Assessment Specialist

Title: Assessment Specialist

State Role Title: Education Coordinator I

Hiring Range: $90,000 average salary. Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Agency Website: www.doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education seeks an Assessment Specialist to provide support and complex expertise to school division personnel regarding the administration of the Virginia Assessment Program. The selected incumbent will work independently or collaboratively with other assessment or contractor staff, as appropriate, to accomplish varied tasks and assignments in of the program.
Specific duties include:
• Providing technical support and training on aspects of state test administration via telephone, email, and web conferencing
• Assigning test irregularities in the TIWAS application to assessment staff and resolving test irregularities
• Reviewing and providing feedback on all contractor provided documentation
• Participating in writing and reviewing VDOE-generated written correspondence regarding test administration
• Assisting in editing, rewriting, and verifying the accuracy of contractor’s knowledge-based articles and response documents
• Maintaining the Division Director of Testing (DDOT) Page ensuring resources and information are current and up to date
• Assist in the investigation of alleged test security violations
• Assisting in responding to assessment related FOIA requests and approved information requests from various departments within the agency
• Participating in the weekly team meetings with assessment staff and contractor staff
• Manages the Office of Student Assessment webpages on the VDOE website as well as participate on other technology teams/committees
• Participate and assist in additional projects as requested by the director and assistant superintendent

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the field of K-12 education and state and federal education regulations
• Knowledge of procedures for both paper/pencil and Web-based assessments
• Considerable knowledge of large-scale assessment practices, including test administration procedures
• Working knowledge of technology and data as related to K-12 education, including hardware and software, infrastructure, data and data systems
• Considerable knowledge and skills in using various software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, PDF mark-up, etc.) and Web-based applications (test administration applications, VDOE software applications, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to the educational community, contractors, and the public regarding highly complex assessment program information.
• Demonstrated ability to complete complex assignments with significant attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness
• Ability to evaluate impact of changes to current regulations and technical specifications on statewide delivery systems:
• Demonstrated ability to interpret policies and guidelines, and provide technical assistance to local school divisions.

Additional Considerations

• Graduation from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced degree
• Experience with web-based systems and the administration of large scale assessments
• Experience with alternate assessments for students with disabilities

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs.cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389]

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Virginia Department of Education does not provide sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Ernest Barnes

Phone: 804-923-0956

Email: ernest.barnes@doe.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.