POSITION SUMMARY:
Under direct
supervision in the Department of Testing, the primary responsibilities of the
employee in this class are: (a) to work with Test Development team to create
highly reliable and valid tests that will effectively measure growth in student
achievement throughout the school year; (b) to provide technical and
data-analysis supports for the school system academic programs (e.g., FIRST;
Science Technology Program, ESOL program, etc.)
(c) to develop a Growth Over Time Model to track improvement in student
learning at all schools (d)
to provide statistical support for sampling and analysis of various reports
generated within PGCPS (e) to review research/analyze research reports
generated by educational institutions, agencies and media (f) and to represent
PGCPS on committees and at meetings relevant to research design,
implementation, and interpretation.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Work
with Test Development to create reliable and valid Formative tests that will
measure growth in student achievement throughout the school year;
Provide
analyses that help with the implantation of
Performance Management;
Provide
data that will become part of the new data warehouse system;
Provide
technical and data-analyses supports for the Pay-For-Performance Program
(Financial Incentive Rewards for Supervisors and Teachers, FIRST and other
school system academic programs (e.g., Science Technology Program, Talent and
Gifted Program, ESOL program, etc.) ;
Develop
a Growth Over Time Model to track improvement in student learning at all
schools that have not made Adequate Yearly Progress; and
Develop
a School Performance Index intended to identify strengths and areas for
improvement for use in all schools.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Extensive
knowledge of classical and modern testing theories (e.g., item responses
theories, IRT) and testing equating procedures;
Extensive
knowledge of statistical modeling (e.g., Linear and Non-Linear Regression
modeling, Logistic Regression modeling, Nonparametric Statistics Analysis, Multivariate Statistical Analysis,
Hierarchical Linear Modeling, Complex Survey Data Analysis, etc.);
Extensive
knowledge of research methodology (e.g., Experimental Designs, Matched Sample
Designs, Survey Sampling procedures, etc.);
Expertise
in data analyses using statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, etc.);
Expertise
in test item analyses using IRT-related software (e.g., BIOLG, BIGSTEP, etc.);
Expertise
in test equating analyses using test-equating software (e.g., EQUATE; Common
Item Program for Equating (CIPE), etc.); and
Ability
to communicate technical information to non-technical staff.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s
Degree (Doctorate preferred) from an accredited college or university in
applied statistics or psychometric-related area; or any equivalent combination
of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and
abilities necessary to perform effectively in this position.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.