We are seeking an individual with strong measurement expertise to participate in a comprehensive initiative to restructure public education in Virginia. Our efforts focus on student outcomes which integrate knowledge and skills from across disciplines. The primary responsibility for this position is to help design and develop measures for students in grades four through eight as an integral part of a comprehensive yet efficient achievement monitoring system. The successful candidate will lead and serve on interdisciplinary teams with measurement and content specialists and theoreticians in the Department, from within the state, and across the country to help develop a balanced, reasoned, and carefully researched assessment system that facilitates student learning.

Qualifications:

This position requires both experience in student assessment and graduate training in educational measurement, with knowledge of both item-response and classical theory based development techniques. applicants must be able to present complex information to both technical and lay audiences, to work effectively in a team environment, to manage diverse, complex projects, and to coordinate multiple assignments with critical deadlines. The focus of this particular position is on the development of assessment materials for students in elementary and middle school, therefore, experience in the assessment of children at this developmental level is critical. Because Virginia, like other states, will consider both traditional and "alternative" measures in its assessment system, a candidate's direct experience with a wide range of assessment methods is very important.

Experience with the public schools is required. An earned doctorate in measurement or a related field is preferred. applicants must possess a combination of training and experience demonstrating possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

the salary range of $33,568 - $51,253 for this position is negotiable.

TO APPLY: A letter of application must be received in the Office of Human Resources, Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, Virginia 23216-2120 by 5:00 p.m. on December 18, 1992. A current vita and completed state application form must be submitted as soon as possible thereafter. Telephone: 804/225-2021. Facsimile: 804/371-8978. EOE/AA.