JOB TITLE: Director of Student Assessment	LOCATION: Central Office
	JOB CATEGORY: Non-Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assistant Superintendent, Instruction	PAY GRADE: Director
	FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Provides leadership and assistance to building administrators and teachers in the assessment of students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Coordinates the development and implementation of division’s program of student assessment;
• Monitors and evaluates student achievement related to State and local criterion-referenced and norm-referenced tests;
• Plans and conducts workshops and additional training related to assessment and testing;
• Coordinates the development of alternative assessments, student report cards, and "school" report cards for parents;
• Stays informed of current educational trends and programs for student assessment;
• Recommends and facilitates the acquisitions of instructional materials and equipment for use in the student assessment program;
• Coordinates and supervises remedial education activities for the division’s middle and high schools with emphasis on SOL and LPT remediation;
• Prepares local, state, and federal reports on student achievement/school outcomes and other state reports, as requested;
• Recommends needed change in the assessment and instructional program;
• Assists the instructional staff in planning K-12 activities;
• Coordinates student teachers placements among area colleges/universities and the division;
• Serves as a liaison between the college/university supervisors and the building administrator(s) regarding student teacher placements;
• Conducts the school division’s school census, as required by state law, including budgeting, staffing, and student accounting;
• Reports on the status of division testing programs and services at the request of the Assistant Superintendent;
• Attends school board meetings and prepares such reports for the board as the Assistant Superintendent may request;
• Assists in the development and implementation of the division’s curricular and instructional goals;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs related duties as assigned by Assistant Superintendent of Instruction in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of assessments and their analysis/interpretation in regard to student achievement. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with instructional personnel, building administrators, teachers, and parents. The ability to present and deliver analytical data in an articulate manner to a variety of audiences, including oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, teachers, and administrators, and parents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement as a supervisor/administrator. Successful experience in public education as a teacher and/or administrator is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess strong organizational skills. Must be able to provide own transportation to school-related functions and schools throughout the division. Frequent operation office equipment is required. Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in school settings throughout the division and Central Office. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment such as boxes and assessment materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Travel to schools throughout the division and central office is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Regular contact with staff members, administrators, and parents is required. Contact with parents by phone and in person may be necessary.

EVALUATION

The Assistant Superintendent of Instruction will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

School Board Approved

8/14/01