Title: Director of Student Assessment

State Role Title: Education Administrator III

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education is looking for a Director of Assessment to provide supervision and support in all aspects of the statewide student assessment system to include test development; test administration, scoring, and reporting; contract management; staffing; and budget.

This person would be expected to implement state-mandated testing programs designed to measure student achievement, report school performance data as required by the Standards of Accrediting Schools, and provide test-related information in support of the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) goals and objectives.

The Director of Assessment would be responsible for the following duties:

• Manage the state-mandated assessment programs to include item and test development and test administration procedures and requirements for the state-mandated Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment programs and the through-year growth assessments in reading and mathematics.
  
• Manage the implementation of the alternate assessment programs for students with disabilities and the English language proficiency assessment for English Learners and the National Assessment of Educational Progress
  
• Oversee the development and implementation of systems for test development and test
  administration, scoring, and reporting for the state-mandated assessment programs.
  
• Ensure that accurate and reliable training and technical assistance are provided to school
  division staff and internal student assessment staff.
  
• Provide leadership in addressing and resolving test irregularities with consistency and
  accuracy.
  
• Provide guidance to school division staff responsible for conducting and documenting investigations of alleged testing violations and manage VDOE led investigations as required.
  
• Manage student assessment staff to ensure assigned tasks are completed accurately and in a timely fashion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of program and contract management including budget development and management.
  
• Extensive experience in managing large scale assessment programs including work with systems used in both online and paper/pencil test delivery modes.
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines and to coordinate the efforts of others to reach agreed upon program goals.
  
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver meaningful professional development and present complex information to various audiences using multiple delivery methods (email, web-based instruction, audio conferences, face-to-face meetings, etc);
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to the educational community, contractors, parents, legislators, and the public regarding highly complex assessment program information;
  
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and focus on data;
  
• Demonstrated ability to interpret policy and procedures to respond to program inquiries;
  
• Considerable experience in managing and monitoring multiple, concurrent tasks effectively;
  
• Considerable knowledge and skill using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Additional Considerations

• Graduation from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced degree is preferred;
  
• Experience in Web-based test delivery systems and evaluating the functionality of Web-based applications;
  
• Experience in large-scale assessment at either the state or local school division level; Supervisory experience preferred.

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.

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.

This role will require completion of a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI), which is filed annual with the General Assembly.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: humanresources@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.