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TITLE:
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Coordinator,
Assessment and Evaluation
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CLASSIFICATION:
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Non-Represented
Management, Classified
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SERIES:
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Coordinator
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FLSA:
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Exempt
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JOB
CLASS CODE:
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5214
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WORK
YEAR:
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12
Months
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DEPARTMENT:
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Assessment,
Research, and Evaluation
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SALARY:
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Range
9
Salary
Schedule A
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REPORTS
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Director
III, Assessment, Research, and Evaluation Services
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BOARD
APPROVAL:
BOARD
REVISION:
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10-05-98
10-21-02
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BASIC
FUNCTION:
Coordinate,
design, and conduct assessment, research, and evaluation activities, and
provide information to facilitate informed decision-making regarding the
improvement of district programs and school site delivery of instruction
and other services provided to students.
REPRESENTATIVE
DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform
any combination of the essential functions shown below [E]. This position
description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties,
knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is
intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.)
Coordinate,
design, and conduct assessment, research, and evaluation activities, and
provide information to facilitate informed decision-making regarding the
improvement of district programs and school site delivery of instruction
and other services provided to students. E
Develop
and implement program assessment and evaluation designs including the
development of the evaluation instruments and surveys. E
Conduct
data collection, organization, compilation, analyses, and accurate
interpretation of the findings; create and maintain assessment databases,
and produce data reports for various audiences. E
Provide
technical assistance to school personnel and to central office personnel
regarding assessment and program evaluation including evaluation of
grants. E
Provide
both process and product evaluation to assess program compliance with
state and federal guidelines, the degree of implementation of plans, and
the impact of programs on students. E
Write
comprehensive, objective reports and present information to a wide range
of audiences. E
Provide
a positive climate of interaction and communication between school staffs
and parents in the review and evaluation of the educational program. E
Prepare
and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and
files; operate a computer to input data and generate reports; lift and
move boxes and other materials as required. E
Remain
current concerning trends in assessment, research, and evaluation by
attending conferences, reading journals/papers, joining professional
associations, taking courses, and attending workshops. E
Perform
related duties as assigned.
TRAINING,
EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
Any
combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree supplemented by course work
in research design, statistics, testing, and measurement; and two years
experience in assessment, research, or program evaluation.
LICENSES
AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid
California driver’s license, and provide personal automobile.
KNOWLEDGE
AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE
OF:
Effective
management practices and supervision techniques.
Technical
aspects of field of specialty.
Standardized,
performance-based, and other assessments.
Database
systems and data management.
Computer
software applications relevant to educational assessment.
Methodology
used in educational research design and statistical analysis.
Theory
and practice related to student learning, program evaluation and
educational measurement.
State
and federal laws, regulations, and codes dealing with the assessment and
evaluation of educational programs.
School
district organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
Oral
and written communications skills.
Interpersonal
skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
ABILITY
TO:
Coordinate,
design, and conduct assessment, research, and evaluation activities.
Provide
information to facilitate informed decision-making regarding the
improvement of district programs and school site delivery of instruction
and other services provided to students.
Conduct
data collection, organization, compilation, analyses, and accurate
interpretation of the findings.
Plan,
implement, and report the results of assessment programs, evaluation, or
research studies.
Create
and maintain assessment databases.
Communicate
results of assessments, research studies, and evaluations to audiences
with varying levels of expertise.
Prepare
and deliver presentations.
Read,
interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Complete
assignments successfully with a minimum of direction and supervision.
Obtain
maximum cooperation and rapport with departmental and other district
employees.
Maintain
a high level of objectivity, and provide quality information to facilitate
decision-making at all levels.
Conduct
library research, develop evaluation instruments, and use statistical
procedures to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
Communicate
orally and in writing to audiences of varying levels and consult in
matters of evaluation results.
Collaborate
with school staff, district staff, and outside agencies on research and
evaluation design and data needs.
Operate
a computer and related software.
WORKING
CONDITIONS:
SAMPLE
ENVIRONMENT:
Office
environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work.
SAMPLE
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Hearing
and speaking to make presentations, and exchange information in person and
on the telephone; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer
keyboard; seeing to read and prepare documents and reports, and view
computer monitors; sitting or standing for extended periods of time;
kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the
shoulders, and horizontally; lifting moderate to heavy objects.
Coor
I Assess & Eval (271)
(Former
Classifications: Coordinator I, Research and Evaluation and Specialist,
Research)
APPROVALS:
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Bernice
Hardee, Chief Personnel Officer
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Date
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James
Sweeney, Superintendent
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