DIRECTOR, RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (JOB ID: 67683)

• Identifies and prioritizes the district’s research and evaluation agenda by collecting input from district leaders and aligning to district priorities, based on national research and trends.
• Collaborates with others to ensure research and evaluation projects are streamlined and coherent.
• Builds and fosters a cohesive, collaborative, and motivating team culture.
• Delivers clear and concise presentations and recommendations to the district leadership team and Board of Education based on research and evaluation results.
• Develop and maintain project plans to track progress on key milestones and implement efficiency improvements.
• Represents the district in regional and national educational research groups and liaising with other districts' and universities’ research and evaluation departments.
• Develops partnerships with outside researchers to advance the district's research agenda.
• Collaborates with the Director of Assessment, Director of Reporting and Accountability, and other staff to provide seamless support to schools.

• Five (5) or more years of related experience is required.
• Three (3) or more years of management responsibility experience is required.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Experience in analyzing data, and using this data to for process and program improvements and to inform strategy.
• Outstanding facilitation and communication skills, including ability to inspire others.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team.
• Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization.
• Self-starter/leader who can anticipate department needs in a proactive (versus, reactive) manner.
• Strategic planning and organizational development knowledge and skills.

• Ability to motivate and influence others.
• Experience in K-12 education is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides.

• Master's Degree in Education or other related field (e.g. sociology, psychology, economics, policy) is required.

• Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
• Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
• Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
• Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools