Lead Evaluator

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Lead Evaluator will provide high quality personalized and customized service to institutions in the Cognia network, particularly in relation to accreditation evaluation. Lead Evaluators serve as an extension of the local Cognia office to deliver a variety of services related to accreditation.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

• Conducts various types of Cognia reviews, including Accreditation Engagement, Monitoring, and Candidacy Reviews, ensuring alignment with Cognia’s standards and expectations.
• Successfully completes a comprehensive training program consisting of multiple courses that equip evaluators to conduct all types of Cognia reviews with consistency and quality.
• Participates in ongoing professional development and in-service training to continuously enhance evaluation expertise and remain current with Cognia protocols.
• Delivers technical assistance and accreditation-related training to institutions, supporting them throughout the accreditation lifecycle.
• Serves as a representative of Cognia in professional settings, promoting the organization’s mission and services within the broader education community.
• Delivers presentations and informational sessions on Cognia accreditation and improvement services at institutional meetings, conferences, and other relevant forums.
• Collaborates with regional and state offices to execute service plans and initiatives that enhance the accreditation process.
• May review reports and/or serve in a mentoring or coaching role for other accreditation team members to support capacity building and quality assurance.
• Affords post-review support to institutions, including interpretation of findings and strategic guidance for improvement planning to advance institutional goals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education & Experience:
• BS in Education or equivalent required;
• M.Ed., Ed.D., or Ph.D. in educational leadership area preferred;
• A minimum of five (5) years of PK-12 teaching experience required;
• Three (3) or more years in a leadership capacity in a PK-12 school or district preferred;
• Experience as an educational leader at the building or central office level desired.
• Evaluators are expected to complete required initial and ongoing training on reviews and interpretations
• Evaluators are expected to maintain a high level of knowledge about the current operations of Cognia by participating in on-going professional development related to Cognia’s work
• Certification for eleot™ and/or erel™ required
• Experience with Cognia tools and processes preferred