Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Associate Director for the Statewide Assessments Office within the Assessment Development and Administration Division (ADAD), the Director of the ADAD, and the Deputy Superintendent for the Instruction, Measurement, and Administration Branch, the Education Research and Evaluation Administrator I manages the English Language Arts and Mathematics Office. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Monitors the development, administration, scoring, and reporting of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress assessments consisting of the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments and the California Alternate Assessments English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics.
• Collaborates with ADAD offices related to test management, delivery, and reporting systems, including end user interface and online manuals.
• Oversees item and form development, and test administration to maintain content, performance, and psychometric standards for statewide assessments.
• Oversees and monitors plans for communication and outreach efforts that support the implementation of the ELA and mathematics assessments. Recommends and obtains approval of major implementation strategies. Directs the implementation of office tasks; proposes strategies and changes, including budget change proposals, legislation, and regulations.
• Determines tasks, timelines, and due dates; assigns tasks to staff and communicate responsibilities and expected work products; reviews, provides feedback, and approves contractor and staff deliverables; ensures policy and format consistencies; oversees the preparation of budgetary documents; oversees contracts administered by the office; analyzes proposed legislation that may impact the work of the office or the division; and ensures that correspondence meets CDE standards and policies.
• Meets and works collaboratively with representatives of key local, state, and national programs; gathers feedback and concerns from interest holders; clarifies policies and procedures; and promotes networking among key interest holders.
• Travels, locally and nationally, to attend and provide presentations at program-related meetings and conferences.
• Conducts interviews and selects new personnel; provides direction, guidance, oversight of office staff; monitors, evaluates, and provides constructive feedback on staff performance; approves travel and leave requests; conducts, arranges, and approves staff training; oversees the budget allocated to the office.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
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Working Conditions This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.
Telework refers to all working days at approved alternate work location. Special Requirements Individuals MUST have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Education Research and Evaluation Administrator I:
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Experience with state standards, curriculum, and instruction
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work tactfully with diverse stakeholder groups on educational issues
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to ensure quality deliverables and meet project deadlines
• Excellent leadership skills
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Additional Application Information How to Apply for state jobs: Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers Account is highly recommended . Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareers Account. DO NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status. Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered. In order for experience to be considered, applications must be completed fully, including the "From" and "To" employment dates, "Hours Per Week", employer contact information, and "Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the "Employment History" (Resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678). For civil service classifications, do not use working titles. If you choose to not submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), please use the revised 10/2023 version. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Degree and/or School Transcripts Other - Cover Letter
