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 learning community of students, faculty, staff, and parents. We provide a caring environment for the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of our students. We value diversity and plurality of voices, and are committed to ensuring our students develop the intellect, skills, and character to become caring individuals and adaptable and independent thinkers.
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Assessment Coordinator to oversee and manage all standardized assessment processes for Grades 7 through 12. This role ensures that all standardized assessments (i.e. ERB/WrAP Writing, AAPPL, MAP (Grades 7–10), AP, and IB examinations) are smoothly administered and aligned with school policies and strategic goals, while upholding the integrity of the school’s standardized testing program. This role serves 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 digi exams, laptops, scribes).
Lead the application process for testing accommodations through the College Board (SSD) and IB (Inclusive Access).
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.
At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
We reserve the right to begin interviewing immediately in order to secure the strongest candidate. Please apply to ZIS directly using our online system through the employment page of our school website: www.zis.ch/employment .
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