Assessment Coordinator: Grades 7 through 12, August 2026 - Full-time
ZIS Mission: We surface and inspire each learner's curiosity, critical thinking, and high expectations for their learning so that they positively impact their family, community, and the world.
Zurich International School (ZIS) is a dynamic learning community consisting of students, faculty, staff, and parents. We foster a nurturing environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of our students. Valuing diversity and a plurality of voices, we are committed to cultivating intellect, skills, and character in our students, enabling them to become caring individuals and adaptable, independent thinkers.
The Position:
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Assessment Coordinator to oversee and manage all standardized assessment processes for Grades 7 through 12. This role ensures the smooth administration of standardized assessments (i.e., ERB/WrAP Writing, AAPPL, MAP (Grades 7–10), AP, and IB examinations) in alignment with school policies and strategic goals, while upholding the integrity of our standardized testing program. The Assessment Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison between the school and global testing bodies, ensuring that every student has a fair, secure, and compliant testing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Management & Logistics
- Create and maintain a master annual assessment calendar for Grades 7–12 to minimize instructional disruption.
- Order, receive, and securely store all physical testing materials; manage the digital return of scripts and portfolios.
- Secure and set up appropriate testing environments, ensuring they meet the specific spatial and acoustic requirements of the IB and College Board.
Specialized Exam Coordination
- Act as the official IB Exam Coordinator, managing the IBIS platform, submitting Predicted Grades and Internal Assessments (IAs), and overseeing the conduct of all DP examinations.
- Manage the College Board’s AP Registration and Ordering system, coordinating exam fees and ensuring adherence to strict proctoring guidelines.
- Oversee MAP (Grades 7–10) and ERB Writing sessions, ensuring hardware readiness and student roster accuracy.
Student Support & Accommodations
- Partner with the Student Support department to ensure students with documented needs receive approved Access Arrangements (e.g., extra time, use of digital exams, laptops, scribes).
Communication & Data Integrity
- Communicate with parents regarding assessment schedules, expectations, and results where appropriate.
- Recruit, train, and supervise a team of internal and external proctors (invigilators) on exam protocols and academic integrity.
Technical Coordination
- Collaborate with the IT department to ensure the school’s network, firewall, and devices are optimized for digital testing platforms (e.g., Bluebook, TestWiz, or IB e-Coursework).
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), with experience in educational assessment or coordination.
- Familiarity with ERB, MAP, AP, and IB assessment frameworks.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Strong data management and analysis capabilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external agencies.
We reserve the right to begin interviewing immediately to secure the strongest candidate. Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.