Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

Assessment & NAEP Section

Phoenix Location

Salary: $66000 - $68000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 09/01/2025

This position will:
Produce the multiple deliverables required for each step of the cycle. Key annual activities are to organize all aspects of educator committees write new test items review test data proof and ensure the accuracy of all test materials develop all training and support materials for test users provide online and in-person professional development ensure that the development schedules are kept and ensure adequate organization and maintenance of paper and electronic files;
Work with ADE assessment staff ADE content experts and all vendors supporting test development;
Do the work needed to continue the administration enhancement and accessibility of online tests in a way that supports all students as they test and educators as they prepare for and administer the tests;
Collaborate in the planning and execution of all state required EL test activities and must work with school districts and charter schools statewide to ensure that the assessment system is appropriately developed administered; and
Work with educational staff statewide to ensure the accurate timely and well-informed administration of EL assessments.
Occasional in-state travel is required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Work on continuous online and paper-and-pencil test development and the development of new items aligned to the revised English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards
Develop and deliver training on the appropriate use and application of EL assessments
Work with educator committees to improve the EL assessment program by improving test items and test design
Work with ADE departments especially the Office of English Language Acquisition Services to incorporate the use of EL assessments to inform improved educational outcomes for EL and former EL students
Maintain test-development training and educator committee schedules and their related paper and electronic files
Work to align with other assessments within the assessment division to coordinate and align tests test administration and accommodations

Knowledge in:
Test administration procedures
Test security standards
Test development cycle
Basic language development principles and linguistics
EL student abilities and needs
ELP standards-based assessments
Appropriate use of language testing results
Federal and state laws and rules that govern the assessment of ELs
Technology-based testing
Project management
Event coordination
A Bachelors degree from an accredited university preferably in Education or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree is required

Skills in:
Work management and work prioritization
Proofreading fact checking and editing content to make sure grammar syntax and punctuation are used correctly
Analysis review and evaluation
Applying critical thinking when determining program efficacy
Oral and written communication techniques
Interpersonal relationships
Multi-tasking/managing numerous projects while executing project detail
Organizing and maintaining efficient filing systems and schedules
Teaching/providing professional development to educators
Advanced skills in using Microsoft Word Outlook PowerPoint and Excel
Intermediate skills with database use

Ability to:
Effectively and diplomatically communicate
Independently manage projects
Understand and use highly technical specialized knowledge and data
Collect/review/analyze data
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Test English fluency with accuracy
Utilize technology for testing
Understand the big picture in a project while simultaneously being detail-oriented
Utilize time management skills and multi-task
Communicate effectively in large-group instruction and one-on-one interactions
Communicate and deal effectively professionally and diplomatically with Local Education Agency (LEA) educators/administrators on monitoring issues

Knowledge in:
Test administration procedures
Test security standards
Test development cycle
Basic language development principles and linguistics
EL student abilities and needs
ELP standards-based assessments
Appropriate use of language testing results
Federal and state laws and rules that govern the assessment of ELs
Technology-based testing
Project management
Event coordination
A Bachelors degree from an accredited university preferably in Education or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree is required

Skills in:
Work management and work prioritization
Proofreading fact checking and editing content to make sure grammar syntax and punctuation are used correctly
Analysis review and evaluation
Applying critical thinking when determining program efficacy
Oral and written communication techniques
Interpersonal relationships
Multi-tasking/managing numerous projects while executing project detail
Organizing and maintaining efficient filing systems and schedules
Teaching/providing professional development to educators
Advanced skills in using Microsoft Word Outlook PowerPoint and Excel
Intermediate skills with database use

Ability to:
Effectively and diplomatically communicate
Independently manage projects
Understand and use highly technical specialized knowledge and data
Collect/review/analyze data
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Test English fluency with accuracy
Utilize technology for testing
Understand the big picture in a project while simultaneously being detail-oriented
Utilize time management skills and multi-task
Communicate effectively in large-group instruction and one-on-one interactions
Communicate and deal effectively professionally and diplomatically with Local Education Agency (LEA) educators/administrators on monitoring issues

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks required documents and if applicable a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment subject to waiting period. On or shortly after your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling or emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.