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Test Development Specialist II - Assessment Section

Employer
Hawaii Department of Education
Location
Honolulu, HI, US
Salary
EOSR-7, $93,564 to $132,447

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Job Category
Administrator, Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & PD, Data / Assessment, Specialist / Coordinator
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  • APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
  • TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is included in the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a limited term temporary appointment. Probationary service credit and tenure are not granted for temporary appointments.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: TEST DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II
    Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in education with specialization in educational psychology, or with specialization in any other field of education, which included coursework in research and statistics in education, measurement and evaluation.
    Education Desirable: Specialization in educational curriculum and/or assessments.
    Experience: Six (6) years of responsible professional work experience in education, of which four (4) years shall have been in teaching, and two (2) years in educational testing and measurements.
    PILOT Substitutions: The four (4) years in teaching may be fulfilled by experience at any level of education - early childhood, K-12, or higher education - and can be substituted with three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in program planning, research, analysis, educational testing, or measurement or two (2) years as a teacher and one (1) year as an educational administrator in a leadership role (e.g., principal, vice, principal, complex area leader).
    Experience Desirable: Experience as an English Language Arts content specialist and demonstrating ability to understand and implement the state's ELA/Literacy content standards.
    Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency, or system.
    Knowledge of: Foundations of curriculum and instruction; instructional media and computers; foundations of American education; tests and measurements; principles of learning and individual differences; educational statistics; theory of measurement and evaluation; research and test developments, trends and current issues or problems pertinent to the areas of assignment; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the areas of assignment.
    Knowledge Desirable: Knowledge of test development and psychometrics.
    Ability to: Provide leadership, planning and coordination in the area or areas of assignment; develop and analyze competency-based measures and tests; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate a computer and other business machines; maintain awareness of developments in educational tests and measurement.
    Skills/Abilities Desirable: Assess competency-based measures and evaluate plans, programs and procedures; use tools, equipment, instruments or devices appropriate to the areas of assignment; maintain awareness of curriculum or program areas.
  • A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
  • Duties and Responsibilities : Under the general supervision of the Test Development and Administrator Specialist III of the Assessment Section, the Test Development Specialist II:
    1. Test Development
      Assists in the development of all phases of the statewide student assessment program and provides technical assistance in creating proposals, contracts and memoranda of agreement. This includes creation of work plans, and task timelines, coordination of tasks and collaboration with contractors, staff members and other state department branches and offices to ensure execution of tasks. Collaborates with staff members, contractors and other state department offices in the creation, review and recruitment of participants for test specifications, item specifications, test format and design, reports and evaluation instruments and blueprints for all statewide student assessment programs.

    2. Technical Assistance
      Provides technical assistance and assists with preparation of work plans and reports in compliance with all relevant federal and state requirements to school, complex and district personnel in the development, administration, communication and use of assessments instruments and data. Arranges or assists in conducting workshops and trainings in testing for schools, complexes and districts, stakeholder groups as well as making presentations.

    3. Test Coordination
      1. Coordinate the administration of various assessments throughout the state, including assisting the district and complexes in coordinating training among school administrators, curriculum coordinators, test coordinators and technical support staff. 2. Coordinate the item content and bias review committees, and the formatting, pilot testing, field test analysis, and creation of final test forms. 3. Prepare project plans for selecting and implementing student assessment technical quality and information assurance programs, determine project resource requirements, workflow charts and work schedules.

    4. Assists in the development, administration and compilation of responses of oral and written survey instruments and the statistical analysis of data gathered from their administration. Serves on task forces and committees related to the development, procurement, use analysis or interpretation of tests, surveys, and evaluation and accountability systems related to the department?s assessment programs.
    5. Assists in the preparation of special reports and testimonies in response to request from the legislature, Governor, Board of Education, and other agencies and individuals. Assists with monitoring and maintaining the budget for the statewide student assessment programs to ensure appropriate fiscal controls and requirements are followed.
    6. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
  • SALARY RANGE: EOSR-7, $93,564 to $132,447. Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All others will be placed on the first step of $93,564.
  • WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.
    POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 15th of any calendar month.
    HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to applicant.
    1. Visit the Hawaii Department of Education website and submit the online application prior to the deadline. Be sure to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.

      http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org

    2. Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Human Resources/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804.
    3. After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.


    APPROVED:

    Cynthia A. Covell
    Assistant Superintendent
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