Assessment Strategy Lead – Data & Accountability

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking an Assessment Manager (Anticipated Vacancy) to support the district's assessment strategy, manage day-to-day assessment operations, and provide training and facilitation for state and local assessments.

Reporting to the Director of Assessment Systems and Strategy, you will develop clear communications for schools and families, oversee data platforms, and collaborate with central office teams to drive instructional improvements through assessment data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in educational assessment administration and management, preferably within a large urban school district.
• Proficiency in using student data management systems and software (e.g., ASPEN, SIS, state reporting systems, Microsoft Office or GoogleSuite, particularly Excel. Google Sheets and Google Slides).
• Demonstrated experience with state-mandated assessments (e.g., MCAS, ACCESS) and other assessment tools (e.g., MAP, LAS Links).
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Current authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer student assessments (ACCESS, MCAS, MAP, LAS Links) district-wide.
• Plan and oversee assessment logistics and scheduling.
• Develop training resources and workshops for assessment staff.
• Provide training and support to testing coordinators on assessment tools.
• Ensure compliance with state and district assessment policies.
• Analyze assessment data to inform school improvement and instructional decisions.

Skills

Assessment administration

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree in Education or related field

Tools

ASPEN

SIS

Microsoft Office

Google Suite/Sheets

Job description

Boston Public Schools is seeking an Assessment Manager (Anticipated Vacancy) to support the district's assessment strategy, manage day-to-day assessment operations, and provide training and facilitation for state and local assessments.

Reporting to the Director of Assessment Systems and Strategy, you will develop clear communications for schools and families, oversee data platforms, and collaborate with central office teams to drive instructional improvements through assessment data.