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. Master's 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 P.O. Box 427 Troy, NC 27371 (910) 576-6511 toni.warrick@montgomery.k12.nc.us