Assessment Manager; Anticipated ; SY

Job Description

The anticipated vacancy is expected to be vacant by 09/01/26. The current incumbent has the right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date.

Reports to:

Director of Assessment Systems and Strategy

The Assessment Manager, under the direction of the Director of Assessment Systems and Strategy, will support the district's assessment strategy and provide oversight, management, support, training, and facilitation for the day‑to‑day requirements of the state and local student assessments. Responsibilities include maintaining and improving current administration, professional learning, and support to schools for all assessments. The position emphasizes developing clear communications to all stakeholders, especially schools and families, regarding assessment administration and results, and providing excellent customer service during assessment administration windows.

The Assessment Manager will use assessment data and user feedback to inform and support the district assessment strategy, supporting school leaders and teacher teams to drive academic performance through assessments that meet the needs of every student.

• Serve as the district point of contact for the coordination and administration of student assessments: ACCESS, MCAS, MAP, LAS Links, and any other district or state assessment as assigned.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the implementation and activities of the assessments and their elements.
• Create and execute project plans to coordinate the assessments' logistics and proactively communicate roles and responsibilities to leadership and staff.
• Develop resources for administration, training workshops, and testing schedules.
• Provide training and support to testing coordinators and other designated district staff on the administration of assessments and the use of assessment tools.

• Ensure compliance with state and district assessment policies and procedures.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of assessment requirements, data systems, and instructional practices.
• Assist in preparing required data reports for state, district, and school accountability purposes.
• Coordinate the communication and distribution of assessment results to families.
• Conduct basic analyses of assessment data to identify patterns in student performance, support school improvement planning, and inform instructional decision‑making.
• Collaborate with school and district teams to interpret data findings and ensure alignment between assessment outcomes and instructional strategies.

• Work closely with school leadership and academic teams to align assessment practices with school goals.
• Collaborate with other departments regarding student assessments, including the alignment of test accommodations, policies, and guidelines to ensure all special program platforms are synced.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders about assessment practices and student performance data.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and district assessment offices to ensure alignment and support.

• In coordination with vendors and other stakeholders, develop and deliver professional learning, resources, and support documentation for school‑based staff in alignment with administration cycles for each assessment.
• Provide technical assistance to schools using assessment platforms to administer assessments and analyze data through online reports.
• Assist with training and coaching centrally to promote assessment literacy and establish effective processes for using assessment data.
• Support with turnkey training materials as necessary for classroom, school, and district users, in addition to maintaining “on‑demand” training resources for self‑guided learning.

• Understand data and systems integration processes to ensure all systems are executed properly.
• Lead day‑to‑day backend management of all assessment digital platforms, including district and state information systems (ASPEN, ESE).
• Serve as assessment liaison to other department teams, managing assessment data…