• Job Description

  Req#: 22246
  Position Type:
  LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL/ SPECIALIST, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE (V35301)
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/20/2025
  
  
  Location:
  PULASKI PARK/RSRCH ACCT&ASSMT (158092)
  
  
  Closing Date:
  05/26/2025
  
  
  Supports the systemwide implementation and administration of PSAT, SAT, AP, and IB assessments.
  Provides professional development, quality assurance, technical support, guidance, and training to school-based administrators and testing coordinators. Develops and documents procedures and protocols related to college assessments. Develops system manuals and training materials, and/or trains staff in the proper administration of college assessments.
  Creates processes and procedures for systemwide administration of college assessments.
  Advises leadership regarding college assessment and readiness processes.
  Serves as BCPS’ primary liaison to the College Board, vendors, and other agencies regarding college assessment administration and oversight.
  Identifies and implements the process for test ordering, including fee waivers, discounts, and other cost projections for college assessments.
  Exercises confidentiality and professional judgment in the receipt, processing, and response to important internal and external inquiries, requests, and correspondence, often of a time sensitive and critical nature.
  Coordinates with staff within BCPS, MSDE, and other Maryland school systems to facilitate requests for missing test scores or verification of test scores.
  Assists with the acquisition, distribution, and collection of testing materials for all local, state, and federally mandated assessments.
  Provides ongoing support to school test coordinators before, during, and after test administrations.
  Develops collaborative relationships with external partners in support of systemwide priorities.
  Performs other duties as assigned.
  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
  Three years of experience in the field of data analysis and reporting.
  Experience in a public-school organization is preferred.
  Master’s degree or higher degree is preferred.
  Possession of a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator I endorsement preferred.
  Knowledge of the principles and practices of data management and reporting.
  Knowledge of the principles and practices of educational research, measurement, assessment, and testing.
  Knowledge of statistical analysis of data.
  Technology competency.
  Knowledge of and skill in the use of databases, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
  Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.
  Skill in developing and implementing programs to collect, maintain, analyze, process, and report data.
  Skill in communicating effectively.
  Skill in creating and preparing presentations related to assessment, data, educational accountability, and reporting.
  Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
  Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
  Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
  Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
  All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
  Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
  If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
  Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
  Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
  All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
  Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
  BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  
  ONLY INTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION
  
  JOB TITLE: Specialist, Assessment and Data Coordination
  
  TITLE CODE: V35301
  
  SCHEDULE: Full Time
  
  REPORTS TO : Supervisor, Assessment
  
  DEFINITION: Supports systemwide initiatives related to college assessment, including PSAT, SAT, AP, and IB. Applies professional knowledge and technical skills to conduct college assessments systemwide by training school-based personnel in test implementation and by serving as the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) liaison to the College Board.
  Provides professional development, technical support, guidance, and training to school-based administrators and testing coordinators. Develops and documents procedures and protocols related to assessments. Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
  • Supports the systemwide implementation and administration of PSAT, SAT, AP, and IB assessments.
  • Provides professional development, quality assurance, technical support, guidance, and training to school-based administrators and testing coordinators. Develops and documents procedures and protocols related to college assessments. Develops system manuals and training materials, and/or trains staff in the proper administration of college assessments.
  • Creates processes and procedures for systemwide administration of college assessments.
  • Advises leadership regarding college assessment and readiness processes.
  • Serves as BCPS’ primary liaison to the College Board, vendors, and other agencies regarding college assessment administration and oversight.
  • Identifies and implements the process for test ordering, including fee waivers, discounts, and other cost projections for college assessments.
  • Exercises confidentiality and professional judgment in the receipt, processing, and response to important internal and external inquiries, requests, and correspondence, often of a time sensitive and critical nature.
  • Coordinates with staff within BCPS, MSDE, and other Maryland school systems to facilitate requests for missing test scores or verification of test scores.
  • Assists with the acquisition, distribution, and collection of testing materials for all local, state, and federally mandated assessments.
  • Provides ongoing support to school test coordinators before, during, and after test administrations.
  • Develops collaborative relationships with external partners in support of systemwide priorities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  Education, Training and Experience:
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
  • Three years of experience in the field of data analysis and reporting.
  • Experience in a public-school organization is preferred.
  • Master’s degree or higher degree is preferred.
  
  Licenses and Certificates:
  • Possession of a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator I endorsement preferred.
  
  Note: Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of data management and reporting.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of educational research, measurement, assessment, and testing.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis of data.
  • Technology competency.
  • Knowledge of and skill in the use of databases, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
  • Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.
  • Skill in developing and implementing programs to collect, maintain, analyze, process, and report data.
  • Skill in communicating effectively.
  • Skill in creating and preparing presentations related to assessment, data, educational accountability, and reporting.
  
  PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
  The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.
  
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  Persons appointed to this class may be required to work evenings, weekends, and beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.
  
  GRADE: Grade 08 on the BCPS OPE 12 Month payscale
  
  SALARY: $89,766 - $141,552
  
  Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll .
  
  FLSA: Exempt
  
  RETIREMENT: This position is eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.
  
  BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holiday’s, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
  
  Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
  https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
  
  This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
  
  Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
  
  Application Instructions
  Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
  • Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
  • Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
  • Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
  • Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
  
  Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
  • Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
  • If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
  • Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
  • Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
  • All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
  • Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
  
  Non-Discrimination Statement
  
  The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).
  
  
  Contact Information
  
  Susan B. Stansbury
  Director, Staffing
  6901 Charles Street, E Building
  Towson, Maryland 21204
  Phone: 443-809-7874
  Fax: 410-296-0568
  Email: sstansbury@bcps.org
  
  

• About the company

  Baltimore County Public Schools is the school district in charge of all public schools in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States.

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