- Salary
- $87k – $106k/yr
- Location
- CA 92626, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams.
There is currently one vacancy within the Education Services Division (working 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year).
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director Professional Learning Communities and K-12 Assessment, plan, organize, coordinate and implement specialized duties in support of the District student assessment program; coordinate state testing aspects including ordering, training, assisting with compliance, maintaining testing procedures and security; provide teachers, principals and district administrators with pertinent and accurate information to impact student achievement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level coursework in statistics or related field and five years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of a student assessment program.
THE EXAMINATION:
Exam Weight
Supplemental Questions: Qualifying
Written Examination: 50%
Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 50%
The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.
An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.
Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.
The virtual written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 19th. The virtual qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 26th. You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of this recruitment.
Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.
If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Plan, organize, coordinate and implement specialized duties in support of the District student assessment program; serve as a technical resource to school sites, system vendors, subcontractors, auditors and parents regarding assessment policies and procedures and data information.
Coordinate state testing aspects including ordering, training, assisting with compliance, maintaining testing procedures and security; provide administrative support and oversight to current state testing standards and physical fitness tests.
Provide support to District-level assessments; design assessment shells and other data collection and reporting systems.
Maintain the data warehouse, student information system and associated reports; import external and State test data; maintain data integrity; create accounts and provide school site support; create data reports to assist with the identification of trends and support of instructional initiatives.
Provide support to State accountability reports; compile and create data reports; review CALPADS extracts to assure data integrity.
Train and provide work direction to assigned staff.
Provide technical information and assistance to the Director regarding assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.
Prepare and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to personnel and assigned activities.
Communicate with other administrators, personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
Participate in the development of the annual preliminary budget; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.
Operate a computer and assigned software programs; operate other office equipment as assigned. Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
State assessment codes and policies.
Elementary and secondary education terminology. Oral and written communication skills.
Principles and practices of supervision and training. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Coordinate state testing aspects including ordering, training, assisting with compliance, maintaining testing procedures and security.
Provide support to District-level assessments.
Maintain the data warehouse, student information system and associated reports. Provide support to State accountability reports.
Train provide work direction to assigned staff. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Meet schedules and time lines.
Work independently with little direction. Plan and organize work.
Maintain records and files.
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Sitting and standing for extended periods of time. Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying testing materials.
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