Permanent Assessment Consultant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $79,356.00 Annually
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01977
Department: Department of Education
Division: Education
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ETEP10
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This Education Program Consultant position is responsible for implementing the statewide assessment system with the goal of ensuring federally approved assessments that are instructionally supportive and provide relevant, reliable, valid, and timely data. Duties include reviewing and updating test delivery systems and workflow processes, test forms and items, and assessment manuals and documents. Duties also include monitoring test security practices and providing technical support to schools and districts. This position will focus on and be the project manager of the state alternate assessment and will assist others with the use of accommodations in their assessment programs. The successful candidate will create and manage timelines, schedule and facilitate statewide committee meetings, and provide support for districts, including professional development. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: Jen Shirley / 307-777-6385 or jennifer.shirley1@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Monitors programs for compliance with regulations and provides feedback to districts or sub-grantees
• Identifies potential problems and devises solutions
• Disseminates professional trends by presenting information at meetings, workshops, and/or conferences
• Develops strategic planning for cross-agency collaboration and agreements to meet agency objectives and to implement new programs
• Plans and conducts workshops and trainings on state and/or federal programs
• Authority to ensure compliance
• Monitors appropriateness of expenses to meet project goal
• Determines goals in professional development to ensure all job functions can be met
• Oversees completion of state and federal reporting requirements
• Utilizes statewide assessment and accountability systems, practices, and standards
• Assists agency teams with research design, data analysis, and practical application to large-scale assessment development and implementation at state and local levels
• Shows strong interpersonal communications
• Uses large-scale project planning and organization to ensure special education requirements, systems, and processes are embedded within statewide assessments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to individuals with a degree in education and with classroom teaching experience in SPED.Preference may be given to candidates with experience in assessment systems, state or federal accountability requirements, and experience analyzing data to support continuous improvement. Strong communication, organization, and program oversight skills are desired.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge in process and project management
• Knowledge in strategic planning and performance measures
• Knowledge in policy implications from program evaluation and research findings
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to present in front of both large and small groups
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws, especially regarding educational accountability
• Knowledge of data quality control measures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Education)
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Typical office environment

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• This position offers full-time telework, with occasional required in-office attendance.
• Successful applicants will be required to participate in meetings and events at the Cheyenne Office on a monthly basis.
• Successful applicants must reside in Wyoming or maintain a primary residence within a 100-mile radius of Cheyenne for the duration of their employment with the Wyoming Department of Education.
• Applicants may be asked to provide transcripts of any relevant coursework at the time of the interview or hire.
• Successful candidates must pass a fingerprinting, background, and reference check.

Supplemental Information
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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01
(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02
(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

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(ETEP10) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Education or Instruction? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: full time experience as certified teacher, trainer, instructor, or full time responsibility for an educational program at the level of an education program analyst.)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05
Do you have a degree in education and classroom teaching experience in SPED?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have experience in assessment systems, state or federal accountability requirements, and experience analyzing data to support continuous improvement?

• Yes
• No

07
(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08
(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
09
(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

12
(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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