Assessment and Accountability Specialist

Santa Barbara USD•Santa Barbara, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assessment and Accountability Specialist provides responsible and complex technical assistance to administrators, staff, parents, students, and outside agencies in support of assigned programs. The role supports district, state, and federally mandated assessment programs, including CAASPP, ELPAC, CAST, and the Physical Fitness Test. It coordinates assessment communications, training, materials, teams, timelines, test security, test logistics, data analysis, and score reporting. The position also provides technical support, maintains records and files, prepares correspondence and reports, and serves as a liaison between district leadership and program participants. The position reports to a District-level director or administrator and works inside, with no exposure to weather conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, sociology, or psychology, or demonstrated ability to meet the essential requirements of the position.
At least two years of related work experience, or demonstrated ability to meet the essential requirements of the position.
Successfully pass a written assessment.
Knowledge of contemporary office practices and procedures.
Working knowledge of the Education Code as it applies to program operation.
Knowledge of basic research methods and report preparation techniques.
Knowledge of record-keeping and filing systems, including electronic document storage and retrieval.
Ability to use correct English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language usage.
Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Ability to use computers and proprietary or mass-market software to enter or retrieve information.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to collaborate with others on assigned projects or initiatives.
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and meet deadlines and schedules.
Ability to hear and speak to exchange information in person or by telephone; see to read documents; use hand and finger dexterity to operate office equipment; sit for extended periods; bend, crouch, stoop, or kneel; reach horizontally or above the shoulders; and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Related work experience in a public sector environment.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized and responsible duties in support of a director or administrator.
Develop informational and training resources for district, state, and federally mandated assessments, including CAASPP, ELPAC, CAST, and the Physical Fitness Test.
Coordinate and conduct communications, training, and materials for mandated assessments.
Communicate with school and district personnel, Special Education, Education Technology Services, and appropriate public and private agencies about assessment systems.
Provide technical support to school and district personnel and administrators.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and support staff and administrators in using District-approved programs and assessment platforms.
Coordinate district assessment teams, including calendars, assignments, and training.
Analyze data, prepare reports, and guide personnel involved in testing and assessment administration.
Maintain secure test administration and accurate, current test security records to protect the confidentiality of student assessment and testing data.
Oversee test ordering, distribution, inventory, and test control procedures, including identifying students to be assessed.
Establish plans and logistics for reporting local and state assessment scores to parents and families.
Research, coordinate, and verify program issues or data.
Serve as liaison between a director or administrator and others involved in program-related business.
Monitor and ensure assessment and project timelines are met.
Maintain complex records and files and enter or retrieve data using proprietary or mass-market software.
Request student-related information, such as transcripts or related documents.
Compose correspondence, memoranda, schedules, and lists from source material, drafts, or oral instructions.
Operate contemporary office equipment.
Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
Perform related duties as assigned.