Psychometrician (Education Associate) - 61069913 REPOST

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and Support K-12 Assessment Projects
• Coordinate and monitor statewide assessment projects for grades K-12.
• Evaluate test materials for psychometric soundness, including reviewing test forms, score reports, and item analyses.
• Conduct sampling, standard setting, equating, linking, and calibration activities aligned to assessment goals and psychometric best practices.
• Ensure High-Quality Test Scoring & Reporting
• Collaborate with SCDE teams and external contractors to oversee scoring and reporting of statewide assessments.
• Use SAS programming to perform quality-control checks on data files, merge datasets, and generate key assessment statistics at the state, district, school, and subgroup levels for public reporting.
• Maintain Essential Documentation
• Create, organize, and maintain both routine and technical documentation supporting state assessment programs.
• Conduct Research to Drive Improvement
• Carry out SCDE research studies that inform educational policy, accountability, and program effectiveness.
• Serve as a Resource Across the Agency
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to other offices as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.
• Bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree/Ph.D. in measurement and statistics and five (5) years’ experience in psychometric work (preferred).
• Intermediate to advanced SAS and SAS macro programming skills are required.
• Experience in measurement theory (e.g., Rasch model and item response theory); cognitive test design and construction, including performance assessments; scoring and reporting; and analysis and interpretation of test data is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, including an ability to manage multiple priorities with competing demands for resources.
• Commitment to continually building on existing knowledge and skills to be up to date on the latest technology and analysis innovations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment while demonstrating sound judgement and making timely, effective decisions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in measurement and statistics and five (5) years’ experience in psychometric work.

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced SAS and SAS macro programming skills.
• Experience in measurement theory (e.g., Rasch model and item response theory); cognitive test design and construction, including performance assessments; scoring and reporting; and analysis and interpretation of test data.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to continual learning and innovation.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.