Assessment Development Coordinator

Minimum Requirements 

• Master’s degree at an accredited college or university. 

• Seven years of full-time, paid, professional education experience, five years of which have involved evaluating assessment practices and coordinating assessment strategies with appropriate personnel in an urban school district and has involved program support for academic programs. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Demonstrated knowledge of: 

○ educational assessment methodologies and procedures which are applied to assessment development. 

○ assessments used for the elementary, middle or high schools. 

○ statistical methods used to develop assessments. 

○ Microsoft Office software applications used to create or maintain databases and design reports.

○ academic standards and curriculum frameworks.

○ supervisory methods and procedures. 

○ assessment-related issues in an urban setting. 

Demonstrated ability to: 

○ develop and coordinate assessment activities to support the District’s assessment programs. 

○ plan and implement professional development programs related to assessments.

○ interpret and evaluate statistical data. 

○ develop timelines for projects and follow from inception to completion. 

○ implement statewide initiatives in the District. 

○ report and investigate test security violations. 

○ proactively identify key issues and take necessary steps to resolve problems. 

○ use a personal computer. 

○ communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

○ establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being  performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  

Nondiscrimination 

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and  applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual  orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or  genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.