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Assessment Specialist (Star 360)

Employer
Chicago Public Schools - CPS
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third largest school district in the United States, serving over 360,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability and integrity. Five core principles are embedded within these commitments - high quality, rigorous instruction, talented and empowered educators, safety and support, financial stability and collective impact.

The Assessment Specialist will report to the Balanced Assessment Systems Manager in the CPS Department of Student Assessment. This position will manage the successful implementation of the Star 360 assessments and provide guidance on the use of Star 360 results to support schools' balanced assessment systems and MTSS programs.

The Assessment Specialist will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

  • Manage the CPS vendor relationship with Renaissance Learning, including but not limited to project management and contract management
  • Manage all aspects of the successful administration of tests in the Star 360 suite of assessments, including Star Reading, Star Math, Star Spanish, Star Curriculum-based Measures, and Star Custom
  • Collaborate with vendor-based district consultants to co-design and manage the implementation of Star 360-focused professional learning for school administrators, testing leads, teachers, network staff, and central office personnel
  • Collaborate across offices and departments on Star 360 assessment suite implementation and use, including but not limited to the Office of Teaching and Learning, Office of Network Support (ONS), the Office of Language and Cultural Education (OLCE), the Office of Diverse Learner Supports Services (ODLSS), and Information Technology Services (ITS)
  • Facilitate the cleaning, validating, and reporting of Star 360 assessment data to support district priorities by liaising with the School Quality Measurement (SQMR) and Information Technology Services (ITS) teams
  • Design and distribute school, teacher and parent-facing communications and assessment resources to understand, interpret, and use assessment results for evidence-based decision-making
  • Perform related duties as assigned


In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Assessment Specialist must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required :

  • Bachelor's Degree in education, special education, educational measurement, education policy, or related fields from an accredited college or university
  • Master's degree in the above fields is preferred


Experience Required :

  • Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in education is required. Expertise in assessment, MTSS, or instructional data analysis is preferred.
  • 2 years working knowledge of large-scale urban district operations or implementation preferred
  • Experience working in a large urban school district, and experience with third-party vendor management preferred


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Exceptional organization and project-management abilities
  • Proficiency in Google Suite with advanced Google Sheets skills
  • High levels of assessment literacy
  • Familiarity with the principles of Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
  • Quick learner with the ability to conduct multiple projects concurrently
  • Ability to design and lead adult learning
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration and teamwork skills essential
  • Capable of clear communication and collaboration with a broad range of audiences/constituents including policy makers, district leadership, and school-based staff
  • Information technology familiarity


Conditions of Employment:

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

  • Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.
  • Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing - Employees are required to be fully vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date. Full vaccination is defined as at least two weeks after your second shot of a two-shot vaccination course, or at least two weeks after a one-shot vaccination course. Unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing.

Company

Chicago Public Schools is truly a district on the rise. The last five years have been an unprecedented success for CPS, and during that time, our district has emerged as a beacon of what is achievable for large urban school districts across the country. Our mission is to provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.

Company info
Telephone
773-553-1000
Location
42 W Madison St
Chicago
IL
60602
US

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