Who we are: KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a network of 23 high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools.
We educate more than 9,000 students in grades pre-K through eighth in the greater Los Angeles area and San Diego.
Additionally, we support approximately 5,100 alumni on their journey to and through high school and college.
What we believe: KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation.
This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.
What we do: At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy.
We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential.
We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world.
We do the right thing, even when it’s not convenient or comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice.
We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
The Opportunity
The Assessment Manager is responsible for designing and coordinating KIPP SoCal’s assessment portfolio and managing all KIPP SoCal assessment platforms (e.g Illuminate, iReady) for students in grades TK-8.
All efforts driven by the Assessment Manager will be in service of an equitable, inclusive, rigorous, and diverse learning experience for all students.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Teaching and Learning, the Assessment Manager will lead work in the following areas:
Regional Assessment Coordinator: Summative and Benchmark Assessments
Collaborates with the Teaching and Learning team to create and implement a comprehensive annual Assessment Strategic Plan for KIPP Socal Creates and publishes a comprehensive Annual Assessment Calendar that includes regional and school testing windows for all state-mandated, region-wide (curriculum + benchmark) and school-specific assessments Manages the successful implementation of state-mandated assessments: SBAC Interim, Summative CAASPP (SBAC, CAST, Alternative Assessments) and PFTServes as the CDE’s “LEA CAASPP Coordinator” for all schools Creates resources and conducts training sessions for School Site CAASPP coordinatorsInternalizes and summarizes state-hosted CAASPP trainings, guides and updates, and disseminates relevant information to School Site CAASPP Coordinators on a regular/timely basis Ensures testing security by managing School Site Testing Protocol creation and adherenceLoads state test data into Illuminate; works with data team on analytics, reporting and progress monitoring needs in KASTLEWork with ELD Specialist, Public Programs team and Tech team when necessary, to coordinate CAASPP and ELPAC regional administration and compliance efforts Manage the selection and successful implementation of nationally normed Math and Reading/ELA benchmark tests cohesively across schools: NWEA MAP, MAP Reading Fluency, STAR, iReady Diagnostics, etc.
(including creating regional windows for each benchmark assessment) Collaborate with the Innovation Team and Data Team to integrate selected curricular software assessment systems into the overarching assessment strategic plan
Regional Assessment Coordinator: KIPP SoCal Assessments
Work closely with content specialists to incorporate curriculum assessments into the Annual Assessment Calendar Ensure that content specialists properly set up curriculum assessments in Illuminate Work with the data team on assessment analytics, reporting and progress monitoring needs in KASTLE Train and support (via the helpdesk) teachers on Illuminate assessment creation, administration and Illuminate data reports
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (required) 5-7 years of education related experience, preferably charter schools Critical thinking skills and creativity in building strong systems and structures related to assessment and data collection Experience with state assessment administration, such as CAASPP or ELPAC preferredExperience with ed tech or assessment technology platforms preferredExperience in training and developing adults preferred Experience successfully developing and managing others Excellent project management skills A deep passion for social justice, anti-racism work, and equity for all children Demonstrated ability to work well with others and build relationships across teams and schoolsModel the values of KIPP SoCal (lead with love, strength in the collective, equity and excellence, curiosity and integrity) Salary range is $75,000-$125,000 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.) Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.) KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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