Assessment and Accountability Analyst

Memphis Shelby County Schools • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Delivers at a high level of competency in maintaining accurate and accessible test score file databases related to federal, state, and district testing requirements. Assesses and performs analysis on data and prepares data to facilitate the Assessment and Accountability functions of the organization. Responsibilities require understanding of both theory and practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Measurement, Educational Research, Evaluation, Statistics, other social sciences, or related fields plus an additional 4 years related experience, or equivalent, for a total education/experience of 8 years.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity and competency in maintaining accurate and accessible test score file databases related to federal, state, and district testing requirements.
• Communicates with management to determine type, scope, and purpose of analyses. May lead a team in the effort. Works with other analysts and management to complete assigned project work.
• Deals with complex problems and provide solutions that are innovative and ingenious, achieving quality and work process improvements. Ensures that the workgroup's goals and activities are aligned with and support the broader goals and objectives of the organization; and that the execution of responsibilities is in accordance with lawful and ethical standards.
• Directs and assists in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, correspondence, and files related to assigned service, activities, and operations; provides appropriate research and compiles reports, as needed.
• Housekeeps' data to ensure accuracy of student scores and maintains longitudinal databases of scores.
• Collaborates with appropriate district departments and divisions and state and federal agencies in the collection, provision, and/or dissemination of data.
• Plans and conducts workshops for district and school staff related to the testing process and test results.
• Makes oral and written presentations to school staffs, parent groups, the board of education, district staff, and other stakeholders regarding the testing process and test results.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees