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Assessment Consultant

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 22 August 2026 (16 days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This Education Program Consultant position is responsible for implementing the statewide assessment system with the goal of ensuring federally approved assessments that are instructionally supportive and provide relevant reliable valid and timely data. Duties include reviewing and updating test delivery systems and workflow processes test forms and items and assessment manuals and documents. Duties also include monitoring test security practices and providing technical support to schools and districts. This position will focus on and be the project manager of the state alternate assessment and will assist others with the use of accommodations in their assessment programs. The successful candidate will create and manage timelines schedule and facilitate statewide committee meetings and provide support for districts including professional development. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

Monitors programs for compliance with regulations and provides feedback to districts or sub-grantees
Identifies potential problems and devises solutions
Disseminates professional trends by presenting information at meetings workshops and/or conferences
Develops strategic planning for cross-agency collaboration and agreements to meet agency objectives and to implement new programs
Plans and conducts workshops and trainings on state and/or federal programs
Authority to ensure compliance
Monitors appropriateness of expenses to meet project goal
Determines goals in professional development to ensure all job functions can be met
Oversees completion of state and federal reporting requirements
Utilizes statewide assessment and accountability systems practices and standards
Assists agency teams with research design data analysis and practical application to large-scale assessment development and implementation at state and local levels
Shows strong interpersonal communications
Uses large-scale project planning and organization to ensurespecial education requirements systems and processes are embedded within statewide assessments
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to individuals with a degree in education and with classroom teaching experience in SPED.Preference may be given to candidates with experience in assessment systems state or federal accountability requirements and experience analyzing data to support continuous improvement. Strong communication organization and program oversight skills are desired.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge in process and project management
Knowledge in strategic planning and performance measures
Knowledge in policy implications from program evaluation and research findings
Strong communication skills both written and oral and the ability to present in front of both large and small groups
Knowledge of State and Federal laws especially regarding educational accountability
Knowledge of data quality control measures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Education)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Travel up to 25% of the time
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Typical office environment

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt
This position offers full-time telework with occasional required in-office attendance.
Successful applicants will be required to participate in meetings and events at the Cheyenne Office on a monthly basis.
Successful applicants must reside in Wyoming or maintain a primary residence within a 100-mile radius of Cheyenne for the duration of their employment with the Wyoming Department of Education.
Applicants may be asked to provide transcripts of any relevant coursework at the time of the interview or hire.
Successful candidates must pass a fingerprinting background and reference check.

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