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Director of Research and Evaluation

Director of Research and Evaluation

Data, Research, Evaluation, and Assessment

Other - Position - Non-Certified

Job Number
4600237946

Start Date

Open Date
10/11/2021

Closing Date
10/09/2022

Under the direction of the Chief of Data, Research, Evaluation and Assessment, the Director of Research and Evaluation will oversee the Research, Evaluation, data sharing and reporting. The Director of Research and Evaluation is responsible for providing support services to central and school-based staff in the design and execution of program evaluations to include the development of logic models, appropriate analyses, provision of support for data collection and analysis, and assisting with the completion of the Evaluation reports. The director is responsible for supervising the assigned staff to complete program evaluations, research activities and data reporting. This position will also coordinate with the other directors in the Data, Research, Evaluation and Assessment Division to ensure the development and delivery of training in the areas of assessment, evaluation, and accountability. As a director this position is expected to cooperate and coordinate with district partners, other district and school level personnel, and participate in appropriate local, state, and national organizations.

Reports To
Chief of Data, Research, Evaluation and Assessment

Salary

Location: Administration Building
Salary: Support Administrator Salary Schedule, Level 4 (Starting at $95, 329)
FLSA Status: Exempt

Qualifications

Required :
- Master's Degree in educational assessment, research, evaluation, Information Services or a similar related field (i.e. MIS, Public Health, Psychology, Statistics etc.) or Bachelors degree in Education, Statistics, or related field with extensive experience in data and accountability.

- Experience and/or training In Data management, and/or data forensics

- Experience with statistical software (e.g. SPSS, SAS, STATA, R, etc.), and/or working with databases (e.g. SQL, etc.)

- Strong data-analytical skills, data forensics, and the ability to explain, to non-technical audiences Program Evaluation techniques, Statistical methods, and Reporting options.

- Successful track record of completing tasks on time and on budget

- Skilled use of Microsoft Office applications

- Must possess effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills

Preferred
- Ed.D. or Ph.D. in educational assessment, research, evaluation, Information Services or a similar related field

- At least three to five years of experience in educational assessment, research, evaluation or a similar related field

- At least three to five years of experience in a leadership position

- Experience with data visualization

Residency Requirements
City of Pittsburgh Residency Required

Essential Job Functions

1.Supervise data reporting, provide guidance on the appropriate methods and approaches for the compilation, review and interpretation of data in relation to student:
- achievement,
- attainment,
- equity
- status and
- behavior.

2. Supervise reporting unit to ensure data and report availability to:
- Teachers
- Principals
- Curriculum personnel
- District administration
- Parents
- External partners

3. Conduct, Supervise and provide support for program evaluation in the district, ensuring appropriate processes and methodological approaches are used and evaluation results are reported to all stakeholders

4. Supervise and provide support for research at all levels of the district. With a particular focus on the provision of research support through the application of appropriate statistical techniques and approaches.

5. Provide support to district and school administration by maintaining a close attention to published best practices and educational research publications. Specifically, providing informative sessions for the appropriate stakeholders on research and best practices and producing "consumer-friendly" reports based on research and data regarding academic progress in the district for easy understanding by the public and key external stakeholders.

6. Participate in collaborative teams supporting the improvement of educational practices and approaches by providing statistical and research recommendations.

7. Represent district with outside agencies with respect to district's research and data capacity, capabilities, history and experience.

8. Coordinate with the Professional Development department to ensure provision of

9. Work in collaboration with administrative and school-based staff to provide research and data expertise that supports school-based and district-wide initiatives.

10. Conduct extensive in-services and professional development on various research initiatives and on the use of data to support administrative and school-based needs.

11.Review evaluation components of internal grants, monitor implementation of evaluation pieces.

12.Approve and oversee research conducted by external partners.

13. Directly supervise members of Research and Evaluation section with responsibilities aligned to functions of this role.

14. All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or disability in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact Employee Relations, Office of Human Resources, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357).

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