Director of Student Assessment
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Education is seeking a Director of Assessment to provide comprehensive supervision and support for the statewide student assessment system. This includes responsibilities in test development, administration, scoring, reporting, contract management, staffing, and budget oversight. The role involves implementing state-mandated testing programs to measure student achievement, reporting school performance data as required by the Standards of Accrediting Schools, and providing essential test-related information to support 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, including item and test development, and test administration procedures and requirements for the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment programs and the through-year growth assessments in reading and mathematics.
- Manage the implementation of alternate assessment programs for students with disabilities and the English language proficiency assessment for English Learners, as well as the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
- Oversee the development and implementation of systems for test development, test administration, scoring, and reporting for the state-mandated assessment programs.
- Ensure 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.
Benefits
- Teleworking options may be available for Commonwealth of Virginia employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
