience in applying technology training and support by phone or on-site to users and/or experience involving standardized testing assessment or experience using complex software application systems; OR
B. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree and three (3) years (full-time paid, or its’ part-time equivalent) experience in applying technology training and support by phone or on-site to users and/or experience involving standardized testing assessment or experience using complex software application systems; OR
C. Successful completion of fifteen (15) credit hours* in Computer Science, Information Resources Management, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Education or closely related field offered by a technical training institute, college or a corporate training program and four (4) years (full-time paid, or its’ part-time equivalent) experience in applying technology training and support by phone or on-site to users and/or experience involving standardized testing assessment or experience using complex software application systems; OR
D. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years (full-time paid, or its’ part-time equivalent) experience in applying technology training and support by phone or on-site to users and/or standardized testing assessment or experience using complex software application systems; OR
E. An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated above.
*Coursework in the use of specific programs such as WORD, EXCEL or ACCESS and data entry is not acceptable.
Special Requirement: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate to the vehicles operated or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.
AGENCY OVERVIEW
Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.
The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District
BENEFITS
Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement
The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (“BOCES”), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (“sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & COO in one of the following manners:
By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
By Mail: 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
By Telephone: (845) 255-1400
Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, Telephone: (646) 428-3900, FAX: (646) 428-3843; TDD: (800) 877-8339; E-Mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.