Position Title: Coordinator of Accountability, Assessment, and Data Management
Reports To: Executive Director of Curriculum Innovation and Design
FLSA Status: Exempt
Classification: Licensed
Amount of Travel: Minimal
Job Status: Full Time
Level: District Support
Work Schedule: 245 Days
Date Created: February 2022
Salary Range: $62,900.53 to $103,464.79
The North Little Rock School District (NLRSD) is seeking exceptional applications for the leadership position of Coordinator of Accountability, Assessment, and Data Management. This newly reorganized role is to serve as the liaison between the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the school system. The coordinator is responsible for the coordination of all federal and state-mandated testing, local assessments, and all related information and activities, in addition to conducting research in conformance with the new NLRSD strategic plan. The primary work of the coordinator will ensure a high level of instructional leadership to create systems, structures, processes, and procedures to eliminate gaps in student learning through equity practices. Through a lens of equity, structures, culture, and leadership, provides supervision of the general operation of assessment programs with a focus on improved student performance and building professional capacity of classroom teachers and school-based leaders.
The Coordinator of Accountability, Assessment, and Data Management responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
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Serves as a member of the Executive Director of Curriculum Innovation and Design leadership team.
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Manage all accountability matters for NLRSD with respect to state and local assessment requirements. Monitors for compliance and fulfillment of all requirements associated with the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), American College Test (ACT), ACT Aspire, Advanced Placement (AP). Investigate and report all testing irregularities on state assessments to the State Test Security Officer.
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Manage the training and monitoring of all school test coordinators in NLRSD.
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Ensure that sanctions recommended by the State Test Administration and Security Committee have been addressed for staff members that have been involved in testing irregularities and/or violations.
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Manage and document fee waivers provided through (DESE) for the Advanced Placement Tests (AP). Negotiate contracts with the College Board for Accuplacer and PSAT.
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Provide reporting and applications related to all achievement assessment data.
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Prepare, supervise, create, and compile electronic data, testing files and reports for district, state, and federal reporting requirements.
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Supervise the creation of online assessments (OLA) and answer key and scan sheet generation using district-created test items aligned to testing blueprints to ensure curricular alignment.
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Apply knowledge management strategies to collect and manage pertinent and useful data, analyze the data to create knowledge and develop insights, interpret and report the data, and maximize the use of data in a continuous improvement process.
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Provide statistical analysis and interpretation of results obtained from state, county, and school level tests administered to students, giving attention to the use of these results for the improvement of instruction to board members, administrators, teachers, and parents. Coordinate the administration, scoring, and distribution of data and student reports for the CogAT assessments. Transform raw data into high-quality graphs and customized reports.
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Conduct statistical research at the request of the Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent to improve learning outcomes for all students while targeting strategies to close achievement gaps specifically for African American, English Learner (EL), Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS), and Special Education students. Knowledge of the IBM SPSS Statistical Software program preferred.
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Coordinate, with other curriculum coordinators and supervisory personnel, the implementation of assessment and accountability programs for the North Little Rock School District.
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Define data requirements and design databases to satisfy internal and external user requirements. Develop detailed design documentation for the system using charts and diagrams that indicate the various steps involved and describe the system in ways the user can understand.
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Work with curriculum coordinators to update procedures and the schedule for local benchmark and common assessments while providing direct support to curriculum and assessment writing teams.
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Work closely with School-Based Leadership Teams, School Improvement Teams, Professional Learning Communities, Teacher Teams, and instructional staff to translate district and school data into actionable strategies to improve teaching and learning.
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Remain knowledgeable of current technology and data reporting requirements, and obtain training as necessary to support technology functions.
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Disseminate information regarding assessment initiatives to appropriate staff as needed.
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Maintain database for collection and calculation of Teacher Excellence and Support System (TESS) and Leader Excellence and Development System (LEADS) Data.
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Provide training and assistance to principals and assistant principals on (TESS) databases.
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Submits TESS and LEADS and other reports to DESE.
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Implement ongoing professional development at the school and district level to deepen data analysis skills to improve teaching and learning.
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Monitor student achievement and report on results to various stakeholders.
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Ensure courses and/or programs are implemented with equity, alignment, and engagement.
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Assists the Deputy Superintendent and Executive Director of Curriculum Innovation and Design in implementing the Superintendent’s E4 the Future District Transformation Model vision aimed to create innovative schools in new or creative ways to existing instructional and administrative practices that are intended to improve academic performance and learning for all students.
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Perform other related work as required and directed by the Executive Director of Curriculum Innovation and Design.
Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; comprehensive knowledge of school district goals and outcomes, procedures, and organization of sound assessment management. Knowledge and ability to lead and coach school-based leaders and teachers on data literacy and aligned formative and summative assessments to improve teaching and learning. Ability to demonstrate strong internal and external support for the NLRSD. Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences. Excellent knowledge and understanding of all facets of public school operations. Knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills. Highly effective organizational and consensus-building skills. Knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures of the NLRSD. Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current curricular programs.
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Licensed Arkansas District Level Administrator (P-12) or meets qualifications and requirements for reciprocity or is eligible to hold appropriate licensure. Licensed Curriculum Program Administrator (P-12) preferred.
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Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to job duties and responsibilities preferred.
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Have a minimum of five (5) years’ teaching or related experience. Experience as a school-based administrator is preferred.
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Have a minimum of eight (8) years’ of successful job performance in education including teaching, supervision, and leadership preferred.
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Experience with educational accountability measures including federal educational reform efforts, and state and local standards and assessments, knowledge of systemic organizational thinking, organizational leadership, and change management.
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Experience working in a highly collaborative environment where teamwork, creative problem solving, and self-motivation are necessary for success.
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Experience in an urban school district is preferred.
The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Assessment Leadership Knowledge and Expertise:
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Knowledge and ability related to advocating for the development of balanced assessment systems that meet the information needs of all assessment purposes.
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Knowledge and ability to demonstrate ways in which the school system can both promote and impede good assessment practice, and work to improve the conditions in the system to support good assessment practice.
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Knowledge and ability to lead through supervision and policy ethical assessment practices in all contexts.
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Knowledge and ability to understand learning target clarity and appropriateness as a foundation of sound assessment practice.
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Knowledge and ability to establish the expectation that teachers and leaders will continuously develop and hone their assessment literacy.
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Knowledge and ability to recognize aspiring leaders who become principals and assistant principals model accomplished assessment practices.
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Knowledge and ability to promote self-development of his or her own assessment literacy as a career-long learning process.
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Knowledge and ability to understand how assessment information can be used to strengthen partnerships with students’ families and the community.
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Promotes effective communication of results in both informative and summative contexts.
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Advocates for student involvement in their own learning through the use of assessment as a teaching and learning strategy.
Work is primarily conducted in an office or school setting. Prolonged stationary work and attention to desk or computer tasks are required. This position is cognitively demanding and requires especially well-developed professional social skills and communication skills. Movement in and about schools and office buildings/grounds is a frequent requirement and ability to carry or lift items 75 lbs. or less.
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Deep commitment to improving student achievement and employee performance.
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Passionately believes that all students can achieve at high levels.
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Demonstrates cultural competence, equity, and a deep understanding of and empathy for issues facing minority and economically disadvantaged families and students requiring special services.
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Understands how various systems and departments interact to achieve district goals.
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Makes decisions using data and technology.
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Takes initiative to solve problems and create stakeholder buy-in.
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Identifies and prioritizes mission-critical issues with alignment of people, time, and resources.
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Offers innovative solutions to seemingly intractable challenges.
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Exhibits strong focus on goals and results. Sets clear metrics for success.
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Removes barriers or obstacles that make it difficult for principals to achieve their goals and ensures that school leaders have the resources they need to succeed.
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Demonstrates excellent execution and project management skills, including attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps to reach the end goal, and ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.
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Motivates, inspires, and moves other adults to action to achieve ambitious goals.
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Skilled at re-envisioning, building, and managing a team, especially in a time of growth and change; excellent at identifying talent and taking advantage of each person’s skills and contribution to team effort.
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Builds and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups.
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Moves groups to consensus and resolves conflicts. Exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations.
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Builds coalitions and works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including but not limited to district personnel, students, families, communities, and/or advocacy groups.
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Establishes clear expectations, deliverables, and deadlines.
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Sets clear agendas and facilitates effective meetings.
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Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate staff from different cultural backgrounds and skill sets.
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Exhibits transformational and servant leadership characteristics in daily work.
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other roles and responsibilities as the deputy superintendent and/or their designee may assign.
