Job Description
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Academy of Hope Adult PCS SE - WASHINGTON DC, DC 20032
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $56,943.88 - $99,651.53 Salary
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: EducationGED Services and Testing Specialist
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH)
Location: Ward 8 Campus | Washington, DC
Reports to: Director of GED & Graduate Services
Functional Area: Academics
Classification: Senior Professional | Exempt
Salary Range: $55,555 – $97,221 (commensurate with experience)
Why This Role Matters
At Academy of Hope, we believe education is a second chance—and a powerful one. As a GED Services and Testing Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in helping adult learners navigate the final, critical steps toward earning their high school credential and launching their next chapter.
This is not a compliance-only testing role. It is a high-touch, student-centered position for an educator-coach who thrives at the intersection of assessment, advising, data, and equity-driven student support. You’ll serve as a trusted guide for learners, a strategic partner to academic teams, and a steward of high-quality GED testing operations.
What You’ll Do
Champion Student Success Through Assessment & Coaching
- Serve as a primary point of contact for GED Pathway learners, clearly communicating testing requirements, readiness standards, and timelines
- Facilitate orientations, targeted Q&A sessions, and individualized 1:1 coaching for advanced ABE learners (Levels 5/6)
- Administer GED Ready practice tests, NorthStar assessments, and testing tutorials to evaluate readiness and inform next steps
- Support students in creating and managing MyGED accounts, meeting ID/residency requirements, and securing testing accommodations
Deliver Wraparound Support & Retention Strategies
- Develop individualized GED testing plans with consistent progress check-ins
- Collaborate closely with principals, assistant principals, teachers, and Student Support Specialists to align academic plans and schedules
- Use GED Enhanced Score Reports to design targeted independent study plans and connect students to tutoring, materials, and resources
- Design and facilitate evidence-based engagement strategies—such as boot camps, workshops, and cohort activities—to improve retention and testing outcomes
- Partner with Workforce, Career, and College Services to support postsecondary goal-setting and transitions
Lead Data-Driven Testing Operations
- Coordinate and schedule all GED exam appointments and manage testing vouchers
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the student information system, including coaching notes and testing data
- Monitor performance metrics, conduct data quality checks, and prepare regular progress reports
- Complete graduate exit procedures and manage diploma and transcript ordering and archiving
Who You Are
You are a mission-aligned adult education professional who:
- Believes deeply in the potential of adult learners and approaches your work with empathy, accountability, and high expectations
- Brings strong organizational skills and thrives in roles that blend student support with operational excellence
- Is comfortable using data to inform decisions and improve outcomes
- Communicates clearly, collaborates effectively, and builds trust across teams and communities
QualificationsEducation & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
- Knowledge of Adult Basic Education and the GED testing process
- Experience working with adult learners, student assessments, academic advising, or supportive services preferred
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with instructional staff, leadership, and cross-functional teams
Skills & Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and data accuracy
- Proficiency with student information systems, assessment platforms, and reporting tools
- Commitment to Academy of Hope’s mission, values, and equity-centered approach to adult education
Total Rewards & Benefits
Academy of Hope offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee well-being, stability, and professional growth, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan (403(b))
- Generous paid time off, including personal leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Paid winter and spring breaks, aligned with the academic calendar
- Professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and role-related learning
- Hybrid work model (telework and on-site), based on role responsibilities and operational needs
Our work culture emphasizes a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where innovation and professional growth are encouraged. Academy of Hope Adult PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups and people with disabilities.
