Job Description

Summary

The Assessment Program Specialist is responsible for planning and providing support, resources, and professional learning to schools in support of the District-wide implementation of effective assessment practices, including assessment literacy, assessment development, formative instructional practices, and data-driven instruction.

Note: This position is grant-funded and thereby staffed year-to-year

Essential Duties

• Supports District and school-based staff in the implementation of effective assessment practices:
• Develops and leads the implementation of resources and protocols for data-driven instruction
• Designs and delivers professional learning on all aspects of assessment, including, but not limited to:
• Assessment design and development
• Instructional planning
• Balanced assessment
• Formative instructional practices
• Assessment leadership
• Data analysis and action decision making
• Creates and executes individualized support plans for schools identified by District leadership
• Manages and provides user support for assessment technologies
• Responds to technical questions
• Troubleshoots platform issues
• Works in collaboration with other departments to:
• Builds and maintains valid and reliable District assessments
• Ensures high-quality assessment practices drive instruction in all content areas
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or A closely related field

Certification/Licensure

None required

Valid and clear teaching certificate preferred

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience required; 3 years of leadership experience preferred; Prior experience with leading the implementation of balanced assessment practices and professional staff development preferred; Experience using assessment technologies (e.g. Illuminate) preferred; Experience working within a large, complex organization preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Detailed knowledge and experience with developing balanced assessment plans, building standards-based assessments, and using data to inform instruction
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners across multiple assessment topics and grade levels
• Knowledge of basic concepts of psychometrics, including reliability, validity, and fairness
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously to meet short-term objectives and long-term goals
• Demonstrated ability to implement cycles of continuous improvement and develop innovative solutions that address challenges
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders, including district/school administrators, teachers, and/or community members
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Will require travel between schools

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally