COORDINATOR FOR ASSESSMENT AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: 3, Administrative Salary Schedule

Revision Date: June 8, 2023

Location: Central Office

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides oversight for assessment and school improvement planning for the school division.  A major responsibility of this position will be the oversight of all state testing, state testing materials, test security and school improvement planning. The collection and analysis of all student achievement data at the local, state, and federal levels is required. This position is responsible for providing timely in-depth data analyses and reports on the various assessments, and responding to requests from the senior staff to assist with Division strategic planning and school improvement planning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects and analyzes all assessment data at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Collaboratively analyzes and reports all data from various accountability and assessment systems in the Division.
• Develops all accountability reports for the Division and delivers these reports to the division leadership.
• Serves as liaison with appropriate personnel at the Virginia Department of Education.
• Attends required regional and state trainings.
• Facilitates and assists in the planning and monitoring of school improvement plans and provides direction to the School Improvement Specialists (high school) and School Based Leadership Teams by providing appropriate data and analysis.
• Plans/Develops and delivers training for administrators, school improvement specialists (SIS), school testing coordinators (STC) and division personnel on accountability, assessment, data-informed decision-making, test administration and data analysis.
• Manages, processes, and distributes all state testing materials, oversees test administration and security and completes/submits all required reports.
• Works with the School Improvement Specialists and School Testing Coordinators (STCs) at each school to ensure that state laws, regulations, and policies governing the state assessment program per the Virginia Standards of Learning tests are strictly practiced.
• Works with colleagues to provide continuous review, evaluation, and oversight of all state assessments and school improvement efforts in the Division.
• Uses and interfaces with all Division data programs, including the student information system, dashboard systems, Excel, and intranet.
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values: Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Master’s degree in education or related field; doctoral degree is preferred
• Experience as a school-level administrator required
• Demonstrated leadership ability in organization, professional development, school improvement and planning and assessments
• Demonstrated ability, knowledge and understanding of data analytics and data analysis
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of accountability and accreditation at the local, state, and federal levels
• Ability to utilize, learn and provide training in a wide variety of computer technology hardware and software applications
• Experience with state testing, supervision of federal, state, and division program analysis

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Performs duties within the Accountability Office under the supervision of the Supervisor for Data Analytics, Program Evaluation and Assessment and the Assistant Superintendent, School Leadership (Elementary).

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Highly diverse and complex duties. Must have high tolerance for change and the ability to work on several projects and assignments concurrently. Strong interpersonal skills required in working with diverse groups. Must have initiative and assume responsibility for working productively with minimal supervision and through the collaborative process.

Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time in a busy office environment; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer terminal. To see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without visual aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

Salary : $77,771