Academic Assessments Officer (GMG/EO 2)

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Develops assessment instruments to test students for national exams; 
• Maintains the security of the developed assessment tools for exams; 
• Co-ordinates the facilitation of analysis and technical reviews of national assessments; 
• Manages the development of assessment item banks to include, writing, editing and pre-testing; 
• Facilitates standard-setting activities by providing psychometric support;
• Supports training activities on test writing and development for national exams;
• Conducts marking and reviews of exam scripts in post-assessment operations;
• Conducts post-assessment e-marking activities for national exams; 
• Supports the development of assessment policies and guidelines for national exams;
• Supports the training of school stakeholders in the development of assessment policies;
• Liaises with the Data Management and Analysis Section to prepare qualitative and quantitative analysis reports on test results; 
• Assists with empirical studies on various issues related to quality and performance criteria of tests; 
• Assists with the preparation of instruction for administering tests; 
• Prepares materials to enhance the administration, scoring and reporting of test results;
• Ensures the security of tests and other assessment materials during the test development phase; 
• Supports the supervision of the marking of test papers to maintain validity of result. 

Management/Administrative: 

• Encourages innovation and a culture of continuous improvement within the Branch;
• Leverages technology and analytics to enhance efficiency in the execution of duties;
• Supports the administration and co-ordination of special programmes such as the Programme; for International Student Assessment (PISA), as needed; 
• Participates in meetings and workshops concerning the branch’s strategic planning and policy agendas; 
• Keeps current with developments in the areas of assessment development;
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Ability to exercise initiative 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good presentation skills 
• Good time management skills 
• Good organizing skills 
• Excellent problem-solving skills 
• Attention to details 
• High level of integrity and professionalism 
• Sound decision-making skills 

Technical: 

• Ability to manage data and conduct analysis 
• Good knowledge of the Education Act and Regulations
• Good knowledge of Staff Orders, and Public Service Regulations 
• Knowledge of testing, measurement/assessment, research and statistical principles
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) 
• Knowledge of Psychometric principles and practice 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Education, Psychology or related areas from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in educational testing would be an asset; 
• Experience using psychometric principles; 
• Three (3) years’ experience in teaching and test development environment. 

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• May be required to work on public holidays/weekends; 
• May be required to work beyond normal working hours in order to meet deadlines.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.