Under the direction of the Executive Director of Research, Assessment, and Student Information, the Director of Academic Return on Investment (AROI) & Program Effectiveness leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the district's Academic Return on Investment (AROI) framework. The position serves as an objective and independent resource for program evaluation, investment analysis, strategic research, and continuous improvement by providing accurate, actionable, and evidence-based information that supports district decision-making, aligns resourceswith student outcomes and district priorities, and strengthens fiscal stewardship.
The Director supports the evaluation of district investments, including programs, technologies, staffing models, professional learning, curriculum resources, grants, and strategic initiatives, through analysis of implementation, outcomes, equity impact, sustainability, and return on investment. The position collaborates with district leaders to ensure investments are evidence-informed, outcome-driven, and aligned with the district's mission, strategic priorities, and commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
The Director is responsible for helping ensure that programs, technologies, staffing models, and initiatives are consistently adopted, implemented, monitored, and evaluated through a disciplined process that includes implementation planning, evaluation planning, equity review, and analysis of expected return on investment. Through the Academic Return on Investment (AROI) framework, the position supports district leaders in making evidence-informed decisions that maximize student impact,organizational effectiveness, and fiscal stewardship.
