Assessment Manager (Anticipated Vacancy)(SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Assessment Manager supports the district’s assessment strategy and, under the direction of the Director of Assessment Systems and Strategy, oversees, manages, supports, trains, and facilitates the day-to-day requirements of state and local student assessments. The role maintains and improves assessment administration, professional learning, and support to schools. It emphasizes clear communications with stakeholders—particularly schools and families—about assessment administration and results, as well as excellent customer service during assessment windows. The manager uses assessment data and user feedback to inform district strategy and helps school leaders and teacher teams use assessments to support academic performance and instructional approaches that meet students’ needs. The position coordinates assessments including ACCESS, MCAS, MAP, and LAS Links; develops assessment project plans, resources, training, and schedules; supports compliance and reporting; analyzes and communicates assessment results; and collaborates with school and district teams to align assessments with instructional goals. It also provides professional learning and technical assistance, manages assessment data platforms and systems integration, supports data requests and exchanges, and leads improvements to assessment processes. The role coordinates testing accommodations for students with disabilities and Multilingual Learners and serves as a subject matter expert on assessment policies and procedures. This is an anticipated managerial vacancy, expected to become vacant by November 17, 2026. The incumbent may rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation until that date. The position reports to the Director of Assessment Systems and Strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
At least three years of experience in educational assessment administration and management, preferably in a large urban school district.
Proficiency with student data management systems and software, such as ASPEN, SIS, state reporting systems, Microsoft Office, or Google Suite, particularly Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.
Demonstrated experience with state-mandated assessments such as MCAS and ACCESS and other assessment tools such as MAP and LAS Links.
Knowledge of research-based assessment practices.
Knowledge of local, state, and national standards and assessments, and ability to support their application, development, and implementation.
Experience developing and delivering professional development for educators.
Excellent organizational, project management, and written and verbal communication skills.
Current authorization to work in the United States.
Understanding of, and commitment to gaining greater understanding of, what is necessary for an urban school system to achieve continuous improvement in an increasingly complex and competitive environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Education, Educational Measurement, Social Work, or a related field.
Experience working with diverse populations, including students with disabilities and Multilingual Learners.
Knowledge of Boston Public Schools policies and procedures.
Experience developing and implementing online training resources.
Experience with advanced data analysis techniques and software such as SQL, SPSS, Stata, or R.
Familiarity with data visualization tools.
Familiarity with curriculum development and instructional strategies.
Experience managing vendor relationships.
Experience with family-facing assessment communication.
Fluency in one of Boston Public Schools’ official languages: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, French, Arabic, or Somali.

Responsibilities

Serve as the district point of contact for coordinating and administering ACCESS, MCAS, MAP, LAS Links, and other assigned district or state assessments.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee assessment implementation and related activities.
Create and execute project plans for assessment logistics and proactively communicate roles and responsibilities to leadership and staff.
Develop assessment administration resources, training workshops, and testing schedules.
Train and support testing coordinators and designated district staff in assessment administration and assessment tools.
Ensure compliance with state and district assessment policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of assessment requirements, data systems, and instructional practices.
Assist in preparing data reports for state, district, and school accountability purposes.
Coordinate communication and distribution of assessment results to families.
Conduct basic analyses of assessment data to identify student performance patterns, support school improvement planning, and inform instructional decisions.
Collaborate with school and district teams to interpret data and align assessment outcomes with instructional strategies.
Work with school leadership and academic teams to align assessment practices with school goals.
Coordinate with other departments on student assessments, including alignment of accommodations, policies, and guidelines across special program platforms.
Communicate assessment practices and student performance data to stakeholders and serve as a liaison between school and district assessment offices.
Develop and deliver professional learning, resources, and support documentation for school-based staff in coordination with vendors and other stakeholders.
Provide technical assistance to schools using assessment platforms to administer assessments and analyze data through online reports.
Assist with centralized training and coaching to promote assessment literacy and effective processes for using data.
Develop turnkey training materials and maintain on-demand self-guided training resources.
Understand data and systems integration processes and ensure systems are executed properly.
Lead day-to-day backend management of assessment digital platforms, including district and state information systems such as ASPEN and ESE.
Serve as an assessment liaison to other department teams and manage assessment data requests.
Facilitate data exchange and communication within the Office of Data and Accountability.
Develop and update documentation for data collection, management, and integration processes.
Identify process improvements and implement solutions to improve assessment administration across schools.
Anticipate operational needs and communicate proactively with internal teams, school leaders, and external partners.
Lead coordination of testing accommodations for state- and district-mandated assessments for students with disabilities and Multilingual Learners.
Serve as the subject matter expert on assessment policies and procedures and provide timely, accurate guidance.
Oversee review and validation of assessment data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency across schools.
Lead dissemination of results to schools and stakeholders so information is clear, actionable, and aligned with district timelines.
Communicate trends, concerns, and improvement areas identified through assessment results and data reviews.
Support team members and school contacts in understanding assessment logistics best practices and expectations.
Own key projects, set clear goals, and drive execution from start to finish.
Stay informed about research, best practices, and emerging trends in educational assessment and pursue ongoing professional learning.
Collaborate with other Assessment Managers to share specific assessment duties.
Perform other data and assessment responsibilities as assigned.