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Director II,
Department of Shared Accountability |
0251 |
| Manages and reviews the systemwide testing and research
on testing issues; supervises research related to system
initiatives; supervises program evaluations; oversees
development and implementation of models and analyses
related to shared accountability, coordinates and oversees
provision of technical support services to other offices.
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| Thorough knowledge of the state mandated testing program
and of the policies and regulations of Montgomery County
Public Schools (MCPS). Knowledge of data processing
systems, information systems designs, research design,
statistics, program evaluation and large scale accountability
systems. Excellent organizational ability and the skill
to manage several diverse program components. Excellent
oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.
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| Master's degree from an accredited college or university
with extensive work in testing, evaluation, and research.
Doctorate preferred. Considerable experience in the
administration or development of quality control models;
experience in analysis of management practices and program
evaluation and policy implementation. Other combinations
of applicable education, training, and experience which
provide the knowledge e abilities and skills necessary
to perform effectively in the position may be considered. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None |
| (Frequent overtime
or night work required, etc.) Occasional overtime, night and weekend work. |
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Implements the state-mandated testing program; analyzes
and interprets test score performance; and provides
reports on individual, group, and systemwide test performance.
Assists in training staff and parents in the appropriate
use of test scores and conducting research on testing
issues.
Conducts research and evaluation studies relating to
the instructional program, management issues, and special
services. Reviews proposals to conduct research within
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
Provides evaluation information, program analyses,
and technical support in response to ad hoc requests
from the Board of Education, the superintendent, and/or
individual program managers.
Establish a consistent, uniform, and precise reporting
mechanism for the transmission of information from the
schools and area offices into a central data bank.
Provides accountability reports for system, clusters,
and schools.
Maintains knowledge of Board of Education action and
community reaction to MCPS efforts aimed at reducing
costs and improving efficiency.
Keeps abreast of local, state, and national developments
in order to affect changes in operation as necessitated
by current changes in society, business, education,
etc.
Works with and advises the associate superintendents
of developments as they affect and influence MCPS operations.
Prepares an annual departmental operating budget with
such supporting data as are necessary for clarification
to the Superintendent and to the Board of Education.
Performs related work as required.
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