Assessment and Evaluation Analyst

Job Description:

The Assessment and Evaluation Analyst is responsible for providing expertise and leadership in division-wide program evaluation, strategic planning, measurement and analytics, and continuous improvement efforts. The Evaluation and Assessment analyst provides expert consultancy in these areas for senior leadership, departments, schools, and external partners on behalf of the Department of Accountability. The position conducts technical analyses and develops quantitative and qualitative data reports to facilitate and inform division-level improvement efforts. The position provides additional direct support to the Chief Accountability Officer through assessment, survey, and other data collection efforts, as well as designing and facilitating professional learning opportunities in advancement of key organizational initiatives. The position works under the general supervision of the Chief Accountability Officer. on the Accountability & Reseach team. This 12-month, 240 day Administrator position reports to the Chief Accountability Officer.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Evaluation, or Applied Research is required, A Doctorate degree is preferred.

• Experience: A Minimum of five years job related experience preferred within educational field with increasing levels of responsibility.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE is required to lead division program evaluation, strategic planning, measurement, and improvement efforts including but not limited to: knowledge of full program evaluation cycle, including theories, design, methods, action planning, and monitoring; knowledge of current educational research strands; knowledge of PreK-12 educational systems and issues related to equity, access, and opportunity; knowledge of strategic planning, goal setting, measurement and continuous improvement processes; knowledge of assessment including criterion referenced, norm-referenced, and performance-based assessments design, administration, and analysis; remain current in state accreditation and federal accountability requirements for public schools.

SKILLS are required to lead major division projects and perform multiple technical and non-technical tasks with a need to learn new specialized skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: project management across simultaneous large-scale projects; design and delivery of professional learning for adults; technical data analytics including quantitative and qualitative methods; strategic planning design, goal setting, implementation, and measurement; data visualization techniques and applications; use of pertinent software applications (SPSS, NVivo, Excel, etc.); provide consultative services to internal and external education leaders to build organizational capacity in program evaluation, strategic planning, measurement, and improvement efforts; instrument development including survey design; and evaluation design.

ABILITY is required to effectively transfer knowledge to others and work collaboratively with diverse groups of people; two-way communication; continue to learn and develop expertise through self-reflection, independent learning and inquiry; effectively identify root causes and work systematically to implement viable solutions; work independently and as a member of a team. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintain confidentiality in the handling of protected student and staff data; applying continuous improvement principles and processes; demonstrated ability to plan strategically, prioritize time, and manage implementation plans in dynamic environments; apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to support educational research and strategic organization improvement; lead and facilitate multiple stakeholder groups in evaluation, measurement, and improvement efforts; effective communication in oral, written, and visual formats, including technical analysis, to different stakeholder groups/audiences; and learn, employ and refine culturally responsive school leadership practices.

Essential Functions:

• Lead major division program evaluation projects through design, methods, data collection, analysis, and reporting to division/school leadership, school board, and other critical stakeholders.
• Oversee the development, implementation, monitoring, and revision of the division's strategic plan.
• Facilitate the implementation of evaluation project findings through a collaborative action planning process with key stakeholders.
• Analyze, design, and report out key division data using data visualization methods allowing for accessibility and utilization of data in decision-making.
• Prepares informal or formal reports and presentations suitable for various audiences including school board, senior leadership, school leadership, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Provide expert consultation to division leaders, school leaders, and external partners in emerging areas within planning, measurement, evaluation, and improvement.
• Develop, lead, and refine in-service professional learning across diverse internal and external stakeholders in advancement of key organizational initiatives within a dynamic environment.
• Direct and monitor the implementation of the division's standardized testing and assessment program.
• Lead systems thinking and continuous improvement to division strategic initiatives.
• Design, review, implement, analyze, and report out on division-level survey efforts.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Chief Accountability Officer.

Compensation:

• Placement on the Administrator SAS-09 grade, determined by The ACPS Support Administrator Salary Scale

• FLSA Status: Exempt position - This position is classified as exempt, meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.

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