Director of Strategic Evaluations and Assessment Support at Corpus Christi Independent School District

Education/ Certification Required:

• Master' s Degree in Education or related field
• Mid-management certificate or standard principal certificate
• T-TESS Certification

Experience Required:

• Three (3) years successful teaching experience
• Three (3) years successful campus, department, or program leadership experience 
• Two (2) years of experience in working with assessment and/or accountability at the campus or district level

Experience Preferred:

• Understanding of concepts associated wih testing and growth measures associated with Teacher Incentive Allotment program
• Understanding of state and federal accountability systems and assessment measures

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Texas State Assessment Program
• Knowledge of federal, state and local accountability systems
• Knowledge of data structures and data analysis strategies that will maximize the validity and reliability of data as well as the results; 
• Ability to interpret policy (legal/local), procedures, and data to inform decision-making
• Ability to use resources to create surveys to collect data and use data for TIA purposes
• Ability to use technology to create documents that support system frameworks to include manuals, presentations, spreadsheets, tracking sytems, advertising, and any other materials to support structures for effective implementation and sustainability
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, problem-solving and consensus-building expertise, and excellent human relations skills
• Strong ability to lead, research, and involve others to produce quality results
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Technology Proficiencies Required: Level 2 (use of)

• Computer operations (i.e., IBM/Compatible-PC)
• Software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft Office)
• E-mail
• Printers
• Financial and student management systems
• Multimedia tools
• Electronic file management
• CCISD Acceptable Use Policy and Technical Ethics/Etiquette

Function

The Director of Strategic Evaluations and Assessment Supports supports the Chief Officer of Accountability and Student Support Services in advancing district and campus goals, major initiatives, and continuous-improvement efforts. Provides direct oversight of the Teacher Incentive Allotment program and the Office of Assessment and Accountability. Leads the planning, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of district strategic evaluation systems that align with district priorities and support long-term sustainability of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) and district assessment and accountability programs. Responsibilities include effective budget and project management, producing timely and accurate reports, and fostering strong collaboration with internal departments, campus leaders, and external partners.
 

Reports To:

Chief Officer of Accountability and Student Support Services

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and implementation of state, district, and campus assessment programs.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local mandates related to assessment, accountability, and the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA).
• Implement and monitor the TIA program in collaboration with Curriculum & Instruction and School Leadership.
• Collaborate with the Office of School Leadership to ensure alignment between student growth measures and teacher performance data.
• Coordinate and evaluate district-level assessments and review results of all testing programs.
• Oversee analyses of assessment data to determine impacts on students, teachers, and campuses.
• Work with district departments to maintain high-quality assessment and student growth measures.
• Lead District Gifted and Talented (G/T) and Credit by Exam (CBE) testing.
• Research and validate third-party and internal student growth assessments.
• Develop and maintain manuals, protocols, training materials, and assessments related to TIA.
• Ensure TIA policies, compensation plans, and operational procedures are current and effective.
• Provide updates on TIA goals and progress to leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Lead professional development and training for assessment and TIA implementation.
• Provides oversight of the training of campus testing coordinators to ensure valid administration, scoring, and security of state and local assessments, including those related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.
• Develop support protocols for online test preparation, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Assist assessment committees with testing for specialized populations, including 504 and Special Education.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration with campus leaders, advisory boards, DAT, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the district on committees, task forces, and special events.
• Partner with departments to identify needs, track data, and monitor effective practices for TIA and leadership.
• Ensure assessment operations support the district’s mission, vision, and Lone Star Governance (LSG) goals.
• Manage budgets, projects, and timelines for assessment and accountability programs.
• Support goals and objectives of the District’s Strategic Plan and Lone Star Governance Goals.

• Supervises and evaluates all professional and auxiliary staff as assigned.
• Encourages personal and professional growth and leadership among staff.
• Confers regularly with assigned staff to discuss performance; jointly develop improvement objectives to identify professional growth opportunities; supervises and evaluates personnel assigned under direct supervision.
• Ability to resolve conflicts, listen, and appropriately respond to concerns.
• Defines expectations for staff regarding job performance.
• Identifies and provides opportunities for participation in staff development to address employee/department/ district goals.

• Ability to program, plan, establish, and manage budgets and personnel.
• Ensure that programs are operated efficiently and within budget constraints. 

• Adjust to a variety of leadership styles and campus policies.
• Ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously, to communicate effectively, in oral and written form, and maintain emotional control.
• Daily district-wide travel, occasional state travel.
• Must lift light to moderate-weight objects.
• Ability to convey and receive information and/or instruction from internal/external customers through spoken expression.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours required.
• Ability to perform work while standing and/or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a day
• Performs other duties as assigned.