Texas Education Agency
Reading Language Arts Assessment Specialist (Education Specialist IV)
Texas Education Agency, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Reading Language Arts Assessment Specialist (Education Specialist IV)
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. MISSION:
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.
Core Values
We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students. We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students. We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students. We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them. Position Overview:
The Assessment Development Division (ADD) oversees the planning, management, and oversight of content development for specific subject areas across a suite of assessment products that support rigorous and aligned student instruction across the state of Texas. The Assessment Development Specialist is a member of the Content team. This role is responsible for the development of all Reading Language Arts (RLA) content for the Texas Assessment Program, including STAAR and Special Forms. Essential Functions
Item and test development across all Texas Assessment Programs: manage the state’s assessment vendor(s) to develop and continuously improve processes supporting clear and aligned specifications for high-quality assessments and assessment items for assigned title(s) Communications, resources, and educator engagement: develop resources, materials, trainings and communications to support stakeholder understanding of the Texas Assessment Program and improve assessment literacy Content expertise & support across the agency: Leverage content and instructional expertise in Reading Language Arts to design, develop, and review resources and professional development aligned to the TEKS Operations support: Collaborate closely with Content Directors and members of the Assessment Development Division Operations Team by giving feedback on schedules, process definitions and improvement, long-term planning, risk management, and communications Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in the administration of the Texas Assessment Program at the campus, district, state, or region level with an in-depth knowledge of the program’s test administration policies Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience Other Qualifications
Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military The ability to grasp complex topics and processes, master new skills, and apply them quickly and effectively. A deep personal interest in and demonstrated commitment to educational equity and TEA's mission The ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions, deal effectively with ambiguity, and work effectively with complexity and change. Clear, concise, and persuasive written and verbal communications. Insistence on consistently delivering high-quality work on time and dedicated follow-through on commitments. The ability to balance and manage multiple workstreams and effectively identify critical priorities. The desire to proactively seek out and absorb information, data, and research from disparate sources and the intuition to determine relevance to make evidence-based decisions. EEO Statement:
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. MISSION:
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.
Core Values
We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students. We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students. We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students. We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them. Position Overview:
The Assessment Development Division (ADD) oversees the planning, management, and oversight of content development for specific subject areas across a suite of assessment products that support rigorous and aligned student instruction across the state of Texas. The Assessment Development Specialist is a member of the Content team. This role is responsible for the development of all Reading Language Arts (RLA) content for the Texas Assessment Program, including STAAR and Special Forms. Essential Functions
Item and test development across all Texas Assessment Programs: manage the state’s assessment vendor(s) to develop and continuously improve processes supporting clear and aligned specifications for high-quality assessments and assessment items for assigned title(s) Communications, resources, and educator engagement: develop resources, materials, trainings and communications to support stakeholder understanding of the Texas Assessment Program and improve assessment literacy Content expertise & support across the agency: Leverage content and instructional expertise in Reading Language Arts to design, develop, and review resources and professional development aligned to the TEKS Operations support: Collaborate closely with Content Directors and members of the Assessment Development Division Operations Team by giving feedback on schedules, process definitions and improvement, long-term planning, risk management, and communications Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in the administration of the Texas Assessment Program at the campus, district, state, or region level with an in-depth knowledge of the program’s test administration policies Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience Other Qualifications
Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military The ability to grasp complex topics and processes, master new skills, and apply them quickly and effectively. A deep personal interest in and demonstrated commitment to educational equity and TEA's mission The ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions, deal effectively with ambiguity, and work effectively with complexity and change. Clear, concise, and persuasive written and verbal communications. Insistence on consistently delivering high-quality work on time and dedicated follow-through on commitments. The ability to balance and manage multiple workstreams and effectively identify critical priorities. The desire to proactively seek out and absorb information, data, and research from disparate sources and the intuition to determine relevance to make evidence-based decisions. EEO Statement:
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.
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