BAND 3 – Director, Assessment Administration, Analysis and Reporting

Posting Title
BAND 3 – Director, Assessment Administration, Analysis and Reporting

Position Classification
Band 3

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$88,700.23 – $125,700.07 annually

Close Date
9/17/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Education and Child Care

Ministry Branch / Division
Learning and Education Programs

Job Summary

The Team
The Assessment Administration, Analysis and Reporting team is one of the four units that comprise the Student Learning Branch in the Learning and Education Programs Division in the Ministry of Education and Child Care. The other three units within the Student Learning Branch include, Assessment Design and Development, Curriculum, Classroom Assessment and Reporting, and French Education. The Assessment Administration, Analysis and Reporting team is well established in the Ministry and includes core business to the K-12 education sector. The team includes 8 team members, with 4 of the team members reporting to the Director, and the other positions reporting through the Manager or Chief Psychometrician. The Director works closely with their Director, Assessment Design and Development counterpart and the province’s electronic assessment service provider to ensure the seamless delivery of provincial assessments to the K-12 sector. The work of the Assessment Administration, Analysis and Reporting team is cyclical in nature and offers an opportunity for continuous improvement of the provincial assessment program and in service delivery to schools and students.

The Role
The Director leads the administration, marking, analysis and results reporting of provincial assessments including the Grades 4 and 7 Foundation Skills Assessment and the Grades 10 and 12 Graduation Assessments. The position also directs all activities related to the administration and reporting of National and International Assessments and represents BC on a national assessment committee. This position is responsible for reporting results on the standards for student performance that are set, in both official languages. The work under this role is essential for helping the province understand how well the K-12 education system is functioning and in identifying how well the learning needs of students are being addressed.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in Education, Educational Measurement, Psychology, or related discipline, and considerable recent, related experience in senior positions; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable, recent, related experience includes:
  • Experience with test construction, assessment design and marking procedures.
  • Experience with analysis, interpretation and results reporting of large-scale testing.
  • Experience in leading, directing and supervising professionals and work teams by establishing goals and evaluating performance.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with officials in various levels of government, rightsholders, stakeholder organizations, special interest groups and the public.
  • Experience working with and providing advice to executive members and/or ministerial leaders.
  • Experience in managing a program budget.
  • Experience in effective project management; planning and supervision of complex, multi-year projects.
• Experience teaching in the K-12 system or experience working with teachers and other educators.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Angie.Calleberg@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement. Victoria has two building locations, both with space to accommodate in-office work. The Vancouver office may be accessed for limited drop-in use. Please contact the hiring manager for further details or if you have any questions.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

Join one of Canada’s top 100 employers and you’ll find an amazing combination of benefits, support, and opportunities.

• Health benefits and pension
• Paid time off and flexible work options
• Career mobility and professional development
• Scholarships and BC student loan forgiveness

In addition to this exciting opportunity, the BC Public Service is an award-winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC’s Top Employers for 2017, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2017 and one of Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2017. The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits , including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You .

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: YES – A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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Job Category
Education Services, Leadership and Management

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