Reading Assessment Support Specialist

Phoenix Elementary School District #1 • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Phoenix Elementary School District #1, we are Inspiring Every Child to Achieve, educating the future leaders of Phoenix! The Reading Assessment Support Specialist plays a vital role in this mission by assisting district schools in incorporating a student-centered system of data-driven instruction and intervention. This position focuses on closing the achievement gap in reading by continuously training and supporting site staff in the effective use of Reading Assessments and Progress Monitoring, ensuring every student has the opportunity to master grade-level standards and curriculum over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
• Valid Arizona Standard Teaching Certificate.
• Experience working with teachers and site-based teams
• Experience and training in data management
• Knowledge of purpose and functions of web-based assessment management systems (e.g., AIMSweb).
• Knowledge of subcomponents and processes of assessment and how to select data for specific purposes.
• Knowledge of educational data systems and the flexibility required for their integration
• Skilled in utilizing existing and new technologies to advance assessment goals.
• Skilled in providing multi-level training to staff with varying technology skill levels.
• Skilled in time management and scheduling training appointments in a timely manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a wide variety of co-employees.
• Ability to self-manage a significant workload and schedule independently.
• Ability to communicate complex assessment information clearly to diverse school staff.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• 3 to 5 years of experience teaching K-8.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive training to diverse staff groups to ensure technical proficiency and self-sufficiency in utilizing district assessment platforms.
• Guide the standardized implementation of Benchmark testing and Survey Level Assessments to ensure data integrity and instructional relevance.
• Maintain rigorous oversight of student progress monitoring data, ensuring intervention accuracy and timely system updates.
• Partner with educators to translate assessment data into actionable student goals and clear performance expectations.
• Foster a collaborative environment through active participation in school-wide planning and proactive communication with multi-disciplinary teams.

Benefits

• University partners that offer discounted tuition.

What This Job Offers

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