Assessment Coordinator

DHRM • Richmond, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Education is recruiting an Assessment Coordinator to lead implementation of the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) and participate in developing Virginia Assessment Program test items and test forms as needed. The role coordinates with agency staff to keep assessment practices current with state and federal regulations and best practices, and supports test administration systems and documentation for students with disabilities.

The coordinator develops, reviews, and revises communications and guidance for school divisions, checks test administration manuals and external documentation for accuracy, and leads VAAP-related communications and alternate assessment data and item review committees. The role also collaborates with other assessment coordinators on the Virginia Assessment Monitoring Plan, with emphasis on VAAP assessments and students with disabilities. It includes ensuring staff expectations are clear, providing constructive feedback and interim evaluations as appropriate, and supporting staff in achieving department goals.

The position is based in Richmond, Virginia. Teleworking options may be available to Commonwealth employees, subject to a final agreement reviewed and approved upon hire. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check and complete an annual Statement of Economic Interests filing with the General Assembly.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of current large-scale assessment practices, including test development and administration using paper-and-pencil and web-based delivery methods, and alternate assessments.
• Considerable knowledge of K-12 education and state and federal education regulations.
• Ability to interpret federal and state testing regulations and incorporate them into test delivery system data and technical specifications.
• Ability to evaluate the impact of changes to regulations and technical specifications on statewide delivery systems.
• Knowledge and skills using software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, sFTP, and PDF markup tools.
• Ability to analyze and interpret test data for lay audiences and respond to program inquiries.
• Ability to interpret policies and guidelines and provide technical assistance to local school divisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the educational community, contractors, and the public about complex assessment program information.
• Experience with web-based systems and administration of large-scale assessments.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; the posting also lists an equivalent combination involving teaching and developing and administering large-scale assessment systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with alternate assessments for students with disabilities.
• Supervisory experience overseeing students with disabilities and implementation of alternate assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with agency staff to ensure assessment practices reflect current state and federal regulations and best practices.
• Lead and coordinate activities related to maintaining test administration systems and documentation for students with disabilities.
• Support the writing, review, and revision of communications and documents informing school divisions about assessment policy and procedures.
• Review test administration manuals and other external documentation for accuracy, including Test Implementation Manuals, Examiner’s Manuals, and supplements.
• Lead and direct the review and revision of communications and documents related to VAAP.
• Lead recruitment and implementation of alternate assessment data and item review committees.
• Collaborate with assessment coordinators overseeing the Virginia Assessment Monitoring Plan, emphasizing VAAP assessments and students with disabilities.
• Ensure staff expectations are clear and aligned with department goals and objectives, and provide frequent constructive feedback, including interim evaluations as appropriate.
• Help ensure staff have the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to accomplish goals.

What This Job Offers

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