Director of Accountability and Quality

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Director of Accountability and Quality

LOCATION: Central Office

REPORTS TO: Assistant/Associate Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS: Expertise with computer systems and applications; knowledge of

NC Testing Program; knowledge of and expertise in utilizing

quality tools and methodology. Masters degree in Education or

related field that provides the knowledge and skills to successfully

perform the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate all aspects of testing to include:

• Establishing the annual testing calendar
• Receiving and providing for the security of testing materials from the Department of Public Instruction
• Supervising the development and implementation of secure and ethical procedures for the administration of tests required by state and federal accountability system
• Collaborating with administration and curriculum staff on the development reviewing results of testing programs including state testing programs Federal accountability requirements and local benchmark assessments; assists with the evaluation and interpretation of testing data to administration and staff as needed
• Preparing reports of testing results for schools and the Board of Education
• Reporting test results to schools and to the Board of Education
• Conducting training on test administration
• Conducting training on use of test information for improvement of instruction and student performance
• Upholding testing ethics
• Keeping abreast of testing regulations and information
• Conducting other duties as necessary to ensure that testing is conducted accurately and with integrity
• Using state and commercial software packages (word processing spreadsheet database) to produce additional reports
• Working with other departments in the development of evaluation and survey designs to collect data for departmental projects (Benchmarks)
• Fulfilling data requests and answering questions for schools and other appropriate audiences
• Utilizes PDSA and other quality tools to improve district performance
• Coaches other departments on the use of quality tools
• Oversees SACS/CASI district accreditation process
• And other duties assigned

APPLICATION DEADLINE: See job announcement

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: All interested candidates should send a letter of interest and an updated resume.

CONTACT: Dr. Toni Warrick Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Montgomery County Schools

1. P.O. Box 427

Troy NC 27371

Required Experience:

Director