Research and Program Evaluation Specialist

24750BR

Gatehouse Administration Center

Description

Researches, designs, and implements procedures to study individual school or divisionwide programs, services, projects, and initiatives aligned with the division's strategic priorities; utilizes various data collection techniques to plan, design, and implement research studies; produces quantitative and qualitative analyses and reporting with recommendations for Leadership decision-making; analyzes educational programs for school improvement; consults with and provides technical assistance to schools, regions, and central office administrators regarding evaluation and research activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in in education, social science, statistics, research analysis, or related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively more responsible experience in educational research, assessment, and/or program evaluation.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of program evaluation, methodology, advanced statistical analysis, qualitative, and quantitative educational research methods.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in the development of surveys, research design, data collection methods, and statistics.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations to include those related to education data sources, data privacy regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in the use of technology including statistical analysis software, such as SPSS, and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
• Skill in writing reports that present technical data to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to perceive organizational implications of conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to apply effective organizational and project management skills and meet timelines.
• Ability to present research and evaluation findings to groups such as school administrators or senior management.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other school personnel and other administrators.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Master's degree in education, social science, statistics, research analysis, or a related field.

Salary Range

$88,019 - $149,779

Salary Grade
[Salary Information]

Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 007

Office

Strategic, Planning, & Learning

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Percent Full-Time

Full Time

Job Type

Curriculum and Instructional

Open
Until
Filled

Yes

Re-Adv.
Position

No