Salary: $54,974.00 - $101,712.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 166017
Agency: Department of Education
Division: Assessment
Opening Date: 06/19/2024
Closing Date: 7/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: CB05
Position Number:: 60024650
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $54,974.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $78,343.00
Opening Date: 06/19/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities

The person in this position will coordinate the administration of one or more assessment programs through collaboration with Office of Assessment and Standards staff, department staff, and contractor staff. Participation in office meetings, office/contractor conference calls and meetings, and determining test windows and key event schedules. Review all test forms and assist with the development of test items. Serve on Office of Assessment and Standards (OAS) and South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) committees. Edit and write RFPs. Plan, conduct, and participate in webinars and workshops; make presentations. Assist with budget planning and payment of program expenditures. Develop brochures, manuals, guides, and other materials as needed to ensure that test policies and procedures are effectively communicated to the schools and districts and that useful information is provided to teachers, students, and parents. Develop score reports that adhere to state and federal laws and provide clear and transparent results to districts, schools, and parents. Develop policies and procedures for the implementation and administration of the assessment, including information as appropriate in the Test Administration Manuals. Compose memos, respond to e-mail requests for data/information, and prepare informative text for ListServs and newsletters. Communicate policies and procedures with department staff, district and school personnel, parents, students, and others as needed. Assist in the updating and/or writing of SCDE laws and regulations. Assist in classroom monitoring to ensure the integrity of the test score results. Assist with test security documentation. Assist in the design of assessment strategies for studies, projects, etc. in accordance with accepted psychometric standards. Analyze data and write reports of results in accordance with accepted standards for psychometric theory, research, and practice. Participate in state and federal accountability evaluations (e.g., Peer Review). Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

This position is located in the Office of Assessment and Standards.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.
Preferred Qualifications

A master's degree or PhD in measurement and statistics, or a related field and five (5) years of experience in education or management, or a related field; A bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in education, management or business.
Additional Comments

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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I understand that a criminal record investigation will be conducted prior to employment being offered by the South Carolina Department of Education. My personal identifying information will be processed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in education, management, or business?

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Do you have a master's degree in measurement and statistics, or a related field?

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Do you have a PHD in measurement and statistics, or a related field?

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Do you have five (5) years of experience in education, management, business, or a related field?

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How did you hear about this position?

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