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Assessment Measurement Specialist
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What they do
A Curriculum and Instructional Designer or Developer designs and develops instructional materials and methods for teachers. Analyzes what is needed for students, identifies learning objectives, and designs the content and format of instructional material and delivery. Uses instructional design to create instructional materials, which may include text, electronic and visual material. Works for a school or college or for an education, software or publishing company.
$83,960 / year median in the U.S.
-5% projected decline
Job Description
SPM/CAMP
by reviewing assessment results for unusual patterns, conducting targeted technical reviews of flagged results, and identifying data or methodological limitations that affect how results should be interpreted. This role develops technical documentation and guidance to support consistent, appropriate interpretation of assessment results across the organization, and partners closely with Assessment, Accountability, Academics, Research, and Data teams to translate technical findings for nontechnical audiences. Essential Functions Provide psychometric expertise for K12 assessment programs and assessment-related initiatives. Review and compare interim and growth assessment options, including vendor technical documentation, norms, scoring methodologies, growth measures, research evidence, and administration requirements; evaluate fit for intended use and provide technical recommendations to support assessment selection and renewal decisions. SupportSPM/CAMP
by reviewing interim assessment results and identifying unusual score changes, subgroup patterns, conflicting assessment evidence, or other results warranting deeper technical review. Conduct targeted assessment reviews of flagged School Progress Meeting (SPM)/ Continuous Accountability Monitoring Plan (CAMP) results to determine whether observed patterns reflect meaningful performance differences, expected measurement variation, administration issues, data-quality concerns, or limitations of the assessment. Evaluate the reliability and validity of assessment results and measures, including score distributions, reliability, measurement error, subgroup patterns, and other indicators of assessment quality and performance. Identify limitations in assessment data or methodology that could affect conclusions and provide clear guidance regarding appropriate interpretation and use. Evaluate cross-assessment comparability and provide recommendations regarding when results from different assessments can appropriately be compared or used together to triangulate academic performance. Develop technical documentation, guidance, and resources to support consistent and appropriate interpretation of assessment results across the organization. Analyze relationships between interim and state assessments to determine how well interim results correspond with state proficiency and growth outcomes. Analyze student assessment growth results and apply established methodologies to evaluate the interpretation and use of vendor and state growth measures Partner with Assessment, Accountability, Academics, Research, and Data teams on assessment-specific questions and communicate technical findings clearly to nontechnical audiences. Monitor developments in educational measurement, assessment validity and reliability, and general K-12 assessment practices and recommend appropriate applications to K12's existing assessment practices. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Required Qualifications Master's degree in Psychometrics, Educational Measurement, Quantitative Psychology, Applied/Educational Statistics, Research Methods, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 8 or more years of experience in psychometrics, educational measurement, or assessment-related analytic work, including experience with K12 assessment programs. Demonstrated expertise applying psychometric methods such as reliability analysis, measurement error, score distribution analysis, and subgroup performance analysis. Experience analyzing and interpreting growth measures (e.g., student growth percentiles, value-added, or vendor-specific growth models) and evaluating their appropriate use. Experience reviewing vendor technical documentation (technical manuals, norms, scoring methodologies, reliability/validity evidence) to inform assessment selection or renewal decisions. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical/statistical findings for nontechnical audiences. Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound technical judgment on ambiguous or sensitive data-quality questions. Desired Qualifications Ph.D. in Psychometrics, Educational Measurement, Quantitative Psychology, Applied Statistics, or a related field. Experience supporting a school performance/accountability model (e.g., SPM/CAMP-type frameworks) or similar state or organizational accountability system. Familiarity with major K12 interim and formative assessment vendors and their technical/psychometric documentation. Experience evaluating cross-assessment comparability or conducting assessment triangulation studies. Experience evaluating technical documentation and creating guidance or training resources for nontechnical stakeholders. Experience with statistical/psychometric software (e.g., R, SAS, Stata, IRT software such as WINSTEPS, flexMIRT, or similar). Familiarity with state assessment and accountability policy in a K12 context. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment / Physical Demands This role operates primarily in a remote or office environment and routinely uses standard office and computing equipment. Travel requirements are noted above and should be confirmed with the hiring manager.Compensation & Benefits:
Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. We anticipate the salary range to be $81,045.75 - $125,000.00 per year. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. Job Type Regular The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker accountBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance