Assessment Manager

Five Keys Schools and Programs•Oakland, CA

4d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Five Keys is a nonprofit organization that operates an extensive network of programs across California. With a presence in 14 counties and over 120 locations, Five Keys focuses on various initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and families to overcome poverty and inequity. The organization's programs encompass a wide range of services, including public charter schools, restorative justice programs in jails and prisons, shelters, permanent supportive housing, and the development of new housing and support programs. At Five Keys, the overarching objective is to uplift individuals and families by providing them with essential resources. This includes education, housing, employment, and the necessary tools to sustain their progress. By offering these fundamental elements, the organization aims to create positive and lasting change in communities, making them better places for everyone. A well qualified candidate has the capacity to communicate effectively, collaborate with others while building positive relationships, demonstrates strong problem solving skills, has a dynamic learning mindset, and remains committed to a high level of cultural and social awareness. A successful candidate will work well under pressure, observe appropriate boundaries and operate with a high degree of emotional intelligence. At Five Keys, culture matters. Culture is at the very core of everything we do and impact on a daily basis. We've made a commitment to building an inclusive culture that seeks collaboration over hierarchy to create empowered work teams. We serve vulnerable populations daily and we strive to approach everyone with compassion, patience and a trauma informed approach. We choose to push past discomfort to have difficult conversations to impact the greater good. This allows us the opportunity to collaboratively create an inclusive culture and transform the world around us.

Requirements

Must be extremely skilled in Microsoft Office, phone, internet and email, and be able to learn and use SIS.
Ability to maintain strong and appropriate boundaries with personal identifying information when interacting with students or community or program partners, and while at any school location or community or program partner site.
Ability to set goals and develop systems for data tracking progress towards goals.
Bachelors Degree Required
3-5 years of teaching experience OR Assessment experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in education or data analysis
Teaching credential

Responsibilities

Facilitate and analyze data from school-wide assessments, including CASAS, CAASPP, GED, and HiSET exams.
Maintain a school-wide testing schedule.
Import and export data into the School Information System (SIS).
Create databases of student assessment records.
Maintain compliance with school, state, and federal laws surrounding assessment.
Analyze and interpret student data to determine if schools are meeting WASC and WIOA goals.
Act as the Five Keys liaison to community testing sites for all high school equivalency exams.
Maintain licensing for online assessment tools.
Troubleshoot issues with online assessments.
Maintain student assessment records for Five Keys students.
Conduct staff training regarding various assessments.
Stay current with state and federal assessment laws as well as updates on alternative education and high school equivalency exams.
Provide professional development to teachers and school staff on assessments, differentiation, and different high school equivalency tests.
Ensure all students are assessed prior to program participation through collaboration with assistant directors.
Utilize SIS reports to identify students missing assessments and execute effective plans to assess such students.
Monitor OASIS for errors, completeness and report/rectify any problems.
Administer testing required for the site, including CASAS tests for incoming students, CAHSEE tests and all high school equivalency exams.
Utilize reports in the SIS (OASIS) to identify students eligible for CAASPP, GED, and HiSET exams.
Work with Assistant Directors to troubleshoot assessment schedules for each school site.
Enter and update student test scores into the SIS (OASIS) upon retrieval of results.
Implement guidelines to ensure the integrity of student assessment and performance goal reports.
Train exam proctors and ensure that testing protocols are being followed.
Participate in clear communication between students, teachers, administration and custody staff.
Coordinate high school equivalency exam testing locations, dates and funds for eligible testing participants in the community sites.
Coach teachers on assigning appropriate work to students and making data-driven decisions.
Coordinate logistics of assessment administration and proactively communicate roles and responsibility.
Assist in the development of assessments for independent study program curriculum.
Generate Milestone or other data reports to Los Angeles Sheriffs Department or other community partners.
Provide guidance to ensure the timely pre-testing of enrolled students.
Work with the Assistant Director of Assessment to ensure school-wide accuracy with summative and statewide assessments.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Very low monthly costs for medical insurance - deductible and all in-network, out-of-pocket expenses paid for by Five Keys!
Dental, vision and life insurance premiums paid by Five Keys
Various pre-tax flexible spending accounts
Retirement account 403b
Generous time off
Annual reimbursement up to $100 towards gym membership, smoking cessation and weight loss programs.
Annual reimbursement up to $50 towards annual athletic event participation and annual massage after 6 months of employment.
FREE access to wellness-related apps
Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive mental health care platform for you and your dependents.