Special Education Assessment Specialist

Special Education Assessment Specialist

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Salary $43.39 - $52.36 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office Hybrid

Recruiter Elida Barrera
Application Deadline 8/21/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Special Education Assessment Specialist

Be a hero to administrators and educators! The Utah State Board of Education(USBE) is looking for a candidate with demonstrated successful special educationteaching experience who possesses the ability to positively improve educationaloutcomes for students with disabilities. The Special Education AssessmentSpecialist will be part of the USBE Assessment & Accountability team and willcollaborate with USBE personnel including the Special Education team Utaheducators parents and with assessment vendors to provide the appropriate use ofaccommodations and supports in their assessment systems ensuring that
assessment content is developed with UDL practices and is free of accessibilitybarriers. Your work will impact the lives of Utah students.

Principal Duties

The Special Education Assessment Specialist is responsible for providing supportand training for grades 3-11 large-scale assessment systems. This includes how theassessments are administered monitored and reported in addition to overseeing
the communication between vendors and educators.

• Assists with the implementation of the Boards vision mission and goals.
• Assists in implementing the Utah State Board of Educations Strategic Plan.
• Oversees the implementation of accommodations for statewide assessmentsin grades 3-11 including representing the USBE in weekly systems andcontent calls monitoring help desk interactions reviewing/editing associatedmanuals and providing systems and content development training.
• Participates in all fairness and bias reviews for any state assessment contentand other development workshops as needed.
• Ensures meaningful and appropriate participation in instruction andstatewide grades 3-11 assessments for students with disabilities through theuse of accommodations to improve the outcomes of students across Utah.
• Supports Utahs Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with policy technicalassistance professional learning and compliance oversight in statewideassessments and in current and future programs within the USBEAssessment and Accountability section.
• Provide policy guidance technical assistance training and support for theappropriate implementation of accommodations and accessibility ininstruction and statewide assessments in collaboration with others.
• Problem solving data sharing and other inquiries about accommodationsand statewide assessments including approving accommodations requests.
• Supports LEA assessment directors and central office staff throughscheduled meetings conferences workshops training and communications.
• Works within program budgets to execute the job duties.
• Implements procedures in response to related agency policy state andfederal laws etc.
• Provides consultation makes recommendations gives appropriate adviceand/or facilitates decisions.
• Collaborates internally amongst various departments to ensure thatconsideration of students with disabilities is included in conversation anddecision-making.
• Travel may be required both in and out of state

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 5 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with accommodations
• Previous successful leadership experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory.
• Ability to communicate effectively through listening understandingspeaking and writing clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and professionalism through their interactions withothers and can lead diverse groups of people through encouragingparticipation building mutual trust facilitating collaboration andexemplifying respect.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage complex projects and align their work withan organizations strategic plan.
• Familiarity with the administration and application of accommodations forlarge-scale assessments.
• Experience working with adult learners to improve instructional practice in
  public schools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within strict deadlines.
• Experience with implementing accommodations under Individuals withDisabilities Education Act (IDEA) Elementary and Secondary Education Act(ESEA) Every Student Success Act (ESSA) and the Utah State Board ofEducation (USBE) Special Education Rules (Rules) regarding accommodationsand statewide assessments in the classroom setting with a focus on
  improving student academic outcomes and improving equity for all studentgroups.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to:

• Individuals who hold a bachelors degree or advanced degree.
• Individuals who have a current Utah State Board of Education License.
• Educators with demonstrated special education classroom experience.
  
  

About the Role

Location
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City Utah 84111
United States
Background Check Required Yes
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code AE - Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Agency
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EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

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