NYS Testing Liaison & Training Specialist

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie 1 BOCES seeks a NYS Testing Specialist to support districts with state testing, document processes, and provide user training and communications. The role acts as a liaison among NYS testing, Erie 1 BOCES, and school districts, handling inquiries and coordinating presentations.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's with four years IT-related training/delivery experience or equivalent, strong analytical/communication skills, and familiarity with NYS testing requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with NYS testing or knowledge of NYSED regulations is a plus.
• Experience using Nextera to administer 3-8 CBT assessments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acts as contact point between districts and Regional Information Center for assigned software services.
• Responds to user problems and tracks resolution path.
• Provides materials to users and assists in newsletters.
• Organizes and facilitates user meetings.
• Initiates communication as needed.
• Researches questions from districts and responds.
• Prepares user documentation and correspondence to districts.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Problem-solving

NYS Testing

Nextera

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years IT experience

Associate's degree + 7 years IT experience

Tools

Nextera

Job description

Erie 1 BOCES seeks a NYS Testing Specialist to support districts with state testing, document processes, and provide user training and communications. The role acts as a liaison among NYS testing, Erie 1 BOCES, and school districts, handling inquiries and coordinating presentations.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's with four years IT-related training/delivery experience or equivalent, strong analytical/communication skills, and familiarity with NYS testing requirements.