Partner of Instructional Assessment - Instructional Support Facility
SUMMARY
Aid the Performance Improvement Department Directors in developing and implementing online assessment and data reporting tools for a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework to inform instructional decision-making in classrooms. Collaborate with district staff to align assessment tools with curricular resources and instructional practices, develop training plans, and collaborate with information systems staff on data and system requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead, implement, and communicate the scope and schedule for the implementation, utilization, and technical support of a districtwide Comprehensive Aligned Assessment System (CAAS) and MTSS framework.
Lead the collaborative efforts with school and district staff, including building leaders and district administrators, in the development and maintenance of assessment tools aligned to curricular and instructional resources.
Create and manage training and guidance documents to build technical expertise amongst district staff to successfully integrate online assessment tools and data reports within daily instructional practices and a MTSS framework.
Collaborate with other offices in the development and maintenance of a districtwide universal instructional framework, providing guidance on the use of a CAAS and data tools to inform instructional decision-making, including within a MTSS framework.
Collaborate with information systems staff and other offices as needed to review and update existing data requirements and processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy of the online assessment and MTSS framework tools.
Provide Customer Service Support for School and District Staff utilizing the in-house ticketing system. Work with vendor support teams to submit tickets on behalf of Teachers if issues arise that cannot be resolved in-house.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree.
Experience with adult learning theory and professional learning.
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (CDE) teaching or Principal license.
Experience developing assessments and using data for instructional decision-making.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail.
Advanced problem-solving skills.
Advanced consulting skills, with an ability to influence in all directions and at all levels.
Advanced interpersonal relations and teamwork skills.
Intermediate leadership skills.
Self-aware; deeply values excellence and inclusion; passion for improving public education.
Ability to strategically transform goals into actionable plans.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
Ability to build relationships and networks with multiple functions at all levels of the organization.
Ability to present in small and large group settings.
Ability to be adaptive to changing needs.
Ability to compile, review, and make recommendations by analyzing data across functional areas of the district.
Ability to effectively communicate analytical insights to various stakeholders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Formal education beyond a Bachelor’s degree.
Experience teaching K-12 classrooms.
Experience training educators in the use of technology to support classroom teaching and learning.
Experience with instructional assessment tools including Illuminate DnA, FastBridge and eduCLIMBER.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Moderate physical effort.
Lifting up to 25 pounds.
Occasional standing and walking.
Occasional bending and reaching.
Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard.
Repetitive motions.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Eye/hand coordination.
Speaking and hearing.
Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics.
Mental acuity to synthesize and analyze various datasets.
May occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when travelling to various district sites.