POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Director of
Testing, Research and Evaluation, the Instructional Specialist – Test Reporting
is responsible for monitoring and implementing programs and initiatives related
to reporting and professional development of the Prince Georges County Public
Schools (PGCPS) Internal Assessment Program and the Maryland Comprehensive
Assessment Program to enhance program effectiveness and to promote student
achievement. The incumbent of this position collaborates with the director,
supervisors, specialists and other PGCPS staff regarding best practices in
assessment administration and reporting, school improvement planning, district
wide programs and initiatives to ensure compliance with national, state, and
local guidelines consistent with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the
Local ESSA Consolidated Strategic Plan (LECS).
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Monitors the
collection, analysis, and utilization of national, state and district
assessment data to drive instruction as well as the growth over time to track
improvement in student learning;
Assists with the
interpretation of student data, the evaluation of assessment activities and
serves as a resource for assessment program modifications;
Informs
principals, school staff, area offices and other applicable central office
staff of best practices and analytical trends and patterns in student
performance data;
Provides
technical assistance to offices and schools in accessing student data and
reports to ensure that the data they are utilizing is valid and reliable;
Conducts on-site
visits, technical assistance and professional development sessions on analyzing
and utilizing assessment data at identified schools and offices;
Works
collaboratively with inter-departmental, area and central office personnel and
other departments on the use and interpretation of educational data and to
develop data and assessment literacy programs and initiatives;
Works with stakeholders
to collect and define requirements associated with the reporting of national,
state and district assessment data;
Manages vendor
activities related to the reporting of internal assessment results;
Assists in
overseeing data files and validated and quality controlled reporting;
Facilitates
stakeholder sessions to engage and collect feedback on State and District
Static and Dynamic assessment online portals and assessment administration
platforms;
Conducts training
and train-the-trainer sessions including the presentation of information and
data regarding national, state and district assessments;
Provides guidance
and professional learning in the interpretation and use of data as part of the
teaching and learning cycle and building assessment and data literacy capacity
among principals, school staff, area offices and other applicable central
office staff; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to keep
abreast of the latest research, best practices, developments and techniques in
the delivery of instructional practices, assessment and data literacy;
Knowledge
regarding instructional techniques, assessment administration and strategies
for analyzing assessment data;
Thorough
knowledge of the Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) organization and
K-12 curriculum and assessments;
Considerable
knowledge of system-wide school improvement planning;
Demonstrated
leadership and administrative competency;
Ability to
analyze student performance and academic achievement data;
Effective
planning and organization skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and meet
deadlines;
Effective
communication (oral and written), as well as human relations skills;
Experience
working with state, county and/or federal agencies; and
Experience
working with computers and other technology.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education,
educational policy, administration or a related field required. Five (5) years of successful teaching and
assessment administration experience required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Professional Certificate; Administrator
I Certification 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.