Assessment Coordinator for Special Populations Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID 1196400600A1)

Description

Overview

The Assessment Coordinator for Special Populations leads all messaging, coordination, and statewide administration efforts of the Vermont Statewide Alternate Assessment. The Alternate Assessment provides a testing option for students who are unable to take Vermont's General Education Assessment, in compliance with federal reporting and school-based accountability requirements. This is a large scale, statewide initiative requiring communication and coordination with education partners, and the coordination and management of a dedicated alternate assessment contract.  

 

Responsibilities associated with this position include:

• Oversight of alternate assessment-related timelines and milestones.
• Providing subject matter expertise pertaining to testing accommodations and accessibility features for special populations such as students with disabilities and English Learners.
• Providing training and technical assistance, statewide, to educators who are administering the alternate assessment.
• Development and review of alternate assessment technical manuals.
• Providing subject matter expertise as needed on the development of assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities, including qualifying English Learners. 
• Engaging groups of educators statewide in discussions about standard settings, item bias reviews, and the review of technical documents and manuals.  
• Representing Vermont within a multi-state alternate assessment consortium that develops and reviews alternate assessment test items, and shares best practices on statewide alternate assessment administration. 
• Conduct statewide compliance monitoring for proper test assignment and administration, which requires limited field visits during the alternate assessment testing window.
• Developing and implementing a statewide alternate assessment communications plan.
• Coordinating with federal partners to draft and submit documentation for the federal Peer Review of the Alternate Assessment. 
• Limited travel (approximately twice annually) to attend national conferences supporting a knowledge of best assessment practices and federal assessment regulations.  
• Review requests for exemptions for students who are not able to take the statewide assessment(s) for medical reasons. 
• Lead the AOE's response to completing federal Annual Progress Reporting (APR) for Indicator 3, a performance indicator pertaining to assessment participation and performance.

 
This position is classified as an Education Programs Coordinator II by the Department of Human Resources.

 

This position offers the opportunity for significant remote work based within Vermont and contiguous states but will require regular in-office functions as determined by the Secretary of Education.

Who May Apply

This position, Assessment Coordinator for Special Populations (Job Requisition #50575), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Chris Kane at christopher.kane@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is generally performed in a standard office setting, but significant travel may be anticipated for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal work schedule may be required. There may be considerable interaction with a variety of publics and strong differences of opinion may be encountered.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, public administration, or related field AND five (5) years or more at a professional level education, program development, or leadership role in a public or private educational institution.
OR
Three (3) years or more as an Education Programs Coordinator I with the State of Vermont.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree.

Special Requirements

Some positions may have certification requirements or other special requirements.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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