ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST, SECONDARY LITERACY

** Applications will be received until February 11, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **  
  About this job:  
Performs a variety of professional, technical, and administrative tasks in developing and administering high quality assessments and correlating resources, including Interim and Unit Assessments. Leads the development of an assigned set of District assessments. Interprets public school rules, laws, and policies regarding assessment. Trains school personnel in the proper administration and creation of common assessments and analysis of data. Interprets changes to District curriculum and Colorado/national standards, ensuring that assessments and resources are aligned and that teachers and principals are informed of the implications of any changes.   What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $70,195 - $84,233. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. 
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. 

  What You'll Do:

• Informs and supports district leadership in executing a cohesive assessment strategy, ensuring data disaggregation and communication align with the district’s vision.
• Designs and delivers training for educators on assessment literacy, ethical administration, and the use of data to drive instructional improvement.
• Supports schools and central office in interpreting results and linking findings directly to curriculum and classroom instruction.
•  Develops and catalogs high quality assessment items for the district’s item bank to accurately measure student knowledge and skills.
• Conducts technical analyses, including Item Response Theory (IRT), to ensure the validity, reliability, and rigor of all assessment items.
• Manages the district’s online item banking and delivery systems to provide electronic assessments and real time results.
• Partners with departments to manage assessment projects, generate comprehensive reports, and deliver presentations to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Uses assessment data to work with district staff to identify specific academic strengths and target areas for growth.
• Models assessments after Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) state standards in partnership with accredited organizations like Cognia to prepare students for state testing.
• Collaborates with outside vendors and network staff to improve assessment products.
   

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field. Master's Degree preferred.     
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience.
• Three (3) years knowledge of and experience working with Colorado Academic Standards and/or Common Core State Standards.
• Three (3) years of experience in item development (constructed response, selected response and performance based tasks), assessment creation, rubric development, and item analysis.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage, and acceptable driving record for the past three years.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

  Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including fa