ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST, SECONDARY LITERACY
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ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST, SECONDARY LITERACY
Denver, CO, United States
Job Info
- Job Identification 74311
- Job Category Academic Support
- Posting Date 03/19/2025, 08:17 AM
- Locations Emily Griffith Campus
- Apply Before 04/02/2025, 11:55 PM
- School Year Not Applicable
- Region Central
- ELA Designations Non Teaching/No Designation
- Schedule Full Time Year Round
- Work Schedule Name CP235
- FTE 1
- Department ASSESSMENT AND DDI HUMANITIES
Applicants may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on transcripts, resumes or other documents being submitted as part of this applicationJob Description
** Applications will be received until April 2, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
Performs a variety of professional, technical, and administrative tasks in developing and administering high quality assessments and correlating resources, including Student Learning Objectives (SLOs). Interprets public school rules, laws, and policies regarding assessment. Trains school personnel in proper administration and creation of common assessments, analysis of data, and SLOs. Interprets changes to the District curriculum and Colorado standards, ensuring assessments, resources, and SLOs are aligned, and informs teachers and principals of the implications of these changes.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range: $68,448 - $82,139. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Assumes a lead role in a particular content area.
- Develops assessment items to be used on District assessments and in the District item bank and develops model SLOs and learning progressions for content area assigned.
- Collaborates with other departments in the management, development, and analysis of District-supported assessments and SLOs.
- Utilizes the District’s item banking system to modify and catalog items as needed.
- Provides support and training in the use of various assessments, including semester and course assessments, common formative assessments, and item bank developed interim assessments; assists teachers and administrators with tools and resources to aid instruction.
- Develops and provides training and staff development in the areas of assessment administration, ethical assessment practices, and the use of assessment information for instructional improvement.
- Assists the Research Team in the development or modification of assessment reports; conducts analyses of assessment results; and supports schools in interpreting assessment results, linking results to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Works with network staff to provide support and professional development to District schools in the areas of SLOs, assessment literacy, and the use of online systems to deliver assessments and assessment results electronically.
- Collaborates with Curriculum and Instruction personnel on various projects and reports; prepares and conducts presentations for various groups; and responds to administration and school requests for information.
- Monitors SLO submissions for content area assigned, determining quality of SLOs and collaborating with schools to create next steps to address SLOs that are not of high quality.
- Contributes to the ongoing development and implementation of the SLO system, providing support, communication, and training for SLOs to school leaders and teachers.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field is required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience.
- Three (3) or more years of substantial knowledge of and experience working with Colorado Academic Standards and/or Common Core State Standards.
- Three (3) or more years of experience in item development (constructed response, selected response and performance based tasks), assessment creation, rubric development, and item analysis.
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage, and acceptable driving record for the past three years.
- The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
- Ability to understand and interpret assessment data.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of the fundamental assessment concepts (e.g., reliability, validity).
- Works collaboratively with others on a team.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines.
- Ability to develop and present complex information to teachers, administrators, or other adults.
- Skill in MS Access or SPSS preferred.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
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