Assessment Development Coordinator

School District of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

15h

About The Position

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 198,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us? This role coordinates district-wide implementation of various summative and periodic assessments. Keeps abreast of state assessment initiatives and participates in all applicable meetings and professional development. Oversees and coordinates the work of staff responsible for the implementation and support of the District’s assessment programs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree at an accredited college or university.
• Seven years of full-time, paid, professional education experience, five years of which have involved evaluating assessment practices and coordinating assessment strategies with appropriate personnel in an urban school district and has involved program support for academic programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of educational assessment methodologies and procedures which are applied to assessment development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessments used for the elementary, middle or high schools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical methods used to develop assessments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications used to create or maintain databases and design reports.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic standards and curriculum frameworks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory methods and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment-related issues in an urban setting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate assessment activities to support the District’s assessment programs.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement professional development programs related to assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and evaluate statistical data.
• Demonstrated ability to develop timelines for projects and follow from inception to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to implement statewide initiatives in the District.
• Demonstrated ability to report and investigate test security violations.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify key issues and take necessary steps to resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to use a personal computer.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, implements and monitors state and federal summative and periodic assessment programs in the School District of Philadelphia which includes but is not limited to Accessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELLs), Algebra Proficiency Examination for eighth grade students, and pre- and post-assessment of Supplemental Educational Services (SES) for students receiving tutoring from outside providers.
• Gathers input from educators to improve the assessment programs.
• Coordinates and delivers the training of school testing coordinators in test administration and approved testing practices.
• Coordinates assessment logistics, including the timely distribution of and collection of test materials and results.
• Reports and investigates test security violations.
• Attends the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s presentations to be aware of new developments in assessment and related topics.

What This Job Offers

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