Director of Research, Evaluation, and Accountability

Essential Duties

• Leads the development and implementation of district-wide research, evaluation, and accountability strategies aligned with district goals and priorities
• Collaborates with the Director of Data Management, and other district leaders, to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable data reporting to district leaders, school administrators, and external stakeholders
• Develops and maintains accountability frameworks to track and report district performance against key strategic, operational, and educational metrics
• Collaborates with the Director of Data Management, and other district leaders, to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable data reporting to district leaders, school administrators, and external stakeholders
• Designs tools and processes that enhance the strategic use of data across departments, including dashboards and other visual data tools
• Analyzes and communicates key findings from standardized assessments and performance indicators to support system-level monitoring
• Plans and coordinates training for school and district staff on interpreting and applying data to inform instructional and operational decisions
• Supports data governance initiatives by promoting data integrity, consistency, and usability across systems.
• Manages and supports research partnerships with external organizations, higher education institutions, and community partners
• Provides guidance and training to district staff on research methodologies, data analysis techniques, evaluation processes, and accountability measures
• Utilizes data insights to support strategic decision-making, policy formulation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develops comprehensive improvement plans based on insights from research and program evaluations, establishing clear accountability measures to track progress
• Ensures compliance with federal and state reporting requirements, data governance standards, and ethical research practices
• Oversees and manages the departmental budget, ensuring effective allocation and utilization of resources.
• Conducts regular performance evaluations, provides feedback, and fosters professional development opportunities for staff
• Maintains effective relationships across internal and external stakeholders, enhancing district-wide understanding and support of strategy and technology initiatives

Required Education

• Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Statistics, or related field

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in educational research, evaluation, and/or accountability, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory or leadership capacity
• Proven track record of designing and implementing research projects and program evaluations
• Experience working with statistical software and analytical tools

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of educational research methods, statistical analysis, problem evaluation, and accountability
• Proficiency in statistical software and data visualization tools such as SPSS, SAS, R, Tableau, and /or Power BI
• Experience with performance metrics and tools such as Balanced Scorecards, School Profile reports, and interactive data dashboards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and ethical standards in research and reporting

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment