Assessment Implementation Director

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.

Summary:

Our team of Assessment Implementation Directors works closely with district leaders to build assessment plans, analyze district data, answer research questions, and deepen their understanding of i-Ready programs. As a subject matter expert and thought partner to district leaders, the Assessment Implementation Director serves as an extension of many district leadership teams, working to solve problems, uncover insights, and ultimately improve student outcomes.

Essential duties/responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Develop deep subject matter expertise in research, assessment, and accountability topics; deliver this expertise in a broad range of educator-facing contexts.
• Executive Consultation: Consult district leaders, especially in assessment, research, and measurement roles, as they develop assessment plans and infuse assessment data into district decisions.
• Data-Driven Analysis and Research: Build expertise in data analysis and research; serve as an extension of district leadership teams, helping educators use their i-Ready data to inform decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Thought Leadership: Serve as a thought leader to the company and the educators we serve in the areas of assessment, data analysis, and program implementation. Develop clear and compelling content that helps build educators’ understanding of our Assessment programs and equips them to successfully implement our products.
• Thought Partnership: Build relationships with top school district leaders, serving as an advisor and thought partner on data and assessment topics.
• Sales Support: help the company deliver on growth goals by infusing subject matter expertise in the selling process and instilling confidence in district-level decision makers.
• Renewal support: provide ongoing support to districts as they weigh implementation options, implement our programs, and evaluate renewal decisions. Deliver exceptional guidance that creates value above and beyond the programs themselves.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Establish collaborative, productive working relationships with i-Ready’s Sales, Service, and Product teams. Work across departments to improve our programs and their implementation in school districts.

Note: The essential duties are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific responsibilities and assignments will be provided by the incumbent’s manager.


Required Job Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of assessment development and psychometrics.
• Expert-level understanding of state and federal education policy.
• Proven ability to communicate complex, technical information in a K-12 education setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and professional interest in the creation of compelling content and presentations.
• Empathetic listener who understands problems from educators’ perspective.
• Strong interpersonal and customer centric skills; proven ability to build trust and drive change.
• High attention to detail, receptivity to feedback, and strong self-awareness.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical capability; comfort with data analysis and research.
• Demonstrated integrity, ethical standards, and professional demeanor.
• Proficiency with programs and applications like Outlook, SalesForce.com, Microsoft Office Suite products; comfort with analytic programs and statistical analysis software.

Required Education and Experience:

• Experience in using assessment data in K-12 settings. Well-qualified candidates will have experience crafting district-level assessment plans and working with state departments of education to vet and approve plans.
• Experience working closely with cabinet-level school district leaders and presenting to school boards.
• Demonstrated effectiveness leading teams and working with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build deep understanding of complex products and services.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area required, Master’s, EdD, or PhD preferred.

Travel: Typical travel requirement is 30-50% per month, with extensive, on-site work at school districts.

Working Environment: Typical office environment.

Benefits and Pay Range:

Pay Range – This role’s range is $93,250-$166,250. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits – Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits.