Education Associate - REPOST

Salary : $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually

Location : Lexington County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 167823

Agency : Department of Education

Opening Date : 12 / 17 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : CB05

Position Number : : 61061145

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 7

Hiring Range - Min. : $56,210.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $100,000.00

Opening Date : 08 / 14 / 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

• THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED - Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply

The person plays a vital role in evaluating and analyzing data related to student performance and is responsible for interpreting results of statewide summative assessments and making recommendations based on the findings. The person must have a solid background in research methods and statistical analysis, as well as excellent communication skills. The person in this position will coordinate and monitor assigned projects for K-12 student assessments, such as evaluating test materials for psychometric qualities (e.g., test forms and score report forms); conduct item analysis; draw samples; and conduct, coordinate, and / or monitor standard setting, equating, linking, and calibration in accordance with the purpose(s) of the assessments and in accordance with accepted standards for psychometric theory, research, and practice. Work with South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) staff and contractors in monitoring the scoring and reporting of statewide tests. Use Statistical Analysis System (SAS) programming to conduct quality control checks on state and district test data files; match data sets; and generate state assessment statistics by state, district, school, and subgroups for the SCDE's public web pages. Create, organize, and file routine and technical documentation for state assessment programs. Conduct SCDE research studies as assigned. Serve as a resource person to other offices as assigned. Perform other duties as required 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 Ph.D. in measurement and statistics and five (5) years' 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.

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.

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).

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

Do you have a master's degree in measurement and statistics?

Do you have a Ph.D. in measurement and statistics?

Do you have five (5) years' experience in education, management or business?

How did you hear about this position?

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Salary : $56,210 - $104,000