POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Instructional Supervisor of Internal Assessments, the Instructional
Specialist – Test Development performs specialized testing and research work in
the development of assessments for the Department of Testing, Research and
Evaluation developed assessments in various content areas. The work performed involves collaborating
with content specialists to ascertain curriculum with the appropriate standards
and creating reliable, valid assessments the results of which can be used as
outcome benchmarks.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reviews
commercial test item banks for appropriate content and applicability to the
testing program;
Oversees
the banking of test items and selecting of test items and selecting items for
each assessment;
Uses
various platforms to analyze test data and produce ad hoc reports;
Uses
scoring/scanning programs and is able to troubleshoot problems with school test
coordinators
Manages
the development, preparation, printing and distribution of answer sheets and
test booklets;
Devises
strategies for helping teachers and school-based staff use the test results to
plan/revise instruction;
Understands
the operation of instructional programs at the elementary, middle and high
school levels;
Analyzes,
interprets, and reports test findings and maintains effective relationships
with employees and school officials;
Provides
training and support to schools regarding all aspects of the testing program;
and
Performs
related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Considerable
knowledge of testing techniques, methods and strategies;
Strong
technology skills, familiar with online testing, adept in Microsoft Office;
Experience
with administering testing programs
Thorough
understanding of test instruments and the training for administration of such
instruments; and
Excellent
communication skills both orally and in writing.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in
educational measurement, psychology, statistics or a related field required.
A minimum of five (5) years of successful
instructional experience with test/assessment development.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator I
endorsement required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.