JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing and reporting staff and student performance data for school improvement planning. Shares data with Principals and Network Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Executive Staff, and the Superintendent. Provides expert guidance and training professional learning to schools central office staff to increase capacity for data analysis and interpretation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives and analyzes student level assessment data and ensures that data is available in the electronic data systems in a timely manner.
• Implements and supports platforms to manage state-required data, local assessments/benchmarks, and Teacher & Principal Evaluation (TPE).
• Provides and presents school and student data to Teachers, Principals, Coordinators, Network Assistant Superintendents, Executive Staff, and Cabinet with an emphasis on school improvement planning.
• Works with the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment division and the Technology Department to ensure coherence among data collection, analysis, and reports to manage and share county-wide assessment results for efficient use of formative and summative assessments.
• Assists with data queries, data requests, and preparation of data displays from schools, central office, and the public.
• Conducts in-service training and workshops for schools as needed on topics related to platforms and the use of data (e.g., educational accountability, test selection and construction, item analysis and test revision) and for ing student achievement data via instructional data systems and software applications such as: Performance Matters, Microsoft Excel, and Analytics and Insights, and Unified Talent.
• Interacts with instructional administrative staff to facilitate the flow of data between schools and central office for use in instructional and administrative decision-making.
• Manages and trains staff on the use of various instructional data systems.
• Provides data support to the Division of Instruction and School Performance.
• Assists central office committees in developing cultures of inquiry around data analysis in the development of school and system improvement plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Master's Degree in education, research computer science, statistics or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Ten (10) years successful professional experience compiling, analyzing, and reporting complex statistical data in an educational or administrative capacity required; and
• Seven (7) years management experience required;
• Experience in a public school environment required.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Excellent oral and written communication skills that demonstrate professionalism.
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive environment that values respect. and leverages all employee talents while providing fair advancement for all employees.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• First level supervisor

People Management

• This position acts as the manager for direct staff.
• This position acts as the manager for indirect staff.
• This position manages departments.

Management Duties/Responsibilities

• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
• Sets/adjusts pay rate and work hours.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Maintains records for use in supervision.
• Assess employees’ performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.
• Handles employee complaints/grievances.
• Disciplines employees.
• Plans the work.
• Determines the techniques to use.
• Apportions the work among the employees.
• Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold.
• Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.
• Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.
• Plans and controls the budget.
• Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

Travel Requirements

• 10% day travel within the county

JOB INFORMATION

ORGANIZATION

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VR# 24212