Assessment and Accountability Specialist

Santa Barbara Unified School District; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara Unified School District seeks an Assessment and Accountability Specialist to provide complex technical support for district assessment programs. The role involves developing training resources, coordinating communication for CAASPP, ELPAC, CAST and Fitness tests, and ensuring data accuracy and security.

The position requires collaboration with school personnel, experience with educational assessments, and strong data/reporting skills, with a 12-month calendar and 8-hour days in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, sociology or psychology.
• At least two years of related work experience, preferably in a public sector environment.
• Successful passage of a written assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support district and administrator with assessment programs and data management.
• Develop training resources for CAASPP, ELPAC, CAST and Fitness Test.
• Coordinate communication and materials for district/state/federally mandated assessments.
• Provide technical support for assessment systems and platforms.
• Maintain test security and confidential student assessment data.
• Oversee test ordering, scheduling, and score reporting timelines.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Training materials development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, sociology or psychology

Tools

Google Drive

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Classified Job Description

Santa Barbara Unified School District

Title

Assessment and Accountability Specialist

Salary Schedule Range

55

Hours per day

8

Months per year

12

Purpose of Position

To provide responsible and complex technical assistance to an administrator, staff, parents, students, or outside agencies in areas related to an assigned program.

Reporting

Reports to a District-level director or administrator.

Essential Functions

• Perform a broad variety of specialized and responsible duties in support of a director or administrator.
• Develop informational and training resources for district, state and federally mandated assessments, including CAASPP, ELPAC, CAST and Physical Fitness Test.
• Coordinate and conduct the communication, training and materials for district, state and federally mandated assessments such as CAASPP, ELPAC, CAST and Physical Fitness Test.
• Communicate with school and district personnel, Special Education, and Education Technology Services, as well as appropriate public and private agencies, regarding all assessment systems.
• Provide technical support to school and district personnel and administration.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and support staff and administration use of technology with District approved programs and assessment platforms.
• Coordinate district assessment teams, including calendar, assignments, and training.
• Conduct analyses, prepare data reports, and provide guidance to other personnel involved in administering the testing and assessment program.
• Understand and maintain all aspects of secure test administration and act accordingly.
• Maintain accurate and current records of test security in order to maintain confidentiality of student assessment and testing data.
• Oversee test ordering, distribution, inventory, and test control procedures, including identification of students to be assessed.
• Establish plans and logistics of score reporting for local and state assessments to parents and families.
• Research, coordinate and verify program issues or data.
• Serve as liaison between a director or administrator and others involved in program-related business.
• Monitor and assure assessment and project timelines are met.
• Maintain a variety of complex records and files; enter or retrieve data into or from proprietary or mass market software programs such as Google Drive, MS Office or Excel.
• Request student-related information, such as transcripts or related documents.
• Compose correspondence, memoranda, schedules and lists from straight copy, rough drafts or oral instructions.
• Operate a variety of contemporary office equipment.

Other Functions

• Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Inside work with no exposure to weather conditions. Frequent interruptions and occasional contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; sitting for extended periods of time; bending, crouching, stooping or kneeling; reaching horizontally or above the shoulders to retrieve or store materials; ability to lift objects or materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of contemporary office practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the Education Code as it applies to program operation.
• Knowledge of basic research methods and report preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of record keeping and filing systems; electronic document storage and retrieval.
• Ability to use correct English language usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Ability to use a computer and proprietary or mass market software to enter or retrieve information.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to collaborate with others on assigned projects or initiatives.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision; meet deadlines and schedules.

Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, sociology or psychology, and at least two (2) years of related work experience, preferably in a public sector environment or demonstrated ability to meet the essential requirements of the position.

Additional Requirements

Successful passage of a written assessment.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or disability, affiliation with Scouting America or other designated youth groups, association with a person or group having one or more of these characteristics, or any other basis protected by law, in its educational programs, activities, and employment. Direct questions or complaints to Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; [phone], ext. 6278 or 6208 (English and Spanish); [e-mail].
Title IX Coordinator — the principal at each school site serves as that site's Title IX Coordinator; Title II/ADA Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator — Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, [phone] ext. 6278 or 6208, [e-mail]