Assistant Director of Data and Assessment, for Curriculum and Instruction

Assistant Director of Data and Assessment, for Curriculum and Instruction   

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city’s international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School 
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

JOB DETAILS 

To provide leadership in the ongoing development of an assessment and accountability system to monitor student achievement and evaluate the educational programs implemented to improve the educational outcomes of students in Lynn Public Schools.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university. 
• Massachusetts State Educator License and experience in an educational setting OR a minimum of four years of work experience in related field. 
• Massachusetts State Educator License required. 
• Knowledge and understanding of Massachusetts regulations and state accountability system. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Create and deliver dashboards and visualizations that highlight trends within and across groups and provide actionable insights to district stakeholders, emphasizing the pursuit of equitable outcomes. Manage the organization and warehousing of key data sets and historical analyses. 
• Leading district instructional initiatives and supporting curriculum implementation/assessments. 
• Facilitating district data meetings and overseeing district data cycles in support of MTSS. 
• Create districtwide systems and shared resources/communications to support assessments and instruction. 
• Serve as District Test Coordinator overseeing all aspects of MCAS, College Board exams, AP exams, and district assessments, at all levels. 
• Lead implementation and management of district assessment and platforms and support the development of district common assessments. 
• Oversee the coordination of organization and warehousing of key data sets and historical analyses 
• Utilize statistical and data analysis tools to examine educational data, identify disparities, and uncover systemic inequities that require intervention and reform 
• Responsible for providing written reports and recommendations to all stakeholders based on the analysis and interpretation of state and local student assessment results 
• Provide guidance to district/school leaders and school-based data teams to acquire knowledge in methodology, test development techniques, and resources in the areas of student assessment. 
• Provide professional development to school-based data teams to acquire knowledge in methodology, test development techniques, and resources in the areas of student assessment. 
• Responsible for the procurement, implementation and evaluation of statistical software.? 
• Provide leadership for the ongoing evaluation of district-wide programs and grant-related activities implemented in the Lynn Public Schools. 
• Prepare accountability reports for the Superintendent, district and school leaders. 
• Assist schools with the development and implementation of comprehensive improvement plans and professional growth plans for schools and principals. 
• Facilitate collaboration of school personnel and the use of data to inform the implementation of a model tiered instruction to meet the needs of all learners. 
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Massachusetts Educator Evaluation system including creation of SMARTIE goals and district-determined measures of student progress. 
• Maintain a current knowledge base in several areas: data analysis and interpretation, data privacy and security, research methodology, data visualization, education policy, project management, Curriculum and instruction, best practices in education, special education, and English language learners; strategies for school improvement, strategies for closing achievement gaps, effective management, and communication strategies. 
• Manage?implementation, oversight, and coordination of analytics, research and evaluation.? 
• The role should focus on the use of curriculum-aligned data to support schools in improving student outcomes and include overseeing district data cycles and accountability structures.  The focus includes guiding teams to analyze student performance data, aligning instructional priorities, and using data to drive continued cycles of improvement. 
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent/Deputy Superintendent of schools. 

REPORTS TO:? ? ?Deputy Superintendent of Academics and Instruction 

EVALUATION:? ??Performance will be evaluated by the Deputy Superintendent of Academics and Instruction. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:??? 

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DAYS: Twelve-month position 

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HOURS: Regular hours:? 7:45- 3:45 M-Th; 7:45-2:45 Friday? 

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SALARY: $125,197 effective 7/1/2026 in accordance with the Lynn Schools Administrator Association contract 

BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance.  Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.  Please see the website: City of Lynn for more details. 

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).  

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment. 

Non-Discrimination Policy  

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable.  Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

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Salary : $125,197