Director Of Data And Accountability

The Director of Data and School Accountability is a unique position created to

facilitate data and accountability in relation to the school's instructional focus. The

Director will ensure that data-informed practices and data informed strategic

decision centered on student needs and outcomes aligned with the East Boston

High School QSP. The position requires strong project management and analytics

skills, an understanding of instructional practices, and an ability to interface with

school administration, teaching staff, and students. The Director will need to build

strong relationships across department lines and have the ability to manage

workflows with multiple stakeholders. The director will work with CPT content

teams diving deep into data the give critical feedback on what areas of the

curriculum should be focused on. The Director is responsible for supporting

operational analytic processes within the school with an emphasis on analysis,

reporting and data-related requests aligned with the school's (QSP), and working

with school leadership on accountability structures and processes.

Reports to: Headmaster

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaboration

? Effectively partner with School Leader and Instructional Leadership Teams to

implement and adjust school-developed improvement plans centered on

improving instructional leadership to improve teaching practice that

positively impacts student outcomes

? Lead the improvement and consistency of collaborative data inquiry practice

across the school community and build shared language and understanding

of data inquiry

? Model effective instructional leadership practices and teaching of adults

grounded in research-based adult learning theory

? Support grade-level collaboration as well as vertical and interdisciplinary

planning using data inquiry practices

? Participate in non-evaluative classroom observations to support

implementation of the instructional framework

? Direct the alignment of student assessment and curriculum within and across

schools to ensure assessment analysis is timely and actionable.

? Serve as an advocate and champion of inquiry by spreading best practices,

identifying opportunities for alignment and collaboration with other district

initiatives, and modeling a relentless focus on evidence.

Data Coaching and Accountability

? Provide intensive data inquiry coaching to East Boston High School Staff to

accelerate student learning.

? Engage in key coaching practices such as provoking reflection through

feedback, co-developing agendas/protocols for adult learning, debriefing

inquiry meetings, observing instruction together, analyzing recent

assessment data, and developing action plans.

? Provide ad hoc data inquiry support and coaching as needs are identified by

the leadership team and school QSP

? Create protocols, agendas, templates, and data trackers to assist teacher

teams in analyzing and gathering evidence relevant to the focus of their

inquiry and aligned to grade-level standards.

? Advance data-driven decision making and the elevation of data analysis to

include both student groups as well as individual student performance

? Break down DESE Accountability Data to see where support is needed

Professional Development

? Design and facilitate high quality professional development

? Facilitate adult learning through inquiry by setting clear expectations for

collaboration, creating structures for actionable feedback and honest

reflection, functioning as an objective process observer, and consolidating

team thinking.

? Design and facilitate differentiated professional development opportunities

throughout the year for teacher leaders who lead teams of educators.

? Support the creation and facilitation of professional development and

professional learning toward enhancing teachers' instructional practice

? Support Content areas with the UBD work that is happening during CPT

Student Information and Operational Support

? Manages systems for and maintains accurate student data and information in

compliance with federal, state, regional and school expectations

? Works with the East Boston High School Leadership Team to support

operational logistics within the school (eg. student activities and

assessments: MCAS, ACCESS, MAP, SAT/PSAT, etc.)

? Assist with logistics of report cards/progress reports/transcripts

? Assist with development of develops, prepares, and schedules courses for

teachers and students each year

? Builds relationships with both educators, students, and families

? Additional duties as assigned by Headmaster

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:

? Bachelor's Degree

? 5 years of demonstrated successful experience as an educator in an urban

setting

? Demonstrated history of success working with school-based staff members to

lead instructional change through building strong classroom environments

and positive school culture to close opportunity and achievement gaps

? Demonstrated ability to improve student learning through data-driven

instructional practices

? Excellent analytical ability, particularly in translating data into easy-to-

interpret, actionable formats

? Knowledge in current educational research relative to curriculum and

standards-based instruction

? Ability to exercise sound judgment and provide guidance, support, and

direction to School Leaders

? Mastery of Google Suite (i.e., Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive) and Microsoft

Office suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), especially Sheets/Excel

? Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively with a variety of

stakeholders, such as school-based staff, district staff, families, youth,

community members, and other essential partners

? Strong project and time management skills, which ensure the ability to

prioritize competing demands and multiple simultaneous commitments

? Exceptional oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by the

ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with principals,

teachers, colleagues, and diverse community members

? Flexible, creative approach to problem solving and ability to exercise sound

professional judgment and provide guidance, support, and direction to

school leaders

? Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and think at a systems level

? Deep knowledge and understanding of, and demonstrated ability to connect

with the racial, linguistic, and ethnic background of students and families

served

? Demonstrated success of building the capacity of school leaders for the

purpose of improving instructional practices

? Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have

such authorization by their first day of employment.

? Experience in adult learning theory; Background in facilitating adult learning

specifically related to data-driven instruction

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:

? Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or related area of study

? Experience working across multiple teams or multiple sites

? Experience within Boston Public Schools preferred

? Demonstrated successful experience as a classroom teacher and teacher

leader

? Hold an SEI endorsement or a dual certification in ESL as well as special

education licensure at the appropriate grade levels

? Experience working with students with disabilities in inclusive settings

Terms:

Managerial Tier D, School Based

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and

Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by

Unions and Grade/Step.

NOTE: School-based managerial employees will work 223 days between July 1st

and June 30th each year. The 223 day work-year will include the 180 days in which

school is in session, and the additional days will be determined by the employee

and the principal or headmaster of the school. This position subject to the City of

Boston residency requirement.

School-based managerial employees are not eligible for vacation time or

compensatory time. In the event of school cancellation due to snow or inclement

weather, school-based managerial employees need not report to work.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does

not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational

opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only),

disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin,

ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any

form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans

individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.