Program Specialist, Assessment

Fulton Schools; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking an Assessment Program Specialist to plan and provide support, resources, and professional learning for district-wide implementation of effective assessment practices. The role emphasizes assessment literacy, development, formative practices, and data-driven instruction, with grant-funded, year-to-year staffing.

The position requires collaboration across departments, travel between schools, and leadership in balancing assessments and professional development for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• 3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Experience leading balanced assessment practices and staff development preferred.
• Experience with assessment technologies (e.g., Illuminate) preferred.
• Experience in a large, complex organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops resources and protocols for data-driven instruction.
• Delivers professional learning on assessment topics and practices.
• Designs and implements individualized school support plans.
• Manages user support for assessment technologies and troubleshoots issues.
• Collaborates with departments to build valid District assessments.
• Ensures high-quality assessment practices drive instruction district-wide.
• Travels between schools as required.

Skills

Balanced assessment design

Data-driven instruction

Adult training delivery

Communication skills

Collaboration

Project management

Psychometrics basics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Tools

Illuminate

Job description

Summary

The Assessment Program Specialist is responsible for planning and providing support, resources, and professional learning to schools in support of the District-wide implementation of effective assessment practices, including assessment literacy, assessment development, formative instructional practices, and data-driven instruction.

Note: This position is grant-funded and thereby staffed year-to-year

• Supports District and school-based staff in the implementation of effective assessment practices:
  • Develops and leads the implementation of resources and protocols for data-driven instruction
  • Designs and delivers professional learning on all aspects of assessment, including, but not limited to:
    • Assessment design and development
    • Instructional planning
    • Balanced assessment
    • Formative instructional practices
    • Assessment leadership
    • Data analysis and action decision making
  • Creates and executes individualized support plans for schools identified by District leadership
• Manages and provides user support for assessment technologies
  • Responds to technical questions
  • Troubleshoots platform issues
• Works in collaboration with other departments to:
  • Builds and maintains valid and reliable District assessments
  • Ensures high-quality assessment practices drive instruction in all content areas
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or A closely related field

Certification/Licensure

None required

Valid and clear teaching certificate preferred

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience required; 3 years of leadership experience preferred; Prior experience with leading the implementation of balanced assessment practices and professional staff development preferred; Experience using assessment technologies (e.g. Illuminate) preferred; Experience working within a large, complex organization preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Detailed knowledge and experience with developing balanced assessment plans, building standards-based assessments, and using data to inform instruction
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners across multiple assessment topics and grade levels
• Knowledge of basic concepts of psychometrics, including reliability, validity, and fairness
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously to meet short-term objectives and long-term goals
• Demonstrated ability to implement cycles of continuous improvement and develop innovative solutions that address challenges
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders, including district/school administrators, teachers, and/or community members
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Will require travel between schools

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

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