Director of Assessment

Columbia, Missouri

Columbia Public Schools
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POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title

Director of Assessment, Intervention, and Data

Schedule / Grade

Salary/Range

Job Code

FLSA

Exempt

Calendar

ADSUP

Benefits

Benefit eligible

Contract Type

Administrative

Bargaining Unit

None

Revised Date

12/2024

PURPOSE

The Director of Assessment, Intervention, and Data directs all aspects of state and district assessment, intervention, and district data systems.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
  • Coordinates all district and state mandated assessment activities.
  • Leads and recommends advancements in district assessment practices.
  • Interprets and communicates results of state and district assessments.
  • Leads the district Assessment Committee.
  • Consult on and oversee assessment, including district assessment plan and strategic use of data for effective instruction.
  • Support building level RtI initiatives.
  • Attend and support building level data and intervention teams.
  • Prepare and interpret data with regard to educational implications as designated by the Executive Director
  • Support and advise principals on the use of data and data analysis.
  • Support systems for making educational data more accessible to administrators and teachers.
  • Prepare and interpret data with regard to educational implications.
  • Support Human Resource and Business Office data systems in conjunction with the Executive Director and Manager of Business IT.
  • Supervises the AID department in conjunction with the Executive Director
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit .

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Executive Director of Assessment, Intervention, Data, and Innovation

Supervises: AID Department Staff in conjunction with Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: Master's degree with relevant experience in assessment, data-based decision making, and leadership. Must have excellent technical acumen and be able to utilize and easily learn data analysis software. Missouri Teaching, Administrative, Student Support, or other certificate for working in the schools.

Preferred: Doctorate in Education with extensive leadership and data-based decision making background.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Read and interpret documents; Write routine reports; Communicate instructions to employees Present information to staff and administrators; Respond appropriately to questions; Keep information confidential as required by law, policy, or the nature of a particular situation

Computation: Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations; Work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and analyze data; Demonstrate the analytical skills necessary to resolve complex situations

Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information; Receive and resolve complaints; Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; Demonstrate a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, timeliness, and logic

Technology: Demonstrate strong computer skills including word processing, and working with spreadsheets and databases; understand and submit online reports; Learn new systems and software

Physical: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, lifting up to 10 pounds on a regular basis, and considerable dexterity in operating office equipment; Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

Sensory: This position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking.

Other Skills: Demonstrate strong interpersonal and non-verbal communication skills; Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills; manage multiple tasks simultaneously; Maintain collegial working relationships with staff

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Date Posted: 15 January 2025
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