Testing Center Coordinator (Mid October 2026 through December 2026)

fwparker; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Francis W. Parker School in Chicago seeks a highly organized Testing Center Coordinator for the Mid October 2026 through December 2026 period.

The role oversees daily Testing Center operations, schedules assessments, manages materials, and provides proctoring support as needed to ensure a consistent testing environment. The Coordinator will work closely with the Upper School Learning Resources Department Chair to ensure equitable access to testing and uphold procedures and academic integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Education or related discipline.
• Familiarity with progressive education principles.
• Comfortable in a diverse environment and community.
• Strong organizational and follow-up abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Respect for confidential information and integrity.
• Highly flexible and reliable to support testing operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Testing Center.
• Schedule assessments and manage testing materials.
• Provide direct proctoring support as needed.
• Communicate with faculty, students, and families about testing.
• Maintain testing procedures and academic integrity.
• Maintain Testing Center records and collaborate with Upper School Learning Resources.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality handling

Flexibility

Diversity awareness

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Testing Center Coordinator
(Mid October 2026 through December 2026) Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm +

Job Summary

Francis W. Parker School is a renowned JK-12th grade independent day school. Founded in 1901 on the tenets of progressive education, the school currently enrolls 940 students and employs 200 dedicated faculty and staff members who, in addition to assistant teachers, substitute teachers and coaches, work together to ensure that the School lives up to its Mission to “educate students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse, democratic society and global community.”

Francis W. Parker School is seeking a highly organized Testing Center Coordinator to oversee the school’s Testing Center. This position involves coordinating and administering the day-to-day operations of the Testing Center, including scheduling assessments, managing testing materials, implementing student testing supports, communicating with faculty and students, maintaining testing procedures and academic integrity, maintaining Testing Center records, and providing direct proctoring support as needed. The Coordinator will collaborate with the Upper School Learning Resources Department Chair to ensure students have consistent, equitable, and reliable access to an appropriate testing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree required; preferably in Education or a closely related discipline
• Familiarity with the tenets of progressive education
• Comfortable in, and able to embrace, a diverse environment and community
• A deep knowledge and understanding of teaching at all levels
• Familiarity with the general curricula in JK-12 schools
• Ability to interact well with students of all ages, as well as faculty, staff, administration, and parents
• An understanding of and the ability to implement effective classroom management skills
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Trustworthy with confidential information
• Reliable, responsible and extremely flexible

Compensation

$175 per day; this position is not eligible for benefits.

The faculty, staff and administration of Francis W. Parker School are integral parts of the School's community. Through their passion, dedication and commitment to the School's mission, they create and support an environment where exceptional child-centered learning can occur.

Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world.

Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.