Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Analyzes and prepares reports from local, state, and national assessment data as it relates to student performance.
• Works with other sections within the department to create data policies, improve data collection and develop systematic documentation.
• Develops and maintains historical data to monitor and track performance.
• Interprets and reviews assessment data to support planning of solutions of potential impediments associated with trend data.
• Conducts data validation of student demographic test data in order to ensure valid and reliable results.
• Works to provide data layout management/data mapping.
• Works to validate CSPR data.
• Works with districts/schools, as needed, in one-on-one and group settings to conduct training in the use of data to improve student results.
• Prepares ALSDE reports, memorandums, and Student Assessment documents.
• Assists with and is backup for a state assessment.
• Analyzes state data for accuracy and works with assessment vendors to address and amend any issues.
• Works with the State Assessment Coordinator to prepare special studies associated with resources and data from State Assessments and analyze how the two would impact learning.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an approved subject matter or education specialty area.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in teaching, or a related assignment.
• Working with large scale data systems that requires following identified file specifications is preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with test administration preferred.
• Technology Experience
• Experience in calculating basic statistics/summarizing data utilizing a data processing software (Microsoft Excel, SQL, SPSS, SAS Software, or Tableau) is required.

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organization and data management skills
• Strong motivational skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently
• Excellent people/relationship-building skills; is team oriented and flexible
• Must have a proven ability to work cohesively with others and be flexible
• Ability to create and deliver effective presentations to professional audiences
• Use Microsoft Office proficiently: including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel overnight in-state and out-of-state

How to apply:

Step 1:

To be considered for this position, you must be on the employment register for this classification. Employment registers are established through the Alabama State Personnel Department. Please visit their website at Alabama State Personnel Department for instructions on the application process. Contact the Alabama State Personnel Department at 334-242-3389 for questions regarding the application process.

Step 2:

After you receive notification from the Alabama State Personnel Department that you have been placed on the employment register, you may email a cover letter and résumé as an attachment to: Ms Nina Culpepper at