Coordinator of Planning, Evaluation & Research; SY- Outcome & Data

Coordinator of Planning, Evaluation & Research (25-26 SY)-Performance Outcome & Data

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JOB TITLE: Coordinator of Planning, Evaluation & Research

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

FUNDING SOURCE: Local

REPORTS TO: Director of Planning, Evaluation, and Research

PAY GRADE: Administrative/Professional 04 (230 Days)

DEPARTMENT: Performance Outcomes & Data

A Letter of Assurance will be issued for this position.

The Coordinator of Planning, Evaluation, and Research provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the district’s data, research, and accountability functions. This role oversees the planning, design, execution, analysis, and communication of rigorous mixed-methods evaluations of district programs and initiatives. Responsibilities include managing the integration of qualitative and quantitative data, applying advanced analytical techniques to assess effectiveness, and translating findings into actionable insights that drive school improvement and organizational decision‑making.

In addition, the position provides leadership in district services related to school accountability, student assessment, data analytics and performance reporting, student data management, educational research, enrollment projections, and school boundary planning. By supporting teachers, school leaders, central office staff, and the Chief of Staff, the Coordinator ensures that stakeholders at every level of the system can access, understand, and use data to improve educational outcomes and expand life opportunities for Irving ISD students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited university.
• Doctorate in educational research, program evaluation, educational measurement/assessment, statistics/data analytics, or related areas preferred.

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction K‑12.
• Knowledge of state assessment and accountability systems.
• Expertise designing and conducting mixed methods studies leveraging surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations, and specialized research techniques.
• Proficiency in conducting quantitative data analysis using statistical software such as STATA, SAS, SPSS, and/or R.
• Ability to interpret complex findings, synthesize key insights, and translate research into compelling narratives and visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, Decision Ed, or other data visualization software.
• Skills leading participatory evaluation activities and coaching teams on applying findings for improvement.
• Deep knowledge of research methodologies, measurement practices, accountability systems, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Strong project management, facilitation, and strategic planning abilities to drive evaluation initiatives.
• Exceptional relationship building, communication, and storytelling skills to convey insights to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to evaluation rigor, ethics, translational research, transparency, and utilization‑focused principles.
• Passion for building organizational evaluation capacity, data literacy, and elevating the value of evidence.

At least three or more years of documented education research, evaluation, and experience related to the following:

• Deep understanding of educational assessment, testing, and student performance indicators.
• Experience in applied statistics and data analysis using spreadsheets and other statistical software.
• Experience in data analysis, performance reporting, and problem solving with large amounts of data.
• School accountability systems.
• Student data management systems.
• District and school improvement planning and leadership.
• Enrollment projections, boundary planning and use of Arc GIS systems and Power School Predictive Enrollment Analytics.

• Lead comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analyses of student achievement data, program evaluation findings, and other sources to identify evidence‑based growth areas aligned to district objectives.
• Provide written and…