Special Education Assessment Specialist

FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $43.39 - $52.36 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - HybridRecruiter -
Application Deadline - 8/21/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities
Special Education Assessment Specialist

Be a hero to administrators and educators! The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is looking for a candidate with demonstrated successful special education teaching experience who possesses the ability to positively improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities. The Special Education Assessment Specialist will be part of the USBE Assessment & Accountability team and will collaborate with USBE personnel including the Special Education team, Utah educators, parents, and with assessment vendors to provide the appropriate use of accommodations and supports in their assessment systems, ensuring that
assessment content is developed with UDL practices and is free of accessibility barriers. Your work will impact the lives of Utah students.

Principal Duties

The Special Education Assessment Specialist is responsible for providing support and training for grades 3-11 large-scale assessment systems. This includes how the assessments are administered, monitored, and reported, in addition to overseeing
the communication between vendors and educators.

• Assists with the implementation of the Board's vision, mission, and goals.
• Assists in implementing the Utah State Board of Education's Strategic Plan.
• Oversees the implementation of accommodations for statewide assessments in grades 3-11 including representing the USBE in weekly systems and content calls, monitoring help desk interactions, reviewing/editing associated manuals, and providing systems and content development training.
• Participates in all fairness and bias reviews for any state assessment content and other development workshops, as needed.
• Ensures meaningful and appropriate participation in instruction and statewide grades 3-11 assessments for students with disabilities through the use of accommodations to improve the outcomes of students across Utah.
• Supports Utah's Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with policy, technical assistance, professional learning, and compliance oversight in statewide assessments and in current and future programs within the USBE Assessment and Accountability section.
• Provide policy guidance, technical assistance, training, and support for the appropriate implementation of accommodations and accessibility in instruction and statewide assessments in collaboration with others.
• Problem solving, data sharing and other inquiries about accommodations and statewide assessments, including approving accommodations requests.
• Supports LEA assessment directors and central office staff through scheduled meetings, conferences, workshops, training, and communications.
• Works within program budgets to execute the job duties.
• Implements procedures in response to related agency policy, state, and federal laws, etc.
• Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.
• Collaborates internally amongst various departments to ensure that consideration of students with disabilities is included in conversation and decision-making.
• Travel may be required, both in and out of state

Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate

• At least 5 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with accommodations
• Previous successful leadership experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory.
• Ability to communicate effectively through listening, understanding, speaking, and writing, clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and professionalism through their interactions with others and can lead diverse groups of people through encouraging participation, building mutual trust, facilitating collaboration, and exemplifying respect.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage complex projects and align their work with an organization's strategic plan.
• Familiarity with the administration and application of accommodations for large-scale assessments.
• Experience working with adult learners to improve instructional practice in
  public schools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within strict deadlines.
• Experience with implementing accommodations under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Every Student Success Act (ESSA) and the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Special Education Rules (Rules) regarding accommodations and statewide assessments in the classroom setting, with a focus on
  improving student academic outcomes and improving equity for all student groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to:

• Individuals who hold a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
• Individuals who have a current Utah State Board of Education License.
• Educators with demonstrated special education classroom experience.

About the Role

Location -
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111
United States
Background Check Required - Yes
Drug Test Required - No
Schedule Code - AE - Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.

Why You Should Join Our TeamIn Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The AgencyFor more information visit schools.utah.gov