Assessment Specialist

Date Posted: Jun 24, 2024

Requisition ID: 445496

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE):

The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include:

• Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student

• Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators

• Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support

  Salary:

  This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $59,800. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

  Role Overview:

  The Assessment Specialist is responsible for the annual implementation and delivery of National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAED) and IREAD-3. You will remain current on policy in order to answer questions and assist the public regarding this assessment. The Assessment Specialist works with other assessment staff, curriculum consultants, and assessment contractors to ensure continuity in service delivery.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are:

• Support the development and implementation of state and federal assessment programs.

• Oversee the implementation of NAEP and IREAD-3 annually.

• Support training opportunities regarding assessment implementation practices to ensure that the fidelity of the assessments is maintained.

• Support the facilitation and creation of resources to promote assessment literacy.

• Answer questions related to assessment and programming requirements.

• Assist with the routine aspects of assessment programs including contract review and invoicing.

• Lead weekly program meetings with vendors.

• Collaborate with assessment specialists to define project schedules for internal and external deliverables.

• Oversee data collection and program-specific communication with internal departments, educators, and vendors.

• Oversee and execute the planning of educator committees and meetings to assist in test development, item creation and reviews, blueprint development, data analysis, validity, fairness, etc. to ensure Indiana students participate in valid and reliable assessments.

• Tracks deliverables and project schedules for completion to ensure delivery of the assessment programs.

• Communicates clearly and efficiently with parents, educators, contractors, and IDOE staff.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with IDOE staff members.

• Reviews test administration guidance, develops communication for assessment programs and confirms information fidelity with content specialists.

• Assists the Division Chief, Director, Assistant Director, and other assessment and content specialists as needed.

• Adheres to local, state, and federal laws and policies.

  The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time

What You'll Need for Success:

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred in education, educational psychology, or related field.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience working in and with schools.

• Ability to create spreadsheets, manage data tasks, analyze data, and support data uploads and communications with schools and other departments.

• Ability to edit publications.

• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage time.

• Ability to maintain detailed records and files.

• Attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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