Assistant Director, Assessment & Data (621M)

Serves as the primary System Test Coordinator as defined by the Georgia Department of Education and completes all tasks assigned to the role. 3. Ensures the statewide K-12 assessment program is implemented with fidelity and monitored for compliance with local Board of Education and state assessment policy at the school and system level. 4. Assists the Director of Accountability with leading the planning, implementation, budgeting and continuous improvement of the district’s assessment program and accountability system and ensures district-wide assessment system data regarding student performance is made available and communicated to appropriate district staff via reports and presentations. 5. Serves as a district liaison and builds partnerships with assessment research organizations and vendors utilized by the district to advance the CCSD assessment program. 6. Oversees the development and implementation of assessment training to enhance the capacity of school Test Coordinators to effectively implement the CCSD assessment program, focusing on the administration of state, national, and international assessments, with fidelity to ensure compliance with local, state, and national policy. 7. Leads the development and implementation of training for assessment staff to ensure compliance with local, state, and national requirements; keeps abreast of developments and innovations in assessment research by attending national, regional, state, and local meetings, conferences and seminars pertaining to assessment. 8. Develops procedures for the implementation of new district, state, and national policy pertaining to assessment; reviews and revises CCSD policy and rules to ensure compliance with new/revised state and national policy pertaining to assessment. 9. Collaborates and communicates effectively with all internal and external audiences as needed to support the district’s vision, mission, and goals. 10. Assists with selection and staffing of department personnel and conducts performance evaluations of assessment staff as assigned. 11. Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator. OTHER INFORMATION: This position has important responsibilities in the school community. As such, the actions of this position are potentially subject to a high degree of public and community scrutiny and must always reflect the efficient and effective use of resources. The candidate must demonstrate operational and financial acumen and deal sensitively and responsibly with the community, central office departments, various groups and organizations, and a diverse community. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The following supporting documents must be uploaded via the CCSD Applicant Tracking Application System. Applications for this position will not be considered if all documents are not uploaded.

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Copy of your Teaching/Leadership Certificates
• Most Recent Summative or Annual Evaluation

1. Educational Level: Master’s Degree required; Specialist Degree preferred 2. Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate 3. Experience: 5 years’ experience in K-12 school programs; 3 years’ school or district level leadership experience preferred; experience with assessment administration and/or assessment development preferred 4. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities 5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Extensive knowledge pertaining to the state assessment program, national, and international assessments as well as standardized assessment administration procedures; assessment best practices; ability to communicate very complex information to a wide variety of audiences; excellent written and oral communication skills The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

DIVISION: Strategy and Accountability SALARY SCHEDULE: Annual Central Office Personnel DEPARTMENT: Assessment & Data WORKDAYS: 231 Employees REPORTS TO: Director, Assessment & Data PAY GRADE: CAD (5, 6 or 7) FLSA: Exempt PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly The Cobb County School District is the second largest school system in Georgia and among the largest in the United States, serving over 103,000 students, 112 schools, over 18,000 employees and a $1B annual general fund budget.