Evaluation & Assessment Analyst

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor perform a variety of specialized duties to assure proper analysis and mandated reporting of student assessment data; maintain the District assessment data system and assure integrity of data; compile and analyze performance and statistical data for special reports; develop queries to gather and extract data and to generate reports.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform a variety of specialized duties to assure proper analysis and reporting of State and District-mandated assessment data; coordinate the exchange of assessment data and information between various departments and governmental agencies

Input data into an assigned computer system; maintain the District assessment data system and assure integrity of data; maintain automated records related to applicable student data; upload data to assigned system; maintain data archives

Compile performance and statistical data for research or inclusion in special reports; prepare District assessment summary reports; research record and analyze data; develop queries to gather and extract data and to generate reports; assure accuracy completeness and timely submittal of completed reports; coordinate with Information Technology staff to assure data integrity

Provide support for various projects at the District and site levels; provide support to evaluation and assessment staff on technical and analytical aspects related to assigned activities; provide support to external organizations on research projects and data requests

Communicate with other departments administrators governmental agencies and outside organizations to collect and provide data exchange information coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns

Prepare data slides related to student progress achievement and other information for presentation at Board meetings

Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator copier fax machine typewriter computer and assigned software

Serve as a technical resource to personnel concerning proper data collection analysis and reporting procedures; provide help-desk support in the proper use of assigned computerized systems

OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Statistical techniques and methods utilized in the analysis of information and data
Descriptive statistical terminology principles and methods
Data control procedures and data entry operations
Applicable laws codes regulations policies and procedures
Operation and use of computer and peripheral equipment including student information system and database management software applications and database querying languages
Research methodologies and report writing techniques
Research design and program evaluation
Statistical record-keeping techniques
Data verification and integrity procedures
Modern office practices procedures and equipment.
Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy
Oral and written communication skills
Technical aspects of field of specialty
Arithmetic computations

ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of specialized duties to assure proper analysis and mandated reporting of student assessment data
Develop and implement forms and procedures for data collection and analysis
Compile and analyze test scores and data for special reports
Develop queries to gather and extract data and to generate reports
Serve as a technical resource to others regarding assigned activities
Review and verify input and output data to assure accuracy and efficiency
Interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies and procedures
Maintain current knowledge of organizational State federal and individualized test requirements
Evaluate student test data and determine program placement
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Operate computers and peripheral equipment properly and efficiently
Work independently with little direction
Meet schedules and time lines
Plan and organize work
Keyboard and input data efficiently
Make arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy

Any combination equivalent to: bachelors degree in statistics information technology or related field and three years statistical research evaluation or related experience

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Sitting for extended periods of time

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed.
The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof.
ONLY the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test requires and is mandated to have a passing score of 70 on each of the three parts of the test.
All other tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.
All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.
As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each those processes may be determined at any step in the processes.
Qualified candidates will be notified of the date time and place of the examination(s)/test(s).
Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.

OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employees actual race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification age religion marital status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains testies or in any way participates in the districts complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.

The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:

Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
2020 Bonar Street Room 116
Berkeley CA 94702
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