Assessment and Analytics Specialist - Data & Accountability

Assessment and Analytics Specialist - Data & Accountability

Job : 5693917

Final date to receive applications: May 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: May 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

The Assessment and Analytics Specialist supports data-informed decision-making for PreK–12th Grades in Mesa Public Schools. This position serves as a critical bridge between data and school-level practice by delivering high-impact support in assessment, business intelligence, accountability, and applied research. The specialist plays a critical role in the implementation, analysis, and continuous improvement of district, state, program, and national assessments, ensuring alignment with instructional goals and compliance with all relevant policies.

• Design and deliver clear, user-friendly dashboards, visualizations, and reports to support continuous school and program improvement.
• Support school teams in navigating and using data platforms to monitor key performance indicators.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across various systems.
• Integrate data from multiple sources to create comprehensive data sets for analysis.
• Develop and implement streamlined processes to enhance efficiency, reduce redundancy, and improve service delivery.
• Integrate relevant technological tools and advancements to support staff and improve outcomes.

• Lead and support the administration, analysis, and interpretation of district, state, program, and national assessments (e.g., AASA, ACT, AZELLA, AzSCI, MSAA, NAEP, SAT, TSA, etc.).
• Provide technical guidance and training to school leaders and staff on proper administration protocols, accommodations, data quality, and reporting for all major assessment programs.
• Ensure compliance and fidelity with all federal, state, and district assessment requirements, accommodations, and timelines.
• Design and deliver dashboards and reports to monitor assessment fidelity as well as assessment participation and performance trends to identify gaps and opportunities for instructional improvement.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of federal, state, and district-level reporting by providing support and audits related to assessment reporting.
• Integrate assessment data into performance dashboards and tools to support goal-setting, progress monitoring, and intervention planning.
• Stay current with updates to testing policies, platform functionality, and assessment guidance.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal accountability reporting requirements, including data quality checks, audits, and deadlines.
• Analyze accountability performance indicators (e.g., proficiency, growth, graduation rate, EL progress) to identify trends and recommend improvement strategies.
• Train school and district personnel on how to interpret accountability results and integrate them into school improvement planning.
• Support school-level research, evaluation, and demographic projects, including the collection, management, and analysis of data from a variety of sources using appropriate methodologies.
• Translate findings into user-friendly formats such as dashboards, executive summaries, data briefs, and slide presentations to inform decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Build capacity among school and district staff to interpret assessment results, set measurable goals, and monitor progress over time.
• Design and facilitate professional learning experiences increasing data capacity, with a focus on the use and interpretation of assessment, accountability metrics, research, and demographic data.
• Support school teams in using data to set goals, drive improvement cycles, and monitor outcomes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-informed practices across all levels of the organization.
• Participate in cross-functional data projects and regional strategic planning efforts.
• Lead or participate in special projects and assignments as directed by district…