Assessment Support Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Elementary School District #1 is seeking an Assessment Support Specialist for a full-time, 12-month role. The position focuses on training staff to use district assessment platforms and supporting data-driven instruction to close the reading achievement gap for students.

The specialist will manage Benchmark testing, SLA facilitation, progress monitoring, and the mapping of assessment data to instructional goals. Collaboration with site teams and timely data updates are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education and valid Arizona teaching certificate.
• Experience with teachers and site-based teams.
• Experience in data management and using assessment data.
• Master degree preferred and 3–5 years teaching K-8 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive training on district assessment platforms for staff.
• Facilitate Benchmark testing and SLA implementation to ensure data integrity.
• Maintain rigorous progress monitoring data and update scoring within 48 hours.
• Collaborate with educators to translate data into actionable goals and plans.
• Participate in school-wide planning and communicate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Data management

Staff training

Technology training

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Phoenix Elementary School District #1 CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION- DISTRICT OFFICE - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Assessment Support Specialist

Phoenix Elementary School District #1 CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION- DISTRICT OFFICE - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Phoenix Elementary School District #1

Job Details

Job ID: 5882645
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-time, 12-month position. Placement based on level of education and years of relevant experience.

At Phoenix Elementary School District #1, we are Inspiring Every Child to Achieve, educating the future leaders of Phoenix! The 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 assessment and progress monitoring, ensuring every student has the opportunity to master grade-level standards and curriculum over time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assessment Software Training & Capacity Building

Performance Objective and Success Standards: Deliver comprehensive training to diverse staff groups to ensure technical proficiency and self-sufficiency in utilizing district assessment platforms.

• 90% of trained staff demonstrate competency in navigating software and accessing Benchmark reports independently.
• Training sessions are rated as "highly effective" in post-session evaluations by at least 85% of participants.

Benchmark & Survey Level Assessment (SLA) Facilitation

Performance Objective and Success Standards: Guide the standardized implementation of Benchmark testing and Survey Level Assessments to ensure data integrity and instructional relevance.

• 100% of Benchmark testing windows are completed within district-mandated timelines across assigned sites.
• SLA procedures are applied with 100% adherence to district protocols, minimizing testing irregularities or data errors.

Progress Monitoring & Caseload Management

Performance Objective and Success Standards: Maintain rigorous oversight of student progress monitoring data, ensuring intervention accuracy and timely system updates.

• 100% of intervention descriptions and scoring updates are entered into the system within 48 hours of assessment.
• Caseload audits reveal zero unresolved data discrepancies or missing scoring entries at the end of each reporting period.

Data-Driven Goal Setting & Instructional Support

Performance Objective and Success Standards: Partner with educators to translate assessment data into actionable student goals and clear performance expectations.

• Goal-setting sessions result in documented, measurable student growth targets for 100% of monitored caseloads.
• Effective "score-to-intervention" mapping is verified through a measurable increase in the alignment of classroom interventions with assessment results.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Site Communication

Performance Objective and Success Standards: Foster a collaborative environment through active participation in school-wide planning and proactive communication with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Attendance and active facilitation at 100% of scheduled grade-level, staff, and school-wide plan meetings.
• Resolution of site-level assessment issues occurs within 24 hours of initial communication or identification.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
• Valid Arizona Standard Teaching Certificate.
• Experience working with teachers and site-based teams
• Experience and training in data management

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of:

• Purpose and functions of web-based assessment management systems
• Subcomponents and processes of assessment and how to select data for specific purposes.
• Educational data systems and the flexibility required for their integration

Skilled in:

• Utilizing existing and new technologies to advance assessment goals.
• Providing multi-level training to staff with varying technology skill levels.
• Time management and scheduling training appointments in a timely manner.

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with a wide variety of co-employees.
• Self-manage a significant workload and schedule independently.
• Communicate complex assessment information clearly to diverse school staff.

Core Competencies:

• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Concern for Order
• Planning Ahead

As a condition of employment, all new hires must obtain and maintain a valid Level One IVP

FingerprintClearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $63,325 to $80,417 Per Year
Job Categories:

Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HUMAN RESOURCES- DISTRICT OFFICE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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