Senior Officer - Accountability and Data Quality

Position Type:
Leading - District Executive Leadership

Date Posted:
8/6/2024

Location:
ACCOUNTABILITY & DATA QUALITY

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Senior Officer - Accountability & Data Quality

Reports to: Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services

PC #: 22046
Grade 101
Duty Days: 239
Salary: $129,932 - $183,158
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose

The Associate Superintendent of Accountability & Data Quality is responsible for leading, supervising, and directing district staff functions for Student Assessment including Data Analysis & Reporting for Student Assessment, Program Integration of online assessment & instructional resources, and Strategic Initiative Analytics including the analytics for the Teacher Incentive Allotment and the School Performance Framework. Responsible for establishing and maintaining a Student Assessment to meet state & federal requirements and support student learning and academic growth. Responsible for working in collaboration with the Deputy Superintendents, Chiefs, Associate Superintendents of Learning & Leading, Executive Directors and Directors of Learning & Leading, Technology, Talent Management, and other departments. Responsible for ensuring coherence and continuity of initiatives across FWISD.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervise and direct district staff functions including Accountability, Student Assessment, Program Integration, and Strategic Initiative Analytics.
• Participate in and finalize district short and long range goals in areas of possible growth, expansion and new educational opportunities.
• Direct, through direct reports, the development, implementation, and coordination of policies and programs covering Student Assessment, Assessment Data Analysis & Reporting, Strategic Initiatives Analytics, and Program Integration, which provide critical oversight and support throughout the district to meet the needs of the staff, students, parents, and community.
• Direct, through direct reports, Professional Learning using Student Assessment & Student Data Analysis to support the implementation of the Student Assessment Plan and meet the needs of participants.
• Direct the maintenance of records and reports that are necessary for the Superintendent of Schools and other executive staff to keep the Board of Trustees informed of the district's progress and future plans related to student assessment data.
• Direct the establishment of ongoing operations of the Accountability & Data Quality Division to ensure long term programs to meet the needs of the district, schools and the community.
• Ensure, in collaboration with Learning & Leading, a process for the selection of high quality TEKSaligned online instructional resources.
• Disseminate current research on best practices in student assessment and data reporting.
• Collaborate with staff of Early Learning, Special Populations, and Bilingual/ESL, to coordinate and support the special needs of all student populations.
• Collaborate on technology integration and assist in planning for all 1:1 initiative resources.
• Develop and manage local and federal budgets to support and maintain quality District programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Select, train, directly supervise, and evaluate assigned staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Research and stay current with all federal and state rules, policies, and guidelines. Responsible for training and supervision at all levels to maintain district compliance with all areas under supervision.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork. Responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding leadership and management abilities through management of major segments of an educational institution.
• Knowledge of the education process gained through extensive years of directly related experience.
• Knowledge of research-based practices in the teaching, learning, and assessment of curriculum..
• Knowledge of effective research-based strategies, theories, techniques, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies and procedures regarding general education as well as special population students' services and programs.
• Knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in collaborating and working effectively with teachers, administrators, and others.
• Skill in presenting, facilitating, and developing professional learning environments that transition to classroom and administrative best practices.
• Skill in professional learning, technical assistance, and consultation.
• Skill in monitoring and evaluating complex data.
• Skill in working with initiatives that require collaboration with district and outside agencies and organizations.
• Skill in supervising staff, building teams, and communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Skill in public relations, organizational development, communications, and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to design, organize, and track work plans, create appropriate working and decision-making process.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff.
• Ability to supervise reports at the executive director & director levels;
• Ability to problem-solve and reach consensus when faced with differing opinions/views.
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree from accredited college or university in Education or a directly related field of study

• Certification/License: Eligible for a Valid Texas Mid-Management and/or Principal Certification. Attainment of certification within six months is a condition of continued employment.
• Experience: 10 years including the combination of the following minimum experience:
  • 5 years successful teaching experience;
  • 3 years campus, District level administrative, or supervisory experience preferred;
  • Extensive experience in the field of assessment and data analyses;
  • Experience working with technology applications.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.