Director 2 of Assessment Administration & Operations

Houston Independent School District • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Directs the creation, implementation, and monitoring of the district’s assessment program including assessment administration and strategy for an aligned and comprehensive assessment system. Works with academics departments to ensure assessments are aligned to the vision of the Chief Academic Officer and other senior leaders in the Academics Division. Supports the implementation of this vision with district and campus leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 8+ years’ experience with public school summative/formative/interim assessment programs. Has a proven record of successfully developing and implementing assessments.
• Microsoft Office
• Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises and sets the vision for the Student Assessment team.
• System Leadership: Develops systems to ensure there is a comprehensive assessment program that is inclusive of interim, formative, summative assessments, effective data use, and best practices for reporting. Supports campus leaders in implementing these program components.
• Assessment Program Management: Oversee the planning, administration, and coordination of all assessment programs, including state-mandated tests, national assessments, and district-wide evaluations.
• Assessment Policy Compliance: Stay up-to-date with evolving assessment policies and regulations at the state and national levels. Ensure adherence to guidelines and compliance with all assessment-related requirements.
• Test Development and Evaluation: Collaborate with curriculum specialists and instructional staff to develop and review assessment instruments that accurately measure student learning. Conduct item analysis and validate assessment tools for reliability and validity.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster positive relationships with state education agencies, testing vendors, and other relevant organizations to stay informed about assessment practices and leverage external resources and expertise.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with school administrators, instructional leaders, and district personnel to align assessment practices with instructional goals and support data-informed decision-making.
• Ethical and Secure Assessment Practices: Ensure the security, confidentiality, and integrity of assessment materials, data, and processes. Implement protocols to prevent misconduct and maintain the highest ethical standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees