GED Services and Testing Specialist

ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL • Washington, DC

9d • $55,555 - $97,221 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adult learners, student assessments, academic advising, or supportive services preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level