Miami-Dade County Public Schools hiring Staff Specialist, Assessment, Office of Assessment, Research and Data Analysis in Miami, Florida, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.Job Posting DetailsThe Application deadline is Monday, July 1, 2024 by 11:59 PM (EST). This is a DCSAA pay grade 42 position. Applicants need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation. All required application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents

• Current Resume
• Two (2) Professional Letters ofRecommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application. References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position. You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile.

Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position. Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview. Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening For The Selected Candidate (External Candidates)Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

https://www.hrdadeschools.net/personnelservices/

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net .

Salary Min: $59,487.00Salary Max: $101,146.00Occupational SummaryResponsible for the planning, development, coordination and implementation of District-wide, state and federal assessment/testing programs. Assists District, Regional Centers, and school-site administrators in the interpretation and use of assessment results.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Coordinates with the Florida Department of Education and external contractors, all components required for the implementation of state assessment/testing programs.
• Serves as a liaison between the District office, Regional Centers, and schools relative to the federal, state and District-wide assessment/testing programs.
• Plans and coordinates the test administration activities for District, state, and national assessment/testing programs, such as preparing guidelines for testing, training school-level personnel, monitoring testing, and overseeing scanning and scoring.
• Coordinates and conducts customized testing-related workshops for teachers, school-site and central office administrators, and parent/community groups.
• Participates on state and District level committees and focus groups to provide input and make recommendations on issues and policies related to assessment and testing programs.
• Analyzes and interprets test data, prepares reports of test results, and communicates the findings of assessment/testing programs to the School Board, District offices, Regional Centers, school-site administrators, parents, and community groups.
• Supports District initiatives to improve student achievement by creating new reporting formats that facilitate the understanding and use of test scores; developing methods and guidelines to encourage teacher’s use of test score information; and assisting low performing schools to interpret test results in order to identify areas in need of improvement.
• Provides technical support and makes recommendations to District offices and schools on the design and/or selection of testing instruments for specialized needs, such as student placement, pupil progression, and program evaluation.
• Assists with procedures related to District and/or state initiated testing audits, monitoring, test security investigations, and/or court cases related to test security issues.
• Coordinates the District's initiatives regarding the development and use of performance-based, "alternative" assessment practices for the improvement of instruction.
• Provides technical support related to the development and use of item banks, subject area testing, practice tests, computerized assessment systems, data warehouses, and other assessment practices.
• Performs other duties related to general administrative responsibilities of the position.

Physical RequirementsThis work requires the following physical activities: sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Master's degree with specialization in educational measurement or related field.
• Three (3) years experience in educational evaluation/testing/assessment.
• Knowledge of measurement and research methodology, applied statistics and computer applications.
• Application experience in the areas of test scoring, test data analysis, item analysis, and the interpretation and application of test results.
• Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with staff and with multi-ethnic groups of students, teachers and parents as evidenced by training and job related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!