REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent/Chief Information Officer
POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Deputy Superintendent and Chief Information
Officer, the Director of Data and Assessment will oversee the performance measurement,
data analysis reporting and areas of accountability for the entire district. The director will
also serve as the educational liaison between the IT (Instructional Technology) department
and instructional services. Through keen data-driven decision making practices this
individual will help shape critical decisions related to administrative and instructional
programs at the district, department and school based level. This individual will ensure that
the district remains in compliance with board, state and federal policies in all areas related to the position. The Director of Data and Assessment will also be responsible for ensuring that all performance measurement, data practices and accountability measures identified in the district strategic plan are reported and analyzed with fidelity.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Essential Functions:
1. Directs the analysis of assessment data from national, state and district assessments
and prepares the data for presentation to the superintendent, assigned district staff and the broader public.
2. Participates in monitoring all state and district accountability systems as it relates
to student achievement and other student/district staff outcome data.
3. Provides training and staff development for district staff in all areas related to
data, performance measurement and accountability.
4. Coordinates information to ensure state and federal compliance regarding student
data district wide.
5. Conducts in-service programs to keep personnel informed as to new developments
in data, assessment and accountability.
6. Serves as a consultant to the instructors in data processing in the vocational
arts program.
7. Responsible for the districts remote and distance learning platforms for all areas
related to data, performance measurement and accountability.
8. Provides accurate data for district stakeholders related to student achievement and other performance measures.
9. Develops, trains, supervises, and evaluates employees under direct supervision
10. Maintains a cooperative relationship and open communication with those holding similar positions in other districts in the region and state, to investigate and implement feasible data processing programs and technology.
11. Develops plans and budgets for data, performance measurement and
accountability expenditures.
12. Manages data recordkeeping of all assessments and other related data needs for
the district.
13. Reports and prepares identified data for the district/state.
14. Projects, shows trend analysis and shares results and predictions with district staff.
15. Provides needed data (related to the identified position) for all superintendent and board requests.
16. Performs other duties consistent with professional competence as may from time to
time be assigned.
17. Must be able to run, jump, walk, stand, sit, and lift.
Marginal Functions:
1. Attends Board of Education meetings, keeping the Board informed of school
matters when assigned.
2. Makes visits to schools and school functions to observe operations and receives
input from students, staff and parents when assigned.
3. Conducts meetings with identified staff related to the position.
4. Participates and guides committees as designated by the Superintendent/designee.
5. Attends meetings and events with community organizations.
6. Performs other duties as designated by the Superintendent/Deputy Superintendent.
Physical/Visual Activities or Demands:
1. Standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing.
2. Normal attention with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less as well as 20 feet or
more, required.
3. Light physical demand with regular lifting of very light to light (1 to 25 lbs.) items by hand.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Required Certifications: Missouri School Administrator (Principal or Superintendent)
Certification and/or a recognized data professional certification such as CDMP (CertifiedDataManagement Professional), SDS (Senior Data Scientist), CDAO-C (Chief Data andAnalyticsOfficer), or CIMP (Certified Information Management Professional). Equivalent certificationsmay be considered at the discretion of the district.
Education / Skills and Abilities:
1. Advanced degree in statistical analysis, education or comparable discipline preferred.
2. Three or more years of progressive executive leadership experience with a track
record of successfully leading performance measurement, data practices and
accountability systems within complex settings preferred.
3. Track record of developing performance and outcome metrics, including formative
and summative assessments within k-12 education or applicable settings.
4. Experience in providing and facilitating staff development/training.
5. Systems level thinker; can translate ideas into delivery at a broad scale.
6. Ability to manage people towards goals/outcomes and coach/develop strength
in others.
7. Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
8. Deep commitment to closing student achievement gaps.
9. Deep understanding of school level operations.
Salary: Based on experience per level 6 of the administrative salary schedule.
Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:
Typical office conditions with occasional exposure to outside environment.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
Computer and related software, copy machine, use of security vault.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Revised May 1st 2026