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Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Leadership, Planning & Evaluation
General Summary: Directs the data center, assessment, research, and evaluation for the District to facilitate improvement in the educational programs and services of the District.
Essential Functions:
I. Coordinates the development, implementation and review of district-wide assessments and data analysis for norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessment, district and state assessments, and measures of national and international academic achievement. (20%)
II. Coordinates district evaluation activities (e.g., strategic and site planning, school recognition programs, curriculum and instruction programs) as assigned by the Superintendent. (5%)
III. Evaluates district programs to determine effectiveness and provides summary reports on district evaluation activities to the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Board of Education as directed by the Superintendent. (5%)
IV. Provides advice and technical assistance in research design and program evaluation, and reports data and provides statistical analysis and recommendations. (10%)
V. Conducts assessments and surveys based on district-identified needs. (5%)
VI. Develops and implements ongoing professional learning staff development and in-services to train staff and administrators on assessments and data analysis. (5%)
VII. Receives, evaluates, and approves all proposals to conduct research in the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Public Schools as submitted by staff or outside organizations, agencies, or individuals. Proposals will be referred to appropriate parties for review and recommendation. (5%)
VIII. Maintains and provides student data, provides appropriate feedback to administrators and staff, and submits reports to the federal and state government, and other agencies. (10%)
IX. Attends all School Board and Cabinet meetings. (5%)
X. Oversees the District data center, including the Student Information System (SIS). (20%)
XI. Collaborates with various departments on projects or initiatives and advises on the appropriateness relative to data governance, integrity of data, and overall best practice within the use of data. (5%)
XII. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent. (5%)
Qualifications:
I. Education Level: A doctoral degree from an approved institution with a major in educational administration, educational psychology, or the accepted equivalent is preferred.
II. Certification or Licensure: Nebraska Administrative Certification preferred but not required.
III. Experience desired: Five years of successful experience in administration with experience in planning, research and evaluation is preferred. Three years of experience is required.
IV. Other requirements: Leadership skills in the following areas: planning, research, assessment, and evaluation; ability to work with other administrators and ability to assess the needs of the district.