POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Director of Testing, Research and Evaluation, the
Instructional Supervisor – Internal Assessments organizes and implements all district
designated testing assessment programs. The incumbent of this position will
work with the Area Offices, Office of Monitoring and Accountability, and the
Office of Professional Learning and Leadership, with support from Instructional
Specialists, on the creation, administration and reporting of district level
assessments. In addition, the Instructional Supervisor works with other offices
and departments in PGCPS and appropriate divisions within PGCPS to review and
revise district level testing assessment programs as appropriate. The Instructional Supervisor also works with
the data management team and teacher evaluation committee to assist in the
understanding of test results for the production of reports to help inform the
decision-making processes in PGCPS.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Supervises and oversees test development
specialists and technicians engaged in the implementation of district level
testing programs and the testing platforms; confers with specialists, technicians,
and parents/guardians in resolving day-to-day issues raised by district level
or school level administrative officials or school test coordinators;
Conducts staff development and training
opportunities for district level assessments and the testing platforms;
Functions as an office liaison for
communicating district level requirements which include but are not limited to
federal, state and local mandates, as well as district initiatives;
Coordinates the production of the
required pre-test and post-test files for all district level assessments and
the testing platforms;
Coordinates the production and distribution
of a variety of score reports for district level assessments, as well as the
interpretation of the results for schools and parents;
Supervises, conducts and/or coordinates
security investigations for all district level assessments as requested by the
Director of Testing, Research and Evaluation or the Superintendent of Schools;
Carries out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable laws,
which include professional development, staff supervision, complaint
resolution, performance evaluations and problem solving; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Extensive knowledge of testing
instruments and the training for the administration of such instruments;
Extensive knowledge of MSDE assessment
programs and their requirements under COMAR;
Ability to keep abreast of current
developments which may be helpful in improving the various programs;
Ability to analyze, interpret and report
findings;
Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with employees and school officials; and
Ability to supervise and to communicate
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s
degree from an accredited college or university in Educational Measurement,
Administration and Supervision or related area required; Doctorate preferred. A
minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Test Development Specialist, or
similar test administration experience, required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Professional Certificate; Administrator I Certificate
required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision
of assigned unit staff.
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.