Assessment and Evaluation Analyst

Alexandria City Pub Sch Dist•Alexandria, VA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assessment and Evaluation Analyst is responsible for providing expertise and leadership in division-wide program evaluation, strategic planning, measurement and analytics, and continuous improvement efforts. The Evaluation and Assessment analyst provides expert consultancy in these areas for senior leadership, departments, schools, and external partners on behalf of the Department of Accountability. The position conducts technical analyses and develops quantitative and qualitative data reports to facilitate and inform division-level improvement efforts. The position provides additional direct support to the Chief Accountability Officer through assessment, survey, and other data collection efforts, as well as designing and facilitating professional learning opportunities in advancement of key organizational initiatives. The position works under the general supervision of the Chief Accountability Officer. on the Accountability & Reseach team. This 12-month, 240 day Administrator position reports to the Chief Accountability Officer.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Evaluation, or Applied Research is required
A Minimum of five years job related experience preferred within educational field with increasing levels of responsibility.
Knowledge of full program evaluation cycle, including theories, design, methods, action planning, and monitoring
Knowledge of current educational research strands
Knowledge of PreK-12 educational systems and issues related to equity, access, and opportunity
Knowledge of strategic planning, goal setting, measurement and continuous improvement processes
Knowledge of assessment including criterion referenced, norm-referenced, and performance-based assessments design, administration, and analysis
Remain current in state accreditation and federal accountability requirements for public schools.
Project management across simultaneous large-scale projects
Design and delivery of professional learning for adults
Technical data analytics including quantitative and qualitative methods
Strategic planning design, goal setting, implementation, and measurement
Data visualization techniques and applications
Use of pertinent software applications (SPSS, NVivo, Excel, etc.)
Provide consultative services to internal and external education leaders to build organizational capacity in program evaluation, strategic planning, measurement, and improvement efforts
Instrument development including survey design
Evaluation design
Effectively transfer knowledge to others and work collaboratively with diverse groups of people
Two-way communication
Continue to learn and develop expertise through self-reflection, independent learning and inquiry
Effectively identify root causes and work systematically to implement viable solutions
Work independently and as a member of a team
Maintain confidentiality in the handling of protected student and staff data
Applying continuous improvement principles and processes
Demonstrated ability to plan strategically, prioritize time, and manage implementation plans in dynamic environments
Apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to support educational research and strategic organization improvement
Lead and facilitate multiple stakeholder groups in evaluation, measurement, and improvement efforts
Effective communication in oral, written, and visual formats, including technical analysis, to different stakeholder groups/audiences
Learn, employ and refine culturally responsive school leadership practices

Nice To Haves

A Doctorate degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead major division program evaluation projects through design, methods, data collection, analysis, and reporting to division/school leadership, school board, and other critical stakeholders.
Oversee the development, implementation, monitoring, and revision of the division’s strategic plan.
Facilitate the implementation of evaluation project findings through a collaborative action planning process with key stakeholders.
Analyze, design, and report out key division data using data visualization methods allowing for accessibility and utilization of data in decision-making.
Prepares informal or formal reports and presentations suitable for various audiences including school board, senior leadership, school leadership, staff, and external stakeholders.
Provide expert consultation to division leaders, school leaders, and external partners in emerging areas within planning, measurement, evaluation, and improvement.
Develop, lead, and refine in-service professional learning across diverse internal and external stakeholders in advancement of key organizational initiatives within a dynamic environment.
Direct and monitor the implementation of the division’s standardized testing and assessment program.
Lead systems thinking and continuous improvement to division strategic initiatives.
Design, review, implement, analyze, and report out on division-level survey efforts.
Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Chief Accountability Officer.