Education Research Analyst 1/2/3-AAA

About This JobThis position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**Office of Assessment, Accountability, and AnalyticsJob Focus AreaAt the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), our mission is to ensure every child is on track to a college degree, a professional career, or a life of success. The LDOE is committed to providing every child with the opportunities they need to graduate high school ready to succeed in a career, college, or service. As part of this mission, the Department is responsible for a range of services including policy and regulations, funding, school oversight, research, and training.

We’re looking for an Education Research Analyst lead responsibilities for the psychometric and technical integrity of statewide assessment programs. Minimum QualificationsA master's degree in education, data analytics, statistics, data management, mathematics, computer science, or social science. Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Job Duties and Other InformationDetermines program goals and objectives to effectively develop and implement statewide assessment programs. Reviews scoring and reporting processing rules for all assessments and follow up with work requirements, due dates, and schedules for deliverables.

Conducts technical and psychometric work for all statewide assessment programs including summative and non-­summative assessments. Technical work includes test design, standard setting , field test design , frameworks , test form construction , equating and scaling , sample selection ,test data analyses , reporting of test scores , interpretation of results , performance level descriptors ,validity studies ,evaluation studies, data forensics, technical reports, Peer Review, federal reporting, TAC meeting presentations, and review/update assessment contracts. Works with test vendors to validate all psychometric procedures and ensure assessment scoring and reporting are accurate.

Check student-level scoring, combining, demographic summarization, student reports, school reports, media reports, and prepare data for assessment release. Analyzes educational program data as it relates to assessment and accountability programsUses a variety of analytical and statistical methods and software packages to review and verity education data and reports for validity and accuracy ,and directs lower level staff in such data review/verification activities. Prepares reports regarding assessment issues in response to legislative and policy makers requests. Performs all other duties as directed by the supervisorPosition-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment.

The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected. Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Education Research Analyst 1/2/3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Work Schedule: Work hours are Monday - Friday. Work hours will be determined. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Education Research Analyst 2 (TS-311)Hourly: $26. 31 – $40. 45Monthly: $2,105 – $3,236Annually: $54,735 – $84,136Education Research Analyst 3 (TS-313)Hourly: $30. 12 – $46. 31Monthly: $2,410 – $3,704Annually: $62,660 – $96,325Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Research Analyst series have a special entrance rate that is above the minimum hire rate for these positions. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *NOTE:

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact: Louisiana Department of Education – Human ResourcesPO Box 94064Baton Rouge, LA 70804ldoejobs@la. govLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.

With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https: //info. groupbenefits. org/Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found at https: //www. civilservice. louisiana. gov/Parental-Leave/Default. aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works).

These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www. lasersonline. org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www. trsl. org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www. lsers.

net), among others01I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service. YesNo02Do you have experience with SAS?YesNo03If you answered YES to the question, please describe your experience and/or knowledge with SAS and reference any work experience Included In your application (not resume).

If you answered NO to the previous question, enter N/A. 04Do you have experience with large databases?YesNo05If you answered YES to the question, please describe your experience and/or knowledge with large databases and reference any work experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter N/A. 06Please list your Statistical Analysis Skills. If no skills, N/A.

07Are You a Current Employee Of The Louisiana Department Of Education? Please Note - Teachers And Other Employees Of The School System Are NOT Considered Employees Of The LA Department Of Education: YesNo Required Question