ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST, MATH

** Applications will be received until June 3, 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. Interprets public school rules, laws, and policies regarding assessment. Trains school personnel in proper administration and creation of common assessments and analysis of data. Interprets changes to the District curriculum and Colorado standards, ensuring assessments and resources are aligned, and informs teachers and principals of the implications of these changes.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• $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. For more information visit our New Employee Resources. 

What You'll Do:

•Assumes a lead role in a particular content area (Elementary Literacy, Secondary Literacy, Mathematics, Science/Beyond the Common Core (BCC), Social Studies/BCC)

•Develops assessment items to be used on District assessments and in the District item bank.

•Collaborates with other departments in the management, development, and analysis of District-supported assessments.

•Utilizes the District’s item banking system to modify and catalog items as needed

•Provides support and training in the use of various assessments, including unit and local assessments,; assists teachers and administrators with tools and resources to aid instruction

•Develops and provides training and staff development in the areas of assessment administration, ethical assessment practices, and the use of assessment information for instructional improvement
•Conducts analyses of assessment results

•Works with network staff to provide support and professional development to District schools in the areas of assessment literacy and the use of online systems to deliver assessments and assessment results electronically

•Uses information from assessments to identify strengths and specific areas of need, including technical assistance and consultation on assessment administration, interpretation, and ethical considerations

•Collaborates with Teaching and Learning personnel on various projects and reports; advises and seeks advice from colleagues; prepares and conducts presentations for various groups as needed; and responds to administration and school requests for information

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Master's Degree in Education preferred
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience
• Substantial knowledge of and experience working with Colorado Academic Standards and/or Common Core State Standards
• 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 family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun