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Job Title: Assessment Specialist (Temporary)
Job Location: District Education Center
Start Date: Fall 2026
Pay and Benefits: ACA Eligible
The Assessment Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation of district and state assessments. This includes collaborating with School Assessment Coordinators as well as district staff to ensure successful assessment administration that follows student data privacy and state testing regulations. This position also helps maintain district and state data dashboards.  This includes uploading data, pulling reports, and creating data visualizations in collaboration with the Research, Evaluation, and Assessment Director.

Assessment Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate district and state testing processes and ensure district compliance with all laws, regulations, and rules related to data privacy and State Accountability Testing
• Provide support and assistance to all schools to address testing needs and concerns
• Train Principals, School Assessment Coordinators, and other staff who are responsible for test administration on processes and procedures
• Set up and maintain online systems for district and state assessment
• Work with Student Services to ensure appropriate handling of testing accommodations
• Support the REA Director in the management of district and state data dashboards by uploading data, pulling reports, and collaborating on data visualizations
• Continually learn and stay current with changing laws and rules impacting student testing and assessments by attending webinars, training, and seminars
• Other duties as assigned
   
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Knowledge of best practices in educational assessment
• Knowledge of best practice in partnership and volunteer management
• Demonstrated positive and effective working relationships with staff, parents, and the community
• Demonstrated understanding of own identity, intercultural competence, and ability to collaborate effectively across difference
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated proficiency in technology software skills (spreadsheets, online assessment platform management, student information systems, data visualization and reporting, etc.)
• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize work
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and open to feedback
• Ability to work independently 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in administering and/or supporting district and state assessments
• Prior experience managing data sets and/or data dashboards
• Prior project management experience

ISD 622 Universal Competencies:

• Accountability  Accept personal and shared accountability for the results of our work with learners
• Integrity  Demonstrate the core values of openness, honesty and integrity in every interaction
• Excellence  Seek excellence and attain high levels of achievement in every endeavor
• Achievement  Focus on the results of action (learning) and not the action itself (teaching)
• Courage  Do what needs to be done because it is the right thing to do
• Teamwork  Willing to collaborate

• Respect  Respect every individual and provide high levels of service for internal and external customers

Additional Comments:

If you have any questions or would like to follow up on your application, please contact Amy Luckner at 651.748.7474 or aluckner@isd622.org. 

ISD 622 is a community collaborative dedicated to educating and empowering all learners to excel in our changing world. There may be irregular tasks that involve possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids or tissues. An incumbent in this position must follow all ISD 622 safety procedures including wearing required personal protective equipment as required in these circumstances.

Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminated on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity.
ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
 

Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.isd622.org.