Job Overview

The Assessment Data Specialist has primary responsibility for assessment data review, coding and analysis for the Office of Assessment Services. The Assessment Data Specialist also maintains various databases and provides professional development in managing the Standards of Learning online test administration software.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Maintains confidentiality while working with protected student data in compliance with FERPA and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Works with school staff, students, and vendors to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Maintains user accounts for various assessment management systems.
• Develops and improves upon automated solutions to perform office tasks more accurately and efficiently.
• Researches, compiles, and analyzes assessment data, producing custom reports as requested.
• Designs and presents professional development on assessment management systems, assessment data usage, educational technology, and other relevant topics.
• Develops student data file requirements for each assessment window collaborating with the Office of Information Management and Data Security for file production and data validation.
• Reviews assessment data for accuracy, in compliance with Virginia Department of Education regulations and assessment vendor requirements.
• Serves as the office’s liaison with the Department of Digital Innovation.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

      Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college preferred

      Experience

• Related experience preferred

      Licenses and Certifications

• None Required

      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of student information systems or an equivalent database, to include basic queries and report generation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access, to include basic queries; ability to develop SQL code preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, to include pivot tables, conditional formatting, advanced filtering and sorting techniques, and formula implementation; ability to develop VBA code preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot assessment-related technical issues on multiple platforms (iOS, ChromeOS, Windows); familiarity of school server configuration preferred
• Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize work effectively, work cooperatively with others on group projects, and provide high quality customer service

Physical Requirements 

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, Assessment Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months, 254 days, 8 hours

Salary Level: Universal 10

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $30.47 - $39.26