Director of Student Assessment

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Virginia Department of Education is looking for a Director of Assessment to
provide supervision and support in all aspects of the statewide student
assessment system to include test development; test administration, scoring, and
reporting; contract management; staffing; and budget.

This person would be expected to implement state-mandated testing programs
designed to measure student achievement, report school performance data as
required by the Standards of Accrediting Schools, and provide test-related
information in support of the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) goals
and objectives.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of program and contract management including budget development and management.
• Extensive experience in managing large scale assessment programs including work with systems used in both online and paper/pencil test delivery modes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines and to coordinate the efforts of others to reach agreed upon program goals.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver meaningful professional development and present complex information to various audiences using multiple delivery methods (email, web-based instruction, audio conferences, face-to-face meetings, etc);
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to the educational community, contractors, parents, legislators, and the public regarding highly complex assessment program information;
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and focus on data;
• Demonstrated ability to interpret policy and procedures to respond to program inquiries;
• Considerable experience in managing and monitoring multiple, concurrent tasks effectively;
• Considerable knowledge and skill using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced degree is preferred;
• Experience in Web-based test delivery systems and evaluating the functionality of Web-based applications;
• Experience in large-scale assessment at either the state or local school division level; Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the state-mandated assessment programs to include item and test development and test administration procedures and requirements for the state-mandated Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment programs and the through-year growth assessments in reading and mathematics.
• Manage the implementation of the alternate assessment programs for students with disabilities and the English language proficiency assessment for English Learners and the National Assessment of Educational Progress
• Oversee the development and implementation of systems for test development and test administration, scoring, and reporting for the state-mandated assessment programs.
• Ensure that accurate and reliable training and technical assistance are provided to school division staff and internal student assessment staff.
• Provide leadership in addressing and resolving test irregularities with consistency and accuracy.
• Provide guidance to school division staff responsible for conducting and documenting investigations of alleged testing violations and manage VDOE led investigations as required.
• Manage student assessment staff to ensure assigned tasks are completed accurately and in a timely fashion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed