Assessment Coordinator: Grades 7 through 12
Start Date: August 2026
Employment Type: Full-time
ZIS Mission
At Zurich International School (ZIS), we strive to surface and inspire each learner’s curiosity, critical thinking, and high expectations for their education. Our goal is for students to positively impact their families, communities, and the world.
ZIS is a vibrant learning community made up of students, faculty, staff, and parents. We offer a nurturing environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of our students. Valuing diversity and a plurality of voices, we are dedicated to helping our students cultivate the intellect, skills, and character to become caring individuals and 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 is crucial in ensuring that all assessments—including ERB/WrAP Writing, AAPPL, MAP (Grades 7–10), AP, and IB examinations—are administered smoothly and in alignment with school policies and strategic goals, while maintaining the integrity of the school’s testing program. The Assessment Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison between the school and global testing bodies, ensuring that every student experiences 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 that 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.