Senior K-12 Assessment Measurement & Analytics Lead

Stride, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Stride, Inc. seeks an experienced Assessment Measurement Specialist to provide measurement expertise for K12 assessment programs. You will review interim and growth assessments, evaluate validity and reliability, and support data-driven decision-making across departments.

The role involves documenting methods and translating technical results for nontechnical audiences. The position emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and collaboration with Assessment, Accountability, Academics,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent with 8+ years in psychometrics or educational measurement.
• Ability to review growth measures and vendor documentation to inform decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication; translate technical findings for nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychometric expertise for K12 assessment programs and initiatives.
• Review and compare interim and growth assessment options and evaluate fit for use.
• Identify unusual score changes and conduct targeted technical reviews of flagged results.
• Develop documentation to support interpretation of assessment results across the organization.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to translate findings for nontechnical audiences.

Skills

Psychometrics

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Psychometrics

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Ph.D. in Psychometrics (desired)

Tools

R

SAS

Stata

WINSTEPS

flexMIRT

Job description

Stride, Inc. seeks an experienced Assessment Measurement Specialist to provide measurement expertise for K12 assessment programs. You will review interim and growth assessments, evaluate validity and reliability, and support data-driven decision-making across departments.

The role involves documenting methods and translating technical results for nontechnical audiences. The position emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and collaboration with Assessment, Accountability, Academics,