BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE : Coordinator, Program Evaluation

REPORTS TO : Director of Research

DEFINITION : Assists in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Office of Research to ensure that the department supports system-wide goals and priorities. Coordinates external and internal research and evaluation projects covering a variety of educational issues and supervises office personnel. Performs independently and collaborates within teams, on multiple research and evaluation projects covering a variety of educational issues.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

• Coordinates all phases of research and evaluation projects from preparation through final dissemination; including collaboration of the evaluation framework, identifying outcomes, verifying measurement and data collection tools, coordinating data collection, analysis and reporting of results.
• Identifies, designs, and conducts research and evaluation projects to test specific hypotheses to determine the effect and application of programs.
• Supervises and evaluates the performance and professional growth and development needs of employees. Makes recommendations to the Director regarding the hiring, discipline, and other personnel actions of supervised staff.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office, Cognos, SQL, statistical packages (STATA), and other data systems and technologies to extract, manipulate, and analyze data.
• Authors memos/reports and presents evidence-based results to district leadership, including cabinet members, assistant superintendents, principals, and other stakeholders.
• Assists in internal review of research and grant proposals to ensure the ethical treatment of students and staff.
• Collaborates with and supports other Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) departments in the design and implementation of program evaluations.
• Analyzes data with sophisticated statistical methods, interprets results, and provides written summaries of data analyses.
• Assures the integrity of project data, including data extraction, storage, manipulation, processing, and analysis.
• Manages multiple evaluation efforts simultaneously in collaboration with staff from various BCPS offices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training and Experience :

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree with coursework in psychometrics, evaluation, statistics or research. Ph.D. preferred.
• Five years of experience in K-12 education research or evaluation with progressively responsible duties.
• Experience to include planning, implementing, and evaluating various educational research projects.
• Experience in presenting and training large groups on data-related policies and procedures.
• Experience in supervision of professional staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Robust knowledge of methods for statistical analysis (quantitative and qualitative), research design, and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of educational research, measurement, assessment, and testing.
• Knowledge of survey research methodology.
• Knowledge of data management systems/tools (SQL, COGNOS) including writing code or syntax.
• Proficient in the use of a statistical software package (STATA)
• Effective organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work equally well independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other administrators, school personnel, and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Work schedules may include nights and weekends.

FLSA : Exempt

SALARY: Grade 11 on the BCPS OPE 12 Month payscale $93,985 - $145,298.

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $81.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Michael Hodge
HR Supervisor
Business Services Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7872 or 7873
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: mhodge@bcps.org