Ascend Schools · 8 hours ago
Senior Director of Testing Operations
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expAscend Schools is Brooklyn’s premier K–12 public charter network, committed to graduating high-achieving students. The Senior Director of Testing Operations is responsible for overseeing instructional materials logistics, assessment administration, and state testing compliance, ensuring precision and consistency across the network.
Education
Hiring Manager
Thomas Wilson
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of instructional materials, including procurement, inventory management, distribution, returns, and disposition of unused materials
Develop, manage, and track instructional materials budgets; monitor spending and provide regular budget updates in partnership with the Finance team
Negotiate and manage curriculum- and assessment-related contracts, including platforms, licenses, and consultants
Design and maintain systems that ensure efficient, equitable access to instructional materials across all schools
Source and purchase instructional materials and monitor delivery timelines to ensure on-time arrival to all schools
Partner with the Network Operations team on logistics, distribution, returns, and donation of academic materials no longer in use
Design and manage ordering processes and systems for instructional materials that reduce burden on school teams
Communicate clear timelines for materials availability aligned to pacing and unit calendars to support instructional readiness
Plan, schedule, and execute all assessment cycles—including benchmarks, diagnostics, Regents, and AP exams—in partnership with Academic Operations
Develop and maintain assessment administration protocols, guidance, and quality "look-fors" to ensure consistent execution across schools
Provide schools with resources, tools, and supporting materials necessary for effective assessment administration
Monitor the quality, fidelity, and consistency of testing administration across all campuses
Conduct school visits during testing windows to provide real-time support, coaching, and troubleshooting
Serve as the primary liaison to NYSED on all assessment-related matters
Manage all aspects of state testing administration and compliance across the network
Maintain audit-ready documentation, including regulatory records and documentation of testing irregularities
Identify and proactively mitigate compliance risks related to testing and assessments
Directly manage and coach a team of 2–3 people to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely execution of instructional materials logistics, assessment administration, and testing operations across the network
Partner closely with Academic Operations to ensure alignment between instructional plans and assessment execution
Collaborate with Finance, Network Operations, and school-based leaders to ensure seamless execution of materials and testing operations
Serve as a trusted advisor to school leaders during high-stakes testing and assessment windows
Model strong project management, communication, and problem-solving practices
Qualification
Required
5–10+ years of experience in operations, assessment administration, academic operations, or a related field
Demonstrated experience managing complex, high-stakes operational systems at scale
Deep familiarity with state testing requirements, compliance, and audit processes (NYSED experience strongly preferred)
Strong budget management, vendor negotiation, and project management skills
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and support school-based leaders
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
Generous paid time off and additional employee benefits
Company
Ascend Schools
Ascend Public Charter Schools is a network of 17 K-12 public charter schools in Brooklyn, New York.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Recy Benjamin Dunn
Chief Executive Officer
Kelly Bowers
Special Assistant to the CAO
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