POSITION TITLE : ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT (12-MONTHS)
QUALIFICATIONS : Master’s degree from an approved education program preferred. North Carolina licensure as a teacher or in a student support service area.
Knowledge or interest in NC State Assessments, NC Accountability Programs, program evaluation, computer technology, and educational research.
Must have exemplary leadership skills and commitment to continuous quality improvement.
REPORTS TO : Data and Accountability Coordinator
JOB GOAL : To facilitate data reporting, program monitoring, and accountability standards of the U.S. Department of Education, North Carolina Department of Instruction, and Cumberland County School Board.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assists in the administration, scoring, and disaggregation of school-level test data to include : Beginning of Grade 3 Testing, End of Grade Testing, End of Course Testing, Read to Achieve Testing, ACT, Pre-ACT, ACT WorkKeys, ACCESS, and other assessments.
- Consults with school-level test coordinators and other appropriate colleagues in data analysis including understanding and application of all appropriate assessments.
- Consults with all colleagues in the school in developing testing modifications; makes informed decisions about modifications and accommodations.
- Consults with both regular and special education colleagues in incorporating assessment data for instructional modifications, instructional management, and IEP development.
- Educates teachers and parents about the appropriate use of educational assessments.;
- Establishes and promotes ethical and technical standards for assessments and testing practices that include accuracy, fairness, due process, privacy, and appropriateness.
- Assists system administrators in conducting appropriate program evaluation and research.
- Must be able to demonstrate mastery with using data collection programs and reporting tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, Google Classroom, etc.
- Serves as a team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement;
supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer-driven, and valuing diversity.
- Works closely with other departments to gather, disaggregate, and share data from across all of Cumberland County Schools
- Adheres to and follows the details found within the NC Testing Code of Ethics.
- Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
SALARY : State Salary plus Local Supplement