Project Manager for Online Testing (Education Program Specialist II)

State of Maryland - MSDE - Office of the State Superintendent; Baltimore (MD); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The State of Maryland - MSDE - Office of the State Superintendent is seeking a qualified professional to provide leadership and technical expertise for statewide assessments from pre-K through high school. The role oversees online testing implementation, coordinates MSDE staff, vendor staff, and LEAs to support testing readiness.

Responsibilities include communicating updates to LEA24 executives, guiding IT and assessment teams, developing best-practices, monitoring issues, coordinating testing

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 36 credit hours from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of professional experience coordinating, planning, implementing, or administering large-scale assessments at school/district/state level.
• Notes on substitutions allowed by MSDE rules.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership and technical expertise for statewide assessments (pre-K through HS).
• Coordinate MSDE staff, contractor staff, and LEA staff responsible for online testing.
• Prepare and disseminate protocols and best practices for statewide assessments.
• Guide plans to support statewide assessments at LEA24 schools.
• Monitor issues, analyze trends, and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate assessment readiness activities across LEA and schools.
• Support testing systems via vendor/testing readiness reviews and site visits.

Connaissances

Coordination

Planning

Implementation

Communication

Training design

Formation

Master's degree or 36 credit hours

Description du poste

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population - students, teachers, principals, and other educators- throughout Maryland.

GRADE

22

Salary based on experience and Agency budget allowance; State Salary Guidelines may apply

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Hybrid schedule available (up to 3 telework days permitted each week)

POSITION DUTIES

This position provides leadership and technical expertise to support the development and implementation of statewide assessments for grades prekindergarten through high school. The position provides facilitation and coordination of Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) staff, the staff of contractors, and the staff of local education agencies (LEAs) responsible for implementation of online testing in schools throughout the state. This position also assists with the training and monitoring of the LEA 24-Special Placement Schools.

Responsibilities include:

• Communicate with LEA24 executive and education directors regarding MSDE updates, revisions, and requirements related to the administration of statewide assessments.
• Provide direction and support to MSDE Assessment Program Managers, Local Accountability Coordinators, LEA Chief Information Officers, and LEA- and school-based staff regarding statewide assessment implementation and related operational issues.
• Develop and disseminate protocols and best practices for the effective implementation of statewide assessments.
• Provide guidance to LEA24 schools in developing plans to support the successful implementation of statewide assessments.
• Monitor operational issues identified through vendor help desks and other sources, analyze trends, and formulate recommendations for resolution or process improvement.
• Coordinate assessment administration readiness activities across LEA.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing and operational reviews of vendor-provided assessment systems and related functionality prior to statewide implementation.
• Conduct site visits to LEA offices and LEA24 schools to support online testing implementation and assess operational readiness.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend changes to assessment systems, processes, training, and documentation to improve the statewide testing experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Master's degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of professional experience in the coordination, planning, implementation, or administration of large-scale assessments at the school, district, or state level, including responsibility for assessment operations, testing logistics, implementation readiness, or the resolution of assessment administration issues.

Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor's degree and two additional years of experience directly related to the position option for the required education. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree at an accredited college or university in a field related to the position for one year of the required experience. 3. The required field of education and experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The specific education and experience qualifications for each position are on record in the Human Resources Branch. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Experience coordinating, managing, or overseeing assessment administration at the school, local education agency (LEA), or state level.
• Experience designing, developing, and delivering professional learning for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders, including executive-level leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of database management, including data organization, maintenance, analysis, and reporting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency.

SELECTION PROCESS

The resulting list of eligible candidates will be in effect for at least one year.