Senior Data Analyst

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY

Local Title: SENIOR DATA ANALYST

State Title: Specialist, Testing, Evaluation, Assessment

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB GOAL:

To provide leadership to the statistical analysis of data and reporting as it relates to curriculum, instruction, and school improvement. To use statistical analysis and school grade projections to support leadership decision-making. To work with senior leadership, administrators, teachers, data teams and central office staff to calculate and coordinate student growth related teacher and administrator evaluations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in statistical analysis and/or educational measurement.

• Other qualifications deemed necessary by the Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Deep knowledge and understanding of measurement and evaluation theory, concepts and practice; statistical methodology procedures, scheduling, administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting. Knowledge of trends, theory and practice in planning, research, and evaluation. Ability to read and interpret journals, research studies, Florida Statute, State Board rules, and School Board policy. Advanced knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques including regression analysis and modeling. Knowledge of group dynamics. Ability to demonstrate written and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize. Ability to present complex data and materials to a variety of audiences. Ability to interpret legislation and implement rules related to accountability. Advanced Excel user capable of constructing multi-step formulas and adept at rapidly providing accessible data. Proficient in database management using Business Intelligent Development Studios from Microsoft, SQL Server, ShareFile DOE Reporting Services, Analysis and Integration Services.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Assessment and Research or as assigned

SUPERVISES: N/A

ADVISES:

Assessment Specialist/s

Curriculum Specialist/s

Instructional Specialist/s

School-Based Administrators

Teacher Evaluation Leadership Team/s

Administrator Evaluation Leadership Team

Director of Research and Assessment

Senior Level Leadership

Other Assigned Personnel

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the calculation of teachers’ individual student growth components for evaluations.

• Perform administrator and superintendent calculations for student growth component of their evaluation.

• Perform data analysis tasks on and coordinate the pattern-scoring of testing data for entire district using Excel and other software, studying frequencies, correlations, cross-tabulations, means tables, multivariate analyses, tests of significance, and other statistical details. Has an expert command of all data analysis tools.

• Provide graphs and tables in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other software as appropriate.

• Prepare all required District student growth reports and maintain appropriate historical records of District student growth and State value-added data for individual teachers and schools.

• Serve as liaison with MIS to support district and state assessment programs with required files and accurate reporting of evaluation student growth data and student scores.

• Coordinate with District Leadership regarding scheduling or resource problems that affect timely completion of assigned projects.

• Perform and directs the collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting value-added data and using data to make instructional decisions.

• Serve as liaison with the Florida Department of Education for the purpose of resolving value-added measure issues with state-wide data and the entire value-added process including roster verifications.

• Work closely with District and school staff to support school improvement initiatives and processes as related to the student growth and value-added calculation and process.

• Develop annual goals and objectives for professional development consistent with and in support of District goals and priorities.

• Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to the assignment.

• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.

• Oversee Data Analyst, Junior Data Analyst, assist the Director with annual performance appraisals and make recommendations for appropriate employment action.

• Serve on District, state or community councils or committees as assigned or appropriate.

• Assist in implementing the District’s goals and strategic commitments.

• Provide instructional staff and administrator evaluation committees with relevant evaluation data and analysis to support decision-making.

• Use benchmark assessments and other available data to construct models projecting school grades and supporting the strategic decisions of District Leadership.

• Conduct analyses of district data using descriptive and inferential statistics, such as regression, causal and factor analytic models and nonparametric techniques.

• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Board approved:

06/24/2014

Revised:

04/12/2016

11/09/2016

05/08/2018

04/11/2023

03/10/2026

SALARY SCHEDULE: SAMP

PAY GRADE: D11

SHORT TITLE: SUP198

STATE JOB CODE: 77131

Pay Scale

Approved Budget Annual Salary Range : : $66,360-$67,720