Manager of Assessment & Curriculum

Description

About Noble

Noble is Chicago's highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 schools and 1,500 employees currently serve over 12,500 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 90% low-income, and 81% first-generation college-goers. Ten of the top twelve public high schools in the city are Noble schools, according to the School Quality and Rating Policy scores released by Chicago Public Schools.

We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. 98% of Noble students are accepted into college and almost 94% choose to enroll, resulting in over 7,600 Noble alumni who have received or are currently pursuing a 4-year college degree.

We as an organization along with the people we hire must have a commitment to college readiness and anti-racist in all areas of our organization. In the past we have diligently worked toward pursuing the accomplishments listed above. We plan to use that same determination, innovation, and diligence in our goal to become a anti-racist college readiness organization and we'd welcome you to join us.

The Manager of Assessment & Curriculum position

Reporting to Noble's Senior Director of Academics, the Manager of Assessment & Curriculum will oversee our internal and external assessments and standards alignment in curriculum and assessment. The Manager of Assessment & Curriculum will lead a team of teachers to design and revise a set of interim and biweekly assessments to align to the ACT and IAR. The Manager will lead the implementation of these assessments through management and communication with campus-based testing coordinators. They will also lead the analysis of these assessments through network and campus-based instructional leaders. Assessments are provided online and require some knowledge of online platforms. This person will also communicate and execute all action items for external assessments like the ACT and IAR. The Manager of Assessment & Curriculum will serve as a consultant to our Distinguished Teacher program (evaluating results & assessments, etc.). In addition, the Manager of Assessment and Curriculum supports the curriculum design team to ensure proper alignment with the Common Core standards and the state assessments.

Job Responsibilities

• Assessment Creation and Implementation: Oversee the creation, implementation, analysis, and continuous improvement of Noble's formative interim assessments and summative Pre/Post assessment model, as well as provide any necessary support for mandated state testing (i.e. ACT, IAR). Manage a team of campus-based testing coordinators and campus-based assessment writers.
• Assessment Cycle Execution: Support all Noble campuses in the execution of the cycle of data-driven instruction.
• Curriculum: Collaborate with Curriculum teams to ensure cohesive design and alignment between curriculum, assessments, and standards. Closely collaborate on the design of course-based assessments.
• Distinguished Teacher Support: Support the annual Distinguished Teacher application process.

Minimum Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Alignment to Noble's College Readiness Mission, Core Values and Commitment to Anti-racism

Ideal Qualifications/Traits:

• Strong understanding of assessment design and rigorous curriculum and lesson components
• Deep understanding of academic standards
• Relentless commitment to serving our students, families, and their communities
• Results-oriented and proven achievement for students in K-12 education
• Ability to effectively manage and influence the work of others (including when not in a direct manager relationship)
• Experience with online assessment platforms such as Formative
• Experience creating and providing professional development to adults
• Ability to adapt to changing needs of our campus communities
• Ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities, and maintain focus
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of constituents
• Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel among Noble's 17 campuses

Compensation and Benefits

Noble provides competitive salaries depending on candidate qualifications. We also provide top-of-market health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) matching contributions, paid time off in addition to two weeks of winter break, and access to an on-site fitness facility, among a multitude of other perks that make Noble one of the highest-rated places to work in K-12 education in the country.

Statement of Non Discrimination

Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.