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Assessment Coordinator

The Assessment Coordinator will manage the development and implementation of a comprehensive program of assessment for the purpose of institutional improvements in accordance with accreditation requirements in support of institutional effectiveness.

The Assessment Coordinator must work with the faculty, staff and administrators to develop effective strategies for the academic assessment of student learning outcomes at the general education and
program levels. The assessment coordinator will provide ongoing support for assessment activities, assist with the analysis of assessment methods and results and report such results to both internal and
external stakeholders.

The Assessment Coordinator will coordinate the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of all academic, support, and administrative units.

Job Responsibilities:

Work with Principal and Assistant Principal to further develop the assessment plan.
Work with the curriculum coordinator and Heads of Departments through on-going flex workshops for programs, inter-disciplinary committees, departments, divisions or individuals to:
- Develop Service Outcomes (SO), benchmarks and rubrics
- Present assessment plan
Work with Heads of Departments to:
- Collect evidence – design assessment tools, collect samples of student work
- Analyze evidence – make summative judgments
- Document analysis in report (develop template for reports)
- Implement Changes
Work with non-instructional and academic support units to develop and assess service outcomes and develop reporting forms if they do not exist.
Develop statistical models to measure impact of learning support services on student achievement of intended learning outcomes.
Develop item analysis reports as necessary to help faculty evaluate the effectiveness of tests and test items.
Conduct focus groups with students and/or faculty and staff to get insight into practices that work and those that do not.
Work with administrators to problem-solve issues that arise with assessment plan and present solutions to appropriate bodies.
Work with the inspection and accreditation teams and assist with inspection/accreditation activities.
Create reporting forms for assessment activities on campus.
Work with Heads of Departments to disseminate reports and archive assessment activities.
Serve as a repository for evidence and reports.

Posted: March 2021

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Location	Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Start Date	August 2021
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	Elementary, Middle School, High School
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Housing allowance on monthly basis or Single/Double accommodation (type based on family size and availability)
Annual economy airfare to home country upon completion of 1 academic year

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Required

Master

Additional School Requirements

B.A. or B.Ed. (in a mathematics or a related major)
M.A. (in statistics or a related major)

Has knowledge of:

UAE Inspection framework and Accreditation standards
Student learning outcomes
Assessment practices and methods
Assessment plan for college
Pedagogy – practice and study of teaching
Learning theory – practice and study of learning
Rubrics
Statistics
Psychometrics

Is able to:

Facilitate work groups
Organize
Problem solve
Plan
Communicate and present
Provide resources
Monitor assessment process
Collaborate with others
Coordinate
Lead
Collect, analyze, and interpret data
Train others on complex processes

About the School

SAIS is an American Curriculum School that hosts over 25 different nationalities and cultural backgrounds in grades K-12. The mission of Sharjah American International Schools is to provide a Western education within a context that respects local traditions, to encourage academic excellence, to implement an inclusive learning environment that accepts students of all ability levels and provides for their needs, and to build personalities that embrace 21st-century learning skills and show interest in the important issues of the global community. Our vision is to be internationally recognized and locally trusted, we strive to establish and maintain a community that inspires a passion for learning, where students dare to embark on challenging journeys to achieve their visions or to explore possible opportunities as innovators or future entrepreneurs. Our community embraces and nurtures its cultural diversity. We are proud to have a diversified learning community where all members work together in harmony, collaboration, and respect to achieve their common goals and support each other’s needs.