Assessment Specialist

Job : 34789
Agency: Department of Education - Division of Learning & Instruction
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $27.84-$29.23/hr, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 02/25/2026

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a real impact on student success? Do you want to help schools and teachers bridge the gap between instruction and learning? If so, we want YOU on our team! Make A Difference in South Dakota Education! The Department is looking for a qualified individual to fill the Assessment Specialist position in the Office of Assessment and Accountability.

Assessment Specialists are proactive decision-makers, who work with schools, teachers and peers around the nation to develop high-quality assessments for students and help schools, parents and teachers understand what the results mean. They leverage the latest in technology, telecommunications and data management systems. They are responsible for planning and conducting trainings in assessment and assessment technologies to the K-12 education field.

They regularly work with data to understand trends in student growth and achievement.

This is a full‑time (40 hours per week) position with the Department of Education. For more information on the Department of Education, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Shape the Future of
  
  Education:
  
  Help schools, parents, and teachers understand assessment results and use them to drive student growth.
• Collaborate Nationwide:
  Work with assessment professionals across the country and stay at the forefront of educational best practices.
• Professional Growth:
  We provide training on the state assessment system - no prior experience required!
• Impact at Scale:
  Your work will influence policy and practice across South Dakota.

• Oversee the administration of the state‑required assessments.
• Plan, co‑teach, conduct presentations and debrief teachers, principals and other education stakeholders.
• Assist schools in implementation of high‑quality assessments that drive state and national policy.
• Support teachers and schools utilize interim assessments and formative assessment resources within the instructional and learning processes.
• Coordinate and maintain professional working relationships with the vendors involved in assessment.
• Analyze data and assist in report development.
• Educate teachers, principals and other education stakeholders about the latest developments in assessment and promote assessment literacy.
• Help schools, parents, and other stakeholders understand trends in large‑scale assessment data.
• Be part of a team of professional, dependable and accountable individuals.
• Collaborate with assessment professionals across the nation.

Occasional travel will be required for this position.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience with in K‑12 Education field.
• We will train successful applicants on the state assessment system!

• Attention to detail – Attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication – Listen attentively to others and clearly convey information and ideas.
• Composure – Remain focused in stressful situations and keep emotions under control at all times.
• Customer service – Treat customers courteously and respond to their needs.
• Data analysis – Use basic statistical procedures to understand trends in assessment data.
• Decisiveness – Exercise sound judgment when making decisions and take prompt, decisive action.
• Information seeking – Actively seek, collect and evaluate information to learn more about issues or events.
• Initiative – Display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals.
• Problem solving – Analyze problems and make sound decisions.
• Relationship building – Work to build and maintain professional relationships with people who provide information, assistance or support.

To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

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