Partner, School Design – Assessment

Transcend

. Work directly with schools and districts to pilot, validate, and scale innovative assessment approaches .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,500 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in K-12 assessment implementation, project management, and relationship building with educational stakeholders. Possesses a strong understanding of psychometric principles and the ability to translate technical concepts into practical applications for educators.

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K-12 Assessment ImplementationProject ManagementPsychometric PrinciplesFacilitation SkillsAI Applications in Assessment

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Hard Skills

Project Success DefinitionBudget ManagementMetrics DevelopmentMulti-Site Travel LogisticsTechnical Rigor Translation

Soft Skills

Strong Self-ManagementResourcefulnessSolutions-Oriented MindsetCuriosityTeam Culture Building

Industry Keywords

Educational AssessmentCharter Accountability SystemsEquity CommitmentsStakeholder EngagementEvidence-Based Learning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with schools and districts to pilot, validate, and scale innovative assessment approaches
Support communities in building shared vision, aligning instruction and systems, and moving from design into piloting and implementation
Lead complex projects end to end in collaboration with the Managing Partner
Define project success, milestones, deliverables, metrics, plans, and local-context alignment
Manage project expenses within the approved budget and communicate progress
Build and lead project teams, establishing collaboration and communication structures
Foster team culture and reinforce Transcend’s values, mission, and equity commitments
Cultivate and steward relationships with school partners, funders, and system leaders
Support scoping for prospective projects and grants
Contribute to Evidence team learning about the future of assessment and accountability systems
Share field experiences with internal and external audiences
Lead projects involving AI-augmented literacy assessment, charter accountability systems, and Portrait of a Graduate workshops

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience directly implementing K-12 assessments in schools
Robust foundational knowledge of core psychometric principles, including validity, reliability, comparability, and bias
Ability to translate technical rigor into practical guidance for educators
Strong facilitation skills for inclusive, engaging design experiences
R&D orientation and ability to learn, iterate, and improve approaches
Outstanding project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and multi-site travel logistics
Strong self-management skills and comfort navigating ambiguity
Ability to build relationships with students, families, teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and funders
Resourcefulness and a solutions-oriented mindset
Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time, roughly once a month
Curiosity about AI applications in assessment and discipline to test rigorously before scaling
Deep commitment to Transcend’s education mission

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
Org-wide holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Professional development opportunities
Fully remote work
Collaborative environment