Director of Assessment and Student Reporting

Position Title: Director of Assessment and Student Reporting

Classification: Education Programs Manager 3

Salary: $9,079 - $13,975 ($9,709 - $14,947 PERS)

Type: Permanent, Full-time, Exempt, Management Service Supervisory

We are seeking a Director of Assessment and Student Reporting (Education Programs Manager 3) to join our Research, Assessment, Data, Accountability, and Reporting (RADAR) team at the Oregon Department of Education (ODE).

This position follows a hybrid work model. Onsite presence will be required when business or operational needs are best supported in person, such as collaboration, training, or work that requires access to onsite resources. Employees approved to work remotely must have a reliable and secure internet connection and maintain a professional work environment that supports productivity. While working remotely, employees are expected to maintain the same level of performance, responsiveness, communication, and availability as they would in the office.

Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel may be necessary. A driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, a personal vehicle, or an alternative means of transportation are required for this position.

What you will do!

This position supervises the Assessment Team in meeting its objective of developing and implementing Oregon’s statewide assessment system and advancing educational equity by building statewide capacity in the areas of assessment literacy and appropriate use of assessment practices and data.

The Director provides statewide leadership and strategic direction for Oregon’s assessment system and related reporting functions, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements while advancing educational equity.

This position is also charged with policy creation and implementation, directing program and fund administration, comprehensive state planning, office work, internal plan development, determining related staffing needs, administering the federal and state grants and/or contracts, evaluating staff and programs, and serving as liaison with other state and federal agencies when necessary. The individual in this position directs all professional activities associated with the above-mentioned programs, including agency-wide initiatives.

Typical duties include:

Lead, Implement, and Steward the Policy Design/Implementation and Program Work of the Assessment Team:

• Determine program priorities by evaluating the greatest areas of need or improvement and assessing the availability of human, fiscal, and equipment resources needed to implement policy effectively.

• Identify problems and risks early and identify and engage internal and external partners to provide support in solving them.

Build Collective Capacity, Partnership and Collaboration (within the Assessment Team, Across RADAR and ODE, and with External Partners):

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with school districts, ESDs, other state agencies, and education and community partners to build capacity for improving schools and the public school system.

Create Strong Team Culture and Conditions for Learning & Shared Leadership on the Assessment Team, Embedding Strong Supervision and Hiring Practices:

• Develop opportunities for shared leadership and collaboration among the team, valuing collective voice and contribution.

• Plan and facilitate regular team meetings to build collective vision, lead for the agency strategic equity plan, establish shared team goals, and to review progress and milestones.
  

Demonstrate commitment to leading for equity and the cultivation of equitable practices:

• Participate and engage in efforts to further RADAR and agency-wide development and implementation of equity goals.

• Apply agency equity tools, such as the Equity Stance, Decision Tools, and Community Engagement Toolkit.
  

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Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required and are an important part of the application process. Only these materials are considered during the screening process:

• A cover letter (no more than 2 pages), highlighting your skills and experience, and demonstrating how your qualifications align with the required and desired qualifications for this role.

• A current resume detailing your relevant experience and education as it will be used in place of the detailed Workday work history for this agency-specific recruitment.

Additional application materials (such as letters of recommendation or transcripts) will not be reviewed. Cover letters and resumes are reviewed throughout the recruitment process by Human Resources and the Hiring Manager.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge (Desired Attributes)

• Demonstrated knowledge of K-12 systems, challenges, and opportunities at the building and district levels: Experience working directly in leadership positions in K-12 settings at the building and/or district level using different types of data to support essential work such as assessment implementation, curriculum adoption, or instructional framework efforts.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to explain complex concepts to a wide variety of audiences (e.g. families, legislators, and education and community partners).

• Demonstrated ability to apply an equity-focused, human-centered approach: Experience modifying a policy, program, or technical assistance approach based on equity analysis, community input, or disparate impact considerations.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across partnerships (e.g. districts, schools, education and community partners, other Oregon state agencies, state agencies around the nation, consortium partners): Experience collaborating across organizations to implement complex initiatives, policy changes, assessment systems, or technical assistance efforts.

• Demonstrated team leadership and facilitation skills: Experience leading a team, committee, and/or advisory group that illustrates the use of both technical and adaptive skills, such as managing technical project deliverable timelines (technical) and responsive facilitation (adaptive).

• Demonstrated knowledge of balanced assessment systems, large-scale assessment, and state/federal policy interpretation and implementation: Experience leading implementation of complex education policies including assessment implementation at the building, district, and/or state levels as well as support for formative assessment practices in classrooms.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of the attributes listed.

Our Agency Mission and Office Culture:

The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well–rounded, and equitable education system.

This position is within the Office of Research, Assessment, Data, Accountability, and Reporting (RADAR), overseeing the Department’s research plan and related data justice initiatives, as well as the federal assessment and accountability requirements present in the current iteration of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The office collects, validates, and reports data for educational research, policymaking, and operations. Ensuring security of confidential data and personally identifiable student information is a function of the office. The office has a primary charge of supporting the analytical and data needs of other ODE offices, the legislature, and the Governor's Office. The office also responds to data requests and supports the Quality Education Commission. The team is also responsible for ODE's assessment and accountability work, which includes the development, calculation, and reporting of information related to the state's K-12 education assessment and accountability systems. The work of this office impacts local school districts, education service districts, professional associations, and other agencies involved in education programs in kindergarten through post-secondary education.

Oregon State provides amazing benefits! Follow the link below to learn more:

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Application Resources & Information:

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting to have the preference considered.

• Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submission. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

• Please contact ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov if you have any questions on the application process or need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please be sure to include the job requisition number.

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Additional Information:

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.

• Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.

• Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• Visa Sponsorship: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.