Director of Research and Data Analysis

Days per Year: 226

Min: $97,820

Mid: $117,854

JOB TITLE:  Director-Research & Data Analysis

REPORTS TO: Executive Director – Student Assessment, Research, & Accountability

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt          

PAY GRADE: AI 5

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Director of Research and Data Analysis is responsible for managing the development, analysis, and dissemination of descriptive and statistical information related to student performance and district achievement. This role leads the research and data analysis initiatives within the Office of Academics and School Leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

The Director of Research & Data Analysis must act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow, motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results, and commit to championing the needs of the students, employees, and overall District.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Three years of leadership or job-related experience

Preferred:

• Five years experience in K-12 education

 Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Able to handle the pressures of multiple deadlines and quick turnarounds
• Excellent use of statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, SAS, or, R      
• Proficiency in Tableau and Qualtrics Survey Tool
• Microsoft Office Suite (ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets and raw data)
• Understanding of statistics, research methods, data management, student test data, and project management
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of the state and federal accountability system
• Ability to respond promptly and accurately to customer complaints and/or concerns
• Ability to develop and deliver training

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Data Analysis: Examining, transforming, and interpreting data to uncover insights, patterns, trends, or relationships that can inform decision-making. Using statistical and computational techniques to process data and extract meaningful conclusions from it. Conduct comprehensive district-wide data analysis, including trend analysis of student demographics, assessment, and achievement data. Prepare clear and concise reports and memos for stakeholders.
• Data Management: Manage the collecting, storing, organizing, and maintaining data in a way that ensures it is accurate, accessible, secure, and usable for future use.  Manage datasets that track student progress, including metrics for the state and federal accountability system which includes College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) and Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) assessments.
• External Partnerships: Manage data requests and transfers with external partners, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements, data sharing agreements, and FERPA regulations.
• Research Oversight: Oversee the external research application process, ensuring methodologies prioritize participant safety and uphold data privacy.
• Leadership and Supervision: Supervise and evaluate the Research Coordinators, foster      professional growth and development,      and provide leadership that reflects the need to balance long-term goals with day-to-day management while fostering a positive culture.
• Program Evaluation: Collecting and analyzing data to evaluate whether programs are achieving their intended goals, and to inform decision-making, improve program performance, and ensure accountability.  Lead state and federal-mandated program evaluations, as well as internal programs and assessments to ensure continuous improvement.
• Research Development and Projects: Lead and implement research projects utilizing rigorous statistical concepts. Design, implement, and coordinate in-district research projects aimed at enhancing decision-making processes. Prepare detailed reports for district stakeholders. 
• Statistical Methods: Utilizing forecasting and projection models, employing testing concepts, evaluation methods, and multivariate statistical analyses using advanced relevant statistical software
• Data Visualization: Oversee the creation and implementation of data visualization tools and reports to effectively communicate student and campus achievement data. Using visual elements like charts, graphs, maps, and infographics, to present complex data in a more accessible, understandable, and insightful way to make it easier to interpret and make informed decisions. 
• Staff Training: Conduct training sessions for department team members and district staff on data interpretation and application for instructional and fiscal decision-making.
• Decision Support: Utilize both quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform stakeholders about program effectiveness and necessary instructional modifications.
• Technical Writing: Demonstrate excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce technical documents. Create documents that communicate complex information in a clear, concise, and easily understandable way.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the district.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:  physical mobility, frequent standing, stooping, bending some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be required.