Director of Assessment and School Improvement

Location: Homer

Director of School Improvement and Assessment

Position Title

Director of School Improvement and Assessment

Reports To

Superintendent

Position Summary

The Director of School Improvement and Assessment provides leadership for district wide school improvement

initiatives, assessment programs, accountability measures, and data analysis processes. This position supports

schools in improving student achievement through strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, continuous

improvement practices, and the implementation of effective instructional strategies aligned to district and state

expectations. The Director works collaboratively with district leaders, school administrators, teachers, and

stakeholders to ensure high-quality teaching and learning practices that support the success of all students.

Duties and Responsibilities

School Improvement Leadership

? Support schools in continuous improvement processes, including needs assessments, root cause analysis,

goal setting, and action planning.

? Facilitate district and school leadership meetings focused on student achievement and organizational

effectiveness.

? Lead and facilitate Cognia accreditation processes, improvement planning, and stakeholder engagement

activities.

? Monitor implementation of instructional frameworks, intervention systems, and improvement initiatives

across schools.

GaMTSS Leadership

? Provide leadership and oversight for the district's Georgia Multi-Tiered System of Supports (GaMTSS)

framework implementation.

? Support schools in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III

instructional and behavioral supports.

? Coordinate district wide GaMTSS processes to ensure alignment with district strategic goals and

guidance.

? Facilitate and support school-based MTSS teams and problem-solving processes.

? Assist schools in analyzing academic, behavioral, attendance, and intervention data to guide decision
- making.

? Monitor fidelity of MTSS implementation across schools and grade levels.

? Provide professional learning and coaching related to MTSS frameworks, interventions, progress

monitoring, and data analysis

Assessment and Accountability

? Oversee district assessment programs, including state and local assessments.

? Coordinate administration procedures for state assessments and ensure compliance with state testing

regulations and security requirements.

? Analyze assessment data to identify trends, strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement.

? Develop and disseminate reports related to student achievement, accountability measures, and

assessment outcomes.

? Support schools in utilizing assessment data to guide instructional decisions, interventions, and

enrichment opportunities.

Data Analysis and Instructional Support

? Lead district wide data analysis processes to support continuous improvement and informed decision
- making.

? Collaborate with instructional leaders to identify evidence-based instructional strategies and

interventions.

? Support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) through data protocols and continuous

improvement practices.

? Provide guidance in the use of student performance data to improve teaching and learning.

? Assist with monitoring implementation of MTSS, PBIS, and intervention frameworks.

? Support schools in developing systems for progress monitoring and instructional effectiveness.

Qualifications

? Master's degree or higher in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment, or related

field.

? Experience as a district leader and/or school level administrator.

? Valid Georgia leadership certification.

? Successful experience in educational leadership, instructional support, assessment coordination, or

school improvement.

? Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, accountability systems, and continuous

improvement practices.

? Experience analyzing and interpreting student achievement data.

? Knowledge of Georgia assessment and accountability systems preferred.

? Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Terms of Employment

? Twelve-month position

? Salary and work calendar established by the local board of education