Director of Research and Accountability

Director of Research and Accountability
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LocationKansas City, MO
Job TypeFull time
Salary$85,000-$125,000
On-site
Oil and Gas

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KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS


Research and Accountability Director

Job Title: Director of Research and Accountability


Job Title Code: 1481


Salary: A67-3X ($85,000 – $125,000)


Department: Research and Accountability

Reports To: Executive Director of Research and Accountability

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time, and 12 months


Position Summary:

Provide leadership and support to meet the Kansas City Public Schools’ (KCPS) goals to raise student achievement, close the achievement gap, and meet state and federal reporting guidelines.

Performance Responsibilities: The Research and Accountability Director will:

Deliver accurate, meaningful data insights to district leadership, school staff, and the public to support transparency and informed decision-making
Support and assist the Executive Director of Research & Accountability with training and presenting data to school-level and district level leadership

Collaborate with KCPS administrators to ensure departmental functions align with district priorities and meet the needs of all students
Design, implement, and evaluate ongoing professional development regarding the entry and accuracy of student data in Infinite Campus
Oversee management of student core data to ensure timely and compliant submission of state-mandated reports
Support the Assessment Coordinator in the administration of standardized assessments, including MAP/EOC, ACT, iREADY, KOF, Accuplacer, SAT, and any College & Career Ready assessments and common assessment or program-based testing
Coordinate with the Assessment Coordinator, Curriculum & Instruction, and Instructional Technology teams to ensure standardized assessments and common assessments are included on the Assessment Calendar
Serve on the KCPS Assessment team to support the development and continuous improvement of strategic plans and assessment calendar at the district, school, and departmental levels
Ensure reliable data systems and processes are in place to provide critical information for school-level and district-level strategic planning and decision-making
Oversee the collection and creation of district reports aligned with the Blueprint 2030 Plan, MSIP standards, and key performance indicators/goals
Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with community partners, research/evaluation agencies, and parent organizations invested in student success
Support the analysis of norm-referenced and performance assessment data to monitor student and school-level growth and inform instructional practices
Direct the collection, verification, and analysis of district, school, and student performance data
Evaluate all research requests submitted to KCPS, assessing their value, legal/ethical implications, and potential impact before approval for current KCPS staff
Champion alignment of curriculum, instruction, assessments, and professional development across the district
Provide targeted professional learning experiences focused on local, district- and state-selected assessments

Other duties as assigned


Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes


To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Required Qualifications)

Master’s Degree - Preferred

Five (5) years of experience in research, evaluation, measurement and professional development in a school or district setting
Experience in analyzing assessment data and problem-solving areas of concern related to the data

Experience in pulling data from Student Information System, Infinite Campus and state systems - MOSIS, Core Data, and Missouri Comprehensive Data System

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution is required from employees, and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Physical Demands : Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, and lift at least ten pounds. Visual requirements include mono and color vision. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.


Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?

Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future

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