Assessment Consultant 2026-01977
About The Position
This Education Program Consultant position is responsible for implementing the statewide assessment system with the goal of ensuring federally approved assessments that are instructionally supportive and provide relevant, reliable, valid, and timely data. Duties include reviewing and updating test delivery systems and workflow processes, test forms and items, and assessment manuals and documents. Duties also include monitoring test security practices and providing technical support to schools and districts. This position will focus on and be the project manager of the state alternate assessment and will assist others with the use of accommodations in their assessment programs. The successful candidate will create and manage timelines, schedule and facilitate statewide committee meetings, and provide support for districts, including professional development. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (typically in Education)
- 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.
- Knowledge in process and project management
- Knowledge in strategic planning and performance measures
- Knowledge in policy implications from program evaluation and research findings
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to present in front of both large and small groups
- Knowledge of State and Federal laws, especially regarding educational accountability
- Knowledge of data quality control measures
Nice To Haves
- Degree in education
- Classroom teaching experience in SPED
- Experience in assessment systems
- State or federal accountability requirements
- Experience analyzing data to support continuous improvement
- Strong communication, organization, and program oversight skills
Responsibilities
- Monitors programs for compliance with regulations and provides feedback to districts or sub-grantees
- Identifies potential problems and devises solutions
- Disseminates professional trends by presenting information at meetings, workshops, and/or conferences
- Develops strategic planning for cross-agency collaboration and agreements to meet agency objectives and to implement new programs
- Plans and conducts workshops and trainings on state and/or federal programs
- Authority to ensure compliance
- Monitors appropriateness of expenses to meet project goal
- Determines goals in professional development to ensure all job functions can be met
- Oversees completion of state and federal reporting requirements
- Utilizes statewide assessment and accountability systems, practices, and standards
- Assists agency teams with research design, data analysis, and practical application to large-scale assessment development and implementation at state and local levels
- Shows strong interpersonal communications
- Uses large-scale project planning and organization to ensure special education requirements, systems, and processes are embedded within statewide assessments
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
- Retirement - Pension and 457B plans
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
