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Job type full-time
Full job description
The college board, the national educational organization, is conducting a search for a new position in ap statistics in the advanced placement (ap®) program .
About the college board
We are a mission focused organization that believes that investing in education is investing in the futureFrom our earliest days, we have devoted ourselves to educational opportunity and achievementWe have promoted innovation, equity and excellence for generations of studentsWe are advocates for children and parents; we empower teachers and educators; and we are a strong presence in thousands of schools and communities across the country through programs and services - the sat, advanced placement (ap®) and pre-ap are just fewOur work falls broadly into four categories: college readiness, college connection & success, student opportunities and advocacy.
About advanced placement ( ap ® )
Ap® is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher educationWith more than 30 courses in a wide variety of subject areas, ap provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college levelLearn more are http://press.collegeboard.org/ap .
About the position
The director for ap statistics is responsible for preserving and improving the quality and validity of the ap program’s core deliverables within the subject domain: the course curriculum, the exam, and the professional development content.
The director is the primary point of contact in ap for committees and communities of subject-matter experts, typically college professors and secondary school teachersS/he trains them on curriculum and assessment development protocols, translates between academics and technical experts (test developers and psychometricians), and collaborates to develop curricular and instructional materials and resources to support ap statistics teachers worldwide.
In addition, the director presents, speaks, and moderates dialogue with large academic and membership audiences to ensure that ongoing change and improvement within ap courses and exams is understood, accepted, and supported in both secondary and post-secondary educational communities.
What you’ll do
Serve as the thought leader for ap statistics teachers worldwide, the primary person responsible for the curriculum , instruction , and assessment for ap statistics, as well as the strategic growth of ap statistics across the globe.
Contribute to current research and best practices related to curriculum development, instructional pedagogies, and assessment; participate in regular discussions with other cia members on the current professional literature to build a set of common, shared beliefs about ap’s direction within the larger educational community.
Curriculum and instruction
Collaborate with the ap instructional products team to develop new products designed to address unmet teacher instructional needs, including developing prototypes, participating in small-scale market-testing, and creating models for subsequent development in conjunction with other ap workstreams.
Recruit, train, and directly supervise committee members in designated subject areas as content development contributorsLiaise with key internal stakeholders (ap publications, ap project management, and ap professional development staff) to execute project plans.
Assessment
Responsible for the development, review, and approval of all ap statistics exam content in collaboration with ap assessment staff and ets test development staff, ensuring the exam development aligns with approved curricula and test specifications.
Make recommendations for ap statistics exam design improvements in collaboration with and aligned to other college board initiatives.
Monitor and improve exam validity and reader reliability in accordance with established program thresholds.
Conduct multiple face-to-face, weekend meetings and virtual meetings annually with each of the committees within the director’s stewardship as well as other committee meetings in the discipline as needed.
Strategic growth
Manage existing ap development committee recruitment and membership; direct the overarching ap outreach strategy for the ap statistics committee.
Represent and increase support for the ap program’s mission among external stakeholders in ap statistics through a variety of strategies, including growth across all statistics programs and initiatives.
Recommend strategies and approaches that will help the program effectively scale to support and encourage high usage across urban, suburban and rural districts geographically distributedSupport translating the existing pd model to effectively address the needs of ap teachers in that discipline.
Work with the ap higher education team to co-develop and implement plans to raise college and university awareness of ap courses and exams in the subject area.
Assist efforts to recruit college faculty and experienced ap teachers to serve as ap readers; co-lead the planning and execution of discipline-specific ap faculty colloquia events.
Collaborate with pre-ap staff to develop a pipeline of resources to support the growth of ap statistics across the globe.
About you
You have…
Master’s degree in statistics (or a closely related field) is required, although a doctorate in the discipline is strongly preferred
Extensive ap classroom (or college equivalent) teaching experience is required
Experience with design and implementation of professional development as well as experience with instructional design and content development preferred
Experience with coordinated assessment design or development (beyond an individual classroom) preferred
Experience with digital assessment strongly preferred
A strong background in adult learning is required
Other requirements include superior communications skills; strong computer skills; and ability to conduct research on instructional topics, methods, and media
More about you
You are…
Excellent organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to proofread
Skills in process and procedure development and implementation
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including ability to deal with staff at all levels, and give and receive feedback appropriately
Strong customer service orientation
Proficiency with microsoft office and using internet applications
Willing to travel
Benefits
We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package, which includes 4 weeks of paid time off, a generous retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development and trainingIn this role, you can work from anywhere in the country.
Apply
If you are interested in joining the college board in this position and you meet our qualifications, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and a brief, introductory cover letter through our careers page at www.collegeboard.org/careers
Mission
The college board’s mission is to connect students to college success and opportunityWe are a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in educationAmong our best-known products are the sat®, psat/nmsqt®, and advanced placement program®The college board is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employerThe college board participates in e-verify, a service of dhs and ssa, where requiredPlease understand that only qualified applicants will be contacted.
