Continuous Improvement Evaluation Analyst - Alexandria, United States - Alexandria City Public Schools

Description

Job Description

The Continuous Improvement Evaluation Analyst is responsible for providing expertise, coaching, and leadership in school and division-wide continuous improvement efforts to include: measurement and analytics, continuous improvement, capacity building and facilitation methods, school and division monitoring efforts, and strategic planning. The Continuous Improvement Evaluation Analyst provides expert consultancy in these areas for schools, departments, senior leadership and external partners on behalf of the Office of School Improvement. The position conducts technical analyses and develops quantitative and qualitative data reports to facilitate and inform school and division-level improvement efforts. The position provides additional direct support to the Executive Director of Office of School Improvement through monitoring, evaluation, 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 general supervision and is expected to provide oversight and guidance to officials from various ACPS schools and departments in the conduct of the duties noted above.

The position serves as a data analyst for the Comprehensive Early Intervening Services (CEIS) as part of the CEIS Team, a multi-disciplinary team working to reduce the disproportionality of students referred for special education services. The work of this team is regulated through the approved CCEIS (Coordinated Comprehensive Early Intervening Services) portion of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) part B awards. The CEIS Data Analyst plays an essential role in assisting the CEIS Team with providing expertise and leadership in division-wide program evaluation, strategic planning, measurement and analytics,and continuous improvement efforts. This position conducts technical analyses and develops quantitative and qualitative data reports to facilitate and inform division-level improvement efforts as outlined in the CEIS plan.

The Continuous Improvement Evaluation Analyst positions reports to the Executive Director of School Improvement.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of a master's degree in education, psychology, evaluation, or applied research; (Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR), Strategic Data Fellow, preferred).

Experience: Minimum of five years job related experience preferred within the educational field with increasing levels of responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE is required to; facilitate application of processes and outcomes for strategic improvements, continuous progress, and ensuring overall quality instruction with administrators and teachers; to guide school improvement planning systems to meet federal and state policies; to lead analysis of formative student and program data to support school-based leaders; interpret instructional and classroom management implications of walk-through data and instructional rounds focused feedback; to facilitate continuous improvement efforts including but not limited to: knowledge of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) model, implementation of MTSS, and intervention strategies, action planning, and monitoring knowledge of full evaluation cycle, including theories, design, methods, action planning, and monitoring; lead division-level data analysis, strategic planning, measurement, and continuous improvement efforts including; 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.

SKILLS are required to lead major division projects and perform multiple technical and non-technical tasks with a need to learn new specialized skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: 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 (PowerBI, Excel, SPSS, NVivo, 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; and evaluation design.

ABILITY is required to 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. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: 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; and learn, employ and refine culturally responsive school leadership practices.

Essential Functions

• Leads major Continuous Improvement monitoring and evaluation projects through design, methods, data collection, analysis, and reporting to division/school leadership, school board, and other critical stakeholders.
• Provides training, coaching, and technical assistance to school leaders and teams to align ACPS instructional supports with district and VDOE Office of School Quality requirements
• Analyzes, designs, and reports key formative and summative division and school-level data using data visualization methods allowing for accessibility and utilization of data in monitoring progress and informed decision-making.
• Facilitates, co-facilitates, and/ or coaches continuous improvement activities and methods with school and division-level staff to increase organizational capacity in continuous improvement work.
• Provides expertise and coaching support to school and division staff in the creation, implementation, and use of a system of measurement including key formative and summative measures to gauge impact and accelerate continuous improvement efforts.
• Oversees the development and use of evaluation protocols and systems for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data to examine implementation, impact and outcomes of the division's key initiatives to improve student achievement and eliminate opportunity and achievement gaps.
• Leads and manages special projects and works cross functionally with other departments on conducting data analysis, reporting and actionable data views including protocols to ensure data accuracy and create user-friendly reports to assist stakeholders in data-informed decision-making.
• Oversees the development and use of evaluation protocols and systems for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data to examine the implementation and outcomes for CEIS identified students;
• Lead the CEIS work of progress monitoring process as outlined in the IDEA CEIS plan;
• Applies quantitative and qualitative research methods to support educational research and strategic organization improvement;
• Supports staff in interpreting academic, social, emotional and behavioral intervention data;
• Assists and supports stakeholders including school-based teams, division leadership and families in understanding CEIS data and application;
• Leads the CEIS work of progress of data analysis for the annual IDEA CEIS application;
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws and regulations at the federal, state and local level; and
• Collects and reviews student specific CEIS data for state and division reporting of outcomes;
• Identifies district and departmental needs through data trends
• Analyzes, designs, and reports key division data using data visualization methods allowing for accessibility and utilization of data in decision-making.
• Provides expert consultation to school leaders, division leaders, and external partners in emerging areas within continuous improvement planning, measurement, evaluation
• Develops, leads, and refines in-service professional learning across diverse internal and external stakeholders in advancement of key organizational initiatives within a dynamic environment.
• Designs, reviews, implements, analyzes, and reports on division-level educational initiatives, student performance, intervention, educator and departmental central office departmental data.
• Leads systems-thinking and continuous improvement strategies to support division strategic initiatives.
• Leads the development, monitoring and evaluation tasks associated with assessing the impact of designated instructional initiatives and interventions designed to accelerate learning, including instructional supports specially aligned with the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) lll funding.
• Prepares informal or formal reports and presentations suitable for various audiences including school board, senior leadership, school leadership, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director of the Office of Continuous Improvement

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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