Director of Research and Assessment

SUMMARY

The Director of Research and Assessment provides strategic leadership for district wide assessment,

research, and data systems in direct support of the Chief Academic Officer and the Core Academic Team. This

role is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and actionable data to inform instructional improvement,

accountability, and executive decision-making, while anticipating stakeholder data needs and synthesizing

complex academic information into clear insights. The Director regularly presents findings to the Board of

Education, district and school leaders, and community stakeholders, and performs professional, administrative,

and supervisory duties to ensure the integrity, alignment, and effective use of data in support of the district's

Academic Action Plan and equity-driven student outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Incumbent performs a majority of the following duties)

* Serves as a member of the District Leadership Team with high levels of accountability and decision
- making responsibility, and as a key advisor and thought partner to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) on

assessment, accountability, and instructional improvement.

* Supports the CAO in advancing the Academic Action Plan and district strategic priorities by aligning

assessment systems, instructional practice, professional learning, and continuous improvement efforts.

* Provides professional advice in the development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of district

assessment programs, including benchmark, progress monitoring, and standardized testing systems.

* Translates complex assessment and performance data into clear, actionable insights and board-ready

reports to support executive-level decision-making, including for the Superintendent and Board of

Education.

* Oversees all state, federal, and local testing programs, ensuring compliance with accountability

requirements and using results to inform instructional improvement and equity-driven outcomes.

Supervises the development and administration of district benchmark assessments and data platforms,

including ordering materials, validating data, monitoring data integrity, and managing data across its

lifecycle.

* Designs, conducts, or facilitates studies and analyses to address key district questions; presents

findings with appropriate context and limitations to prevent inaccurate conclusions.

The Innovative Academies of Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity,

color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.

* Develops and facilitates professional development on assessment literacy, test administration, and data

use; serves as a coach and mentor to district and school leaders as needed.

* Leads or supports cross-departmental initiatives on behalf of the CAO, ensuring coherence across

curriculum, instruction, MTSS, accountability, and school improvement efforts.

* Develops and implements policies, procedures, budgets, and monitoring systems for assigned program

areas, evaluating effectiveness and recommending improvements to maximize impact.

* Serves as a district liaison to the Ohio Department of Education, CGCS, test publishers, scoring

centers, and other agencies; represents the district on committees, task forces, and community forums.

* Contributes to long-range academic planning and change management, including stakeholder

engagement, communication strategies, and system improvements, grounded in the district's core

values of Culture, Customer Service, Collaboration, Communication, and Commitment

* Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Administrative license issued by the Ohio Department of Education

* A minimum of a Master's degree in education, education leadership, econometrics, statistics,

mathematics, program evaluation or a related discipline with at least 15 semester hours of significant

statistical coursework (I.e., differential and integral calculus, statistical methods, mathematical

modeling, and probability theory).

* Several years of experience conducting quantitative research and data analysis using various statistical

software (i.e., SAS, SPSS, and etc.) with a strong background in program evaluation. Experience in Education preferred.

* Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S.

* Ability to pass a criminal background check

Knowledge & Experience

* Ability to coordinate efforts between The Innovative Academies of Dayton Public Schools and the Ohio Department of Education

(ODE) and the Council of Great City Schools (CGCS)

* Strong foundation in mathematics/statistics, statistical software and computer literacy

* Thorough knowledge of national, state and district testing procedures, practices, policies and protocols.

* Effective management, organizational and communication skills.

* Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

* Ability to…