Lead, Mathematics

Job Description

Location: Remote
Job ID: 53106

JOB POSTING

This position works remotely requiring a telecommuting agreement and adherence to the UCSC Telecommuting/Remote Work Guidelines. The employee shall be available in a full-time capacity during assigned telecommuting work hours (specific hours to be discussed with supervisor). While telecommuting/remote working, the employee is responsible for ensuring a worksite environment suitable for accomplishing their regular job duties during scheduled hours of work and, if applicable, arranging for dependent care just as they would if they were working at the regular UCSC worksite.

NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

NOTIFICATIONS

UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. The supervisor of this position can clarify how this policy applies to the selected candidate(s) upon selection for a job offer.

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The IRD for this job is: 06-08-2023

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It’s known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus’s DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) is a public agency supported by 15 members (13 states, one territory and the Bureau of Indian Education). Through the work of thousands of educators, Smarter Balanced created an online assessment system aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), as well as tools for educators to improve teaching and learning. Smarter Balanced is housed at the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) Silicon Valley Extension.

Our work is guided by the belief that a high-quality assessment system can provide information and tools for teachers and schools to improve instruction and help students succeed – regardless of disability, language, or subgroup. We involve experienced educators, researchers, state and local policymakers, and community groups working together in a transparent and consensus-driven process.

Smarter Balanced staff have a profound commitment to UCSC’s Principles of Community including embracing diversity, equity and inclusion.

UCSC Extension provides professional training that reflects the academic rigor of the University of California and the hands-on, roll-up-your-shirtsleeves practicality of Silicon Valley culture. Developed with guidance from key industry leaders and academic experts, our certificate programs match the economic demand of your industry, from engineering to business, education to bioscience. The University of California reviews and approves UCSC Extension courses and programs for academic content, merit and instructor qualifications. Many of our courses may be applied toward degree programs, or may be eligible for professional certificates and licenses.

More information can be found here: https://smarterbalanced.org

JOB SUMMARY

Uses advanced technical skills related to learning management systems, multimedia design, assessment systems, communication tools, and multimedia creative applications to meet unique and often “new” requirements related to online mathematics assessment design and development. Analysis of project requirements requires in-depth evaluation and understanding of content standards and assessment development best practices, including assessment development that aligns to the organization’s goals on accessibility, equity and inclusion. Reports to the Director of Mathematics. Interacts and collaborates with Psychometrics and Research and Accessibility and Inclusion personnel to ensure that assessment content meets quality, technical, and accessibility standards. Assumes responsibility for components of the mathematics assessment development at Smarter Balanced. Provides guidance to other assessment designers to ensure consistency and high quality aligned to organizational goals. Works with technical experts and service providers to ensure the Smarter Balanced assessment system addresses the depth and breadth of the member states’ standards in an authentic manner that serves as signals for high-quality instruction. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for creating high-quality accessible and inclusive assessments in grades 3-8 and high school. Collaborates with internal teams and provides content guidance for the discipline.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $75,900 – $105,628 / Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary above the posted range. The salary shown above is the budgeted range the University reasonably expects to pay.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: Remote

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 006147 (INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 4)

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

JOB DUTIES

50% – Assessment Development

• Applies advanced professional mathematics assessment design and technology skills to create online and print-ready assessments that support member state standards and learning objectives.
• Collaborates on and/or oversees the creation of high-quality mathematics assessment content. Establishes detailed schedules for individual or multiple projects and oversees production, including monitoring external contractors and member representatives who contribute to production.
• Collaborates on and/or oversees test content and supports resources to meet requirements for accessibility and inclusion (including English learners and students with disabilities). Integrates cross-subject materials, such as Data Science.

40% – Assessment Planning and Project Support

• Monitors assessment issues during active testing windows and resolves issues with staff and stakeholders.
• Works in a collaborative manner with other instructional designers, technology staff, and Consortium members and demonstrates diplomacy and tact in all communications.
• Collaborates on teams to plan and execute mathematics development. Proposes strategic solutions to resolve potential weaknesses identified by psychometric analysis. Solves complex assessment content or assessment resource related issues through applying best practices in the field, recommending and implementing technology tools and approaches; develops production processes for use within and across teams.
• Collaborates on proposals and recommendations to guide and support a broader strategic direction for the development of mathematics assessments and resources for formative, interim, and summative assessments in support of member and Consortium needs.

10% – Stakeholder Engagement

• Actively seeks out knowledge from member stakeholders and the field of new and emerging assessment innovations and technologies.
• Leads and directs a wide variety of projects and follows through with all levels of staff and individuals inside and outside the organization to develop items and assessments, including supplemental resources in support of the mathematics interim and summative assessments. Executes independent decision making in support of the Consortium goals on mathematics assessments.
• Responds to stakeholder questions and/or provides consultation to stakeholders on the development of mathematics assessments, as appropriate, for the entire Consortium.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in Mathematics and/or equivalent experience/training.
• K-12 education experience or similar training.
• Advanced ability to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Advanced written communication skills.
• Advanced verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of policies that impact mathematics assessment development.
• Advanced knowledge of assessment design principles.
• Knowledge and skills with learning management systems and content creation tools.
• Expert level skills in application of planning, resourcing and monitoring of effective design life cycles of assessment to support the organization.
• Thorough knowledge to conduct appropriate job and task analyses in the context of assessment design of technical or specialized training.
• Highly skilled communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with and influence others, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience leading large, complex projects that serve state education agencies.
• 5 years’ experience in mathematics assessment development and / or equivalent experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of organization policies and procedures.
• Advanced understanding of business strategies and market priorities related to online assessment and achievement of organizational goals.
• Experience ensuring that organizational practices, services, and behaviors support and promote diversity among staff.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to work remotely from a home office and be able to fulfill requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Ability to work overtime including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs, and work an alternate work schedule shift as required.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Ability to travel nationally.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

HOW TO APPLY

Attach your resume and cover letter when applying for this job opening. Do not attach any documents to ‘My Activities’. Visit our How to Apply tutorial for detailed instructions on our applicant process.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
View full job description and access on-line application:
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=53106&PostingSeq=1

To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as H1BVisaJobs is not responsible for the employer’s application process.