Director, AP Performance Task Design - REQ001519_43245530923_13-3175

at The College Board in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

• Lead the design effort to align AP leadership, curricular and delivery teams on design principles and requirements for performance tasks in AP, including classifications of emerging approaches
  
• Direct and manage the performance task ideation and diligence process through the go/no-go decision for piloting, in collaboration with internal and external subject matter experts and functional experts across AP US History, AP English Language, and AP English Literature
  
• Lead effort to identify self-studier solutions for students participating in projects within AP US History, AP English Language, and AP English Literature
  
• Serve as a reviewer for course and assessment leads as they develop task descriptions to prepare for piloting in AP US History, AP English Language, and AP English Literature
  
• Based on design principles and pilot experience, advise new course teams as they build out performance tasks for courses under development
  

• Advise internal subject matter experts in the creation of teacher implementation guides to support project implementation
  
• Support the execution of launch communications plans for courses on the projects roadmap, in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  
• Advise the professional learning and course audit team to support professional learning supports for courses on the projects roadmap
  

• Conduct research on emerging responses in higher ed to AI and extended writing to inform AP approach in humanities courses
  
• Partner with the Director of Innovative Assessment Pilots and Sr. Director AP Strategy to define the research agenda and piloting requirements for Performance Task piloting for AP US History, AP English Language, and AP English Literature
  
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership to guide decision-making and facilitate approval on critical deliverables
  
• Prepare reports and presentations to externally communicate AP's progress on performance tasks
  

• Experienced in Performance Assessments and PBL: You bring five or more years of experience in designing or administering performance assessments or project-based learning (PBL) within the Humanities, English, or Social Sciences. You recognize performance assessments as pivotal tools for signaling crucial instructional shifts balanced with the critical need for meaningful, equitable, valid assessment
  
• Skilled in Team Alignment and Collaboration: You can facilitate discussion to align internal stakeholders (subject matter experts, assessment delivery, field teams) around innovative educational solutions. You collaborate and foster environments where ideas emerge and are evaluated for impact
  
• Research-Driven: Research informs your approach. You are able to gather and synthesize diverse external perspectives where needed to inform AP's approach and solutions
  
• Effective Communicator: Your exceptional communication skills allow you to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely, whether through memos or presentations. You adeptly navigate discussions with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive decision-making and program advancement
  
• Adaptable Leader: As a strategic planner and adaptable leader, you manage multiple priorities with ease, from conducting research to overseeing pilot projects
  
• Available to Travel: This role requires the flexibility to travel up to once a month to engage directly with stakeholders, gather essential feedback, and represent College Board at external meetings and conferences
  
• Eligible to work in The United States of America
  

• Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled
  
• While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week process
  

• A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and more
  
• Recognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibility
  
• A job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thrive
  

• We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year
  
• We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard
  
• We welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network)