Statewide Assessment Program Director

Department of Education; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

The Maine Department of Education seeks an Assessment Team Director to lead innovative statewide assessment strategies and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for MEA. This role oversees the assessment staff and coordinates related activities across K-12.

You will collaborate with the Commissioner’s Office, draft informational materials, manage contracts and RFPs, and provide accurate data to inform decisions at the state, SAU, and school levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Four (4) years of professional level experience in planning, developing and implementing large-scale statewide assessment programs.
• A Master’s degree in education or a related area may be substituted for experience on a year-to-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop & implement an innovative statewide vision for assessment with program goals and activities.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve program needs, deficiencies, problems, and trends.
• Collaborate with the Commissioner’s Office to lead and support state assessment initiatives.
• Promote effective collaboration with other Department teams and stakeholders.
• Manage contracts and RFPs to obtain services for assessment system implementation.
• Analyze, interpret, and provide accurate data to inform Department of Education initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree preferred/substitution for experience

Job description

The Maine Department of Education seeks an Assessment Team Director to lead innovative statewide assessment strategies and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for MEA. This role oversees the assessment staff and coordinates related activities across K-12.

You will collaborate with the Commissioner’s Office, draft informational materials, manage contracts and RFPs, and provide accurate data to inform decisions at the state, SAU, and school levels.