ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST III

Empower educators and school leaders to improve student achievement through the implementation of the district's balanced assessment system.

SALARY RANGE:

• $91,102 - $131,404

Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Sunday, April 27, 2025. A current resume must be attached to the completed application. Additionally, ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming the required Master's degree (unofficial transcripts can be submitted, however official transcripts will be required upon hire).

• If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies.

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be contacted via email to submit three electronic professional references. Identified references will receive an online reference check to complete. No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

For further information or any questions, please call Aneesa Head - Office of Human Resources at (414) 475-8224 or email at muhammar@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

• Master's degree in education, statistics, psychology or a relevant field is required.
• Two or more years of experience working with assessment data is required.
• A current teacher's license with a minimum of 3 years fully licensed teaching experience is required.
• A Director of Instruction license (10) or ability to obtain within two years is required:

o NOTE: Applicants that do not currently hold this license or have not completed a certification program awarding this license, may still qualify for the position if they enroll in and complete a certification program awarding the #10 Director of Instruction within 2 years. Until you complete the certification program, the District will request the license on your behalf upon appointment to the position for a maximum of two years.

• Administration experience is preferred.

• Coordinate the implementation of the large scale, standardized assessments in the district. This can include tasks such as ordering licenses and test materials, managing student rosters, configuring online accounts and permissions for users, monitoring test completion, troubleshooting technology problems, distribution of score reports, etc.
• Serve as a liaison between school and district staff, as well as state and national assessment agencies.
• Support school and district staff in understanding the role of standardized assessment in state and federal accountability.
• Provide test administration training opportunities for school staff to ensure accuracy and validity of assessment results.
• Collaborate with the appropriate district departments to make certain assessment practices are equitable and appropriate for all students, including students with IEP/504s and English Language Learners.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental colleagues to design and deliver professional development on using results from assessments to inform teaching and learning.
• Provide technical assistance to school and district staff on issues related to assessment and/or measurement, respond to requests for assessment data, and facilitate the appropriate use and interpretation of assessment results and other academic data.
• Plan and lead district and school-based professional learning around data and assessment tools and strategies.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.