Director of Shared Accountability RB#25-495

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of Director of Shared Accountability. This role involves proactive support of District functions with performance data and metrics to improve educational effectiveness, collaboration with WNYRIC and NYSED authorities, and management of a quality testing program. The Director will demonstrate innovative thinking in data usage, partner with a wide constituency, and have hands-on experience with technology for data management and analysis, RFP preparation, and effective presentations. The position requires knowledge of state reporting processes, systems, and policies, particularly the NYSED portal, in-depth knowledge of Infinite Campus, statistical data analysis, and familiarity with the NYSED SIRS. The role also includes assisting with state and local assessments, developing and disseminating accountability reports, managing the Data Request process, and overseeing school and district accountability status. Additionally, the Director will manage the Gifted and Talented Testing program.

Requirements

Hold a Master’s degree
Hold a valid New York State School District Administrator (SDA), New York State School District Leader (SDL), or New York State Administrator certificate by the time of appointment.
A combined minimum of five (5) years of certified teaching and supervisory experience
A minimum of two (2) years at the supervisor level.

Responsibilities

Proactive support of District functions with performance data and metrics to improve educational effectiveness including but not exclusive to: Program and curriculum assessments, Student performance analysis for teachers, Teacher/class effectiveness reporting where appropriate, Demographic assessment, Operating statistics
Collaboration with WNYRIC and NYSED authorities to ensure District compliance and effectiveness.
Management of a quality testing program and the investigation of reported breaches of standard protocols.
Demonstrate innovative thinking in the use of data, have the ability to partner with a wide constituency, and have hands-on experience with: Evaluation and selection of technologies for data storage, manipulation, and analysis, Preparation of RFPs, Creation and effective presentations which are: simple and direct and focused on recommended outcomes.
Knowledge of state reporting process, systems, and policies, particularly as it relates to the NYSED portal and reporting process
In-depth knowledge of Infinite Campus and back-front end processes that are necessary to ensure accurate data collection and reporting
Statistical data analysis experience
Knowledge of the NYSED SIRS and how to report/verify data as well as how to coordinate/validate the reporting at the District/school level (Level 0/Level 0 Historical/WNYRIC Data Warehouse/L2RPT)
Assist in the preparation and administration of all state and local assessments
Assist in the development and dissemination of accountability reports for school, District, state and federal levels and present reports to stakeholders.
Manage the Data Request process for the District
Participate in the planning, management, oversight, and monitoring of school and district accountability status as related to State and Federal monitoring and compliance requirements.
Manage the Gifted and Talented Testing program and work with vendors and other District staff to ensure correct student scores are used for Placement.