The Consultant plays a key role in ensuring that Commission-adopted assessments for Education Specialist candidates and accountability tools are valid, equitable, and meaningful, and that they contribute to a high-quality preparation experience for all candidates, including those preparing to serve students with disabilities. Under the direction of the Director of Research, Evaluation, and Assessment, the Education Research and Evaluation Consultant (EREC) leads and supports work related to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of systems that monitor and enhance the quality of educator preparation.