Job Description

Douglas County School System seeks a Director of Data Strategy to help school and district leaders use data and educational research to improve student outcomes. The director will analyze student performance, evaluate academic initiatives, and communicate findings that help leaders decide where to focus their improvement efforts. The director will also build staff capacity to collect, interpret, and use high-quality data.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze district, school, and student data using appropriate statistical methods. Present findings through charts, tables, reports, executive summaries, and presentations tailored to different audiences.
• Evaluate academic initiatives and develop procedures for monitoring program effectiveness, with a focus on student achievement.
• Partner with principals and district leaders to interpret data and use findings to guide decisions.
• Verify the accuracy of district reporting, investigate inconsistencies, maintain the district data dashboard, and assist with updating and publishing school profiles.
• Support alignment with the district's Strategic Plan by helping schools and departments obtain data for improvement plans and key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with Teaching and Learning to provide professional development on data quality, consistent reporting practices, and effective data use.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher.
• At least four years of work experience.