K-12 Assessment & Educational Programs Lead

University of Georgia; Lawrenceville (GA); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Georgia seeks an Educational Program Specialist to lead item development, assessment reviews, and professional learning for K-12 programs in English Language Arts and Social Studies. The role supports curriculum alignment, quality control, and client collaboration across multiple projects.

The position requires expertise in assessment design, item development, and program coordination, with strong collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Georgia Department of Education online resources.
• Proficiency with online assessment administration platforms and item banks.
• Proficiency with project planning and work management software such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong knowledge of English Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum.
• Proficiency with alternative presentation software and tools.
• Expertise in the research, development, and/or implementation of next-generation formative and summative assessments.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within project teams both inside and outside the organization and to communicate directly with clients and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to support program development, project planning, and project management.
• Professional background that includes classroom teaching and work at the state and/or district level.
• Strong knowledge of formative and summative assessment.
• Strong knowledge of the test development process.
• Strong knowledge of the item development process, including but not limited to Webb’s Depth of Knowledge, Universal Design, and deconstructing standards.
• Strong knowledge of Georgia curriculum standards in English Language Arts and Social Studies.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and facilitate professional learning and/or focus groups for a variety of audiences, including adults and students.
• Strong editing and publishing skills.

Responsabilidades

• Review, provide feedback on, and approve assessment items, performance tasks, and text modes in English Language Arts and Social Studies.
• Create assessment blueprints and prepare assessments and related materials for client review.
• Review and resolve client feedback related to assessment items, content, and assessments.
• Develop training materials and supporting resources for item-writing and assessment-development projects.
• Train, support, and provide feedback to item writers and reviewers.
• Review and conduct assessment audits to evaluate alignment, quality, accuracy, and adherence to established requirements.
• Support the development and review of instructional and educational resources associated with assessment programs.
• Facilitate and support professional learning associated with assessment and content development, including reviewing presentation materials and providing feedback on items and assessments developed by participants.

Conocimientos

MS Office Suite

Georgia DoE online resources

Assessment platforms

Item banks

Project planning tools (Smartsheet, MS

Microsoft Teams

English Language Arts/ Social Studies

Collaboration and communication

Professional learning facilitation

Editing and publishing

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Herramientas

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Descripción del empleo

University of Georgia seeks an Educational Program Specialist to lead item development, assessment reviews, and professional learning for K-12 programs in English Language Arts and Social Studies. The role supports curriculum alignment, quality control, and client collaboration across multiple projects.

The position requires expertise in assessment design, item development, and program coordination, with strong collaboration across internal teams and external partners.