General Job Description
This position reports to the manager of math and science on the Special Education Assessment Team in the Student Assessment Division. Performs highly complex consultative services and technical assistance work related to the development of alternate assessments in science, including the newly mandated End-of-Course science tests in biology, chemistry, and physics, for students receiving special education services. Essential Job Functions: Reviews, edits, and modifies test items for use on alternate assessments for science; Facilitates meetings with Texas educators to review data generated by field tests and to review, edit, and approve science items for use on alternate assessments; Collaborates with TEA student assessment and curriculum staff to ensure that science tests are aligned with the state curriculum; Assists with the development of testing materials and agency publications related to alternate assessments and/or science; Assists with the development and delivery of presentations for regional education service centers and professional organizations; Interacts with educators, contractors, and the public regarding various aspects of the student assessment program; Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment; Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university.
Experience: Two (2) years experience working with high school science programs at the district, ESC, or state level, including experience related to research, education, and/or assessment. Recent teaching experience in high school science preferred.
Travel: 5%
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSA)
Knowledge of: The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for biology, chemistry, and physics; Special education procedures related to modifications and/or accommodations for instruction and assessment; Large-scale assessment.
Skill in: Writing and public-speaking; Revising effectively and proofreading accurately; Assuring the quality and accuracy of work produced by yourself and others; Using personal computers.
Ability to: Implement and coordinate a variety of projects; Manage tight schedules for the production of critical documents; Exercise independent judgment when prioritizing multiple tasks; Communicate professionally and effectively with diverse constituents.
Supplemental Information
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Salary Is Dependent On Qualifications.
Positions exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will earn compensatory time off rather than overtime for hours in excess of 40 per week. May be required to work hours other than 8 to 5. May be required to work weekends and holidays.
In accordance with applicable federal and state equal opportunity laws, it is TEA's policy that no person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any educational programs or activities which it operates on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status (except where age, sex, or disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration).
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires all new employees to present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. TEA does not sponsor H1-B work visas. Males, 18 to 25 years of age, are required to present proof of selective service registration (or exemption) prior to being employed by any state agency.
There is a 90-day waiting period for health insurance coverage and retirement contributions for new hires and re-hires.
This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.
Health Insurance: After a brief waiting period, your health insurance is paid by Texas Education Agency. You pay 50% of the cost of dependent coverage.
Other insurance options: You may select from two dental plans, employee and dependent term life, long-term and short-term disability, and long term care.
You may elect to participate in a flexible spending account.
Retirement: You and Texas Education Agency each contributes 9.5% of your gross salary into a defined benefit retirement plan.
Voluntary retirement plans: You may elect to contribute to a 401(k), 403(b) and/or 457 plan.
Vacation leave: Effective your first day of work, you begin accruing vacation leave. Your rate of accrual increases based on length of employment. You may use accrued vacation leave once you have completed six months of continuous state service.
Sick leave: Employees earn eight (8) hours of sick leave each month.
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Please indicate which option most accurately describes your education and experience with high school science programs at the district, ESC, or state level, including experience related to research, education, and/or assessment.
- I have a Bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years or more of the required experience.
- I have a Master's degree and at least two (2) years or more of the required experience.
- I have a Ph.D. and at least two (2) years or more of the required experience.
- None of the above accurately describes my education and experience.
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