Program Specialist, Assessment

Fulton Schools • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assessment Program Specialist is responsible for planning and providing support, resources, and professional learning to schools in support of the District-wide implementation of effective assessment practices, including assessment literacy, assessment development, formative instructional practices, and data-driven instruction. This position is grant-funded and thereby staffed year-to-year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience required.
• Detailed knowledge and experience with developing balanced assessment plans, building standards-based assessments, and using data to inform instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners across multiple assessment topics and grade levels.
• Knowledge of basic concepts of psychometrics, including reliability, validity, and fairness.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously to meet short-term objectives and long-term goals.
• Demonstrated ability to implement cycles of continuous improvement and develop innovative solutions that address challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders, including district/school administrators, teachers, and/or community members.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Prior experience with leading the implementation of balanced assessment practices and professional staff development preferred.
• Experience using assessment technologies (e.g. Illuminate) preferred.
• Experience working within a large, complex organization preferred.
• Valid and clear teaching certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports District and school-based staff in the implementation of effective assessment practices.
• Develops and leads the implementation of resources and protocols for data-driven instruction.
• Designs and delivers professional learning on all aspects of assessment, including assessment design and development, instructional planning, balanced assessment, formative instructional practices, assessment leadership, and data analysis and action decision making.
• Creates and executes individualized support plans for schools identified by District leadership.
• Manages and provides user support for assessment technologies, including responding to technical questions and troubleshooting platform issues.
• Works in collaboration with other departments to build and maintain valid and reliable District assessments.
• Ensures high-quality assessment practices drive instruction in all content areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level