Director of Accountability and Quality

Montgomery County Schools•Troy, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of testing, including establishing the annual testing calendar, ensuring the security of testing materials, and supervising the development and implementation of secure and ethical testing procedures. The role involves collaborating with administration and curriculum staff on testing programs, analyzing results, and preparing reports for schools and the Board of Education. Additionally, the Director will conduct training on test administration and the use of test information for instructional improvement, uphold testing ethics, and stay current with testing regulations. The position also requires proficiency in using state and commercial software for reporting, working with other departments on evaluation and survey designs, fulfilling data requests, and utilizing quality tools like PDSA to improve district performance and oversee SACS/CASI district accreditation.

Requirements

Expertise with computer systems and applications
Knowledge of NC Testing Program
Knowledge of and expertise in utilizing quality tools and methodology
Master’s degree in Education or related field that provides the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job

Responsibilities

Coordinate all aspects of testing, to include: Establishing the annual testing calendar
Receiving and providing for the security of testing materials from the Department of Public Instruction
Supervising the development and implementation of secure and ethical procedures for the administration of tests required by state and federal accountability system
Collaborating with administration and curriculum staff on the development, reviewing results of testing programs, including state testing programs, Federal accountability requirements, and local benchmark assessments; assists with the evaluation and interpretation of testing data to administration and staff as needed
Preparing reports of testing results for schools and the Board of Education
Reporting test results to schools and to the Board of Education
Conducting training on test administration
Conducting training on use of test information for improvement of instruction and student performance
Upholding testing ethics
Keeping abreast of testing regulations and information
Conducting other duties as necessary to ensure that testing is conducted accurately and with integrity
Using state and commercial software packages (word processing, spreadsheet, database) to produce additional reports
Working with other departments in the development of evaluation and survey designs to collect data for departmental projects (Benchmarks)
Fulfilling data requests and answering questions for schools and other appropriate audiences
Utilizes PDSA and other quality tools to improve district performance
Coaches other departments on the use of quality tools
Oversees SACS/CASI district accreditation process
Other duties assigned