<p>LINCOLN SUDBURY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 390 LINCOLN ROAD SUDBURY, MA 01776</p> <p>EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR</p> <p>JOB POSTING</p> <p>Title: Data and Assessment Specialist</p> <p>Position Summary: The Data and Assessment Specialist will provide assistance to district/school leadership and staff in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data for the purpose of school improvement. This person will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data collection, maintenance, reporting, analysis and interpretation. Also, the Data and Assessment Specialist will oversee the administration of standardized testing and school-wide assessment processes. Additionally, as needed, the Data and Assessment Specialist will support the work of the other members of the Main Office Staff.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to): District Data Reporting and Analysis</p> <ul> <li>Maintain the accuracy and certification of all state and federal reporting - SIMS/SCS/EPIMS/SSDR/CRDC </li><li>Work with school leadership to collect, organize, and analyze data in support of district goals and initiatives </li><li>Create annual Class Size and Staffing report, and other data reports as requested </li><li>Support the selection, implementation, and maintenance of data dashboards (e.g. Open Architects) </li><li>Manage access to DESE security portal among district leaders and staff, supporting their use of this portal to view data and download as necessary </li></ul> <p>Student Assessments and District Accountability</p> <ul> <li>Ensure compliance with all state requirements regarding student assessment </li><li>Monitor and evaluate district accountability </li><li>Coordinate MCAS testing, including </li><li>creating and publicizing testing schedule </li><li>arranging proctors, room assignments, and confirming student buses </li><li>ensuring test security </li><li>identifying and providing administrative support for students requiring make-up MCAS testing and MCAS-alt </li><li>all other administrative tasks as outlined in the DESE Administration Manual </li><li>resolving discrepancies in student scores </li><li>disseminating student scores </li><li>Coordinate and/or support other standardized testing as needed (e.g. PSATs, APs) </li><li>Coordinate assessments such as the biennial MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey and the annual Equity Survey </li><li>Coordinate midyear and final assessments, including </li><li>creating and publicizing schedules for assessment weeks </li><li>arranging proctors, room assignments, confirming buses </li><li>all other associated logistics </li></ul> <p>Student Information System (SIS)</p> <ul> <li>Assist with the creation of the school's master schedule (including 8th/9th grade student rollover) </li><li>Support the work of the Schedulers as needed </li><li>Work with database administrator to create school year calendar </li><li>Maintain the schedule/calendar of school cancellations, events, alternate days, etc. </li><li>Work with Personnel Specialist to maintain database of employee information </li><li>Initiate database enhancement projects to identify and create efficiencies </li></ul> <p>Professional Development</p> <ul> <li>Manage database of Professional Development Points, including maintaining allocation of PDPs for faculty </li><li>Manage database of ED&E proposals and coordinate allocation of funds for ED&E days (faculty summer workshops) </li><li>Publicize offerings, manage faculty sign-ups, maintain database of workshops (faculty professional development workshops) </li></ul> <p>Additional Administrative Support</p> <ul> <li>Coordinate creation of school-year calendar, maintain calendar page of LS Website </li><li>Provide backup to the Main Office Receptionist/Administrative Assistant as needed </li><li>Be available and trained for times of emergency or other urgent needs for the main office </li><li>Various projects as assigned </li></ul> <p>Ensure best practices for district data quality, state reporting, and Student Information Systems</p> <ul> <li>Attend School Information Advisory Group meetings </li><li>Attend Aspen Team meetings </li><li>Attend conferences, job-alike meetings, seminars and other professional meetings for on-going and updated professional development </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>College degree or related experience required </li><li>Familiarity with Student Information Systems (SIS), Aspen preferred </li><li>Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Slides, etc.) </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) </li><li>Demonstrated interest working in a school environment </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>2-3 years of experience with State and Federal Reporting requirements, such as SIMS, SCS, EPIMS, and other DESE (or similar) reporting systems </li></ul> <p>Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Take initiative to streamline systems and create efficient methods of accomplishing tasks. </li><li>Analyze data and clearly communicate findings and recommendations. </li><li>Maintain confidentiality with regard to staff, student and parent information </li><li>Work independently as well as collaboratively, and manage multiple reporting deadlines and requirements. </li><li>Attend to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy and consistency across systems. </li><li>Interact positively, professionally and patiently with school staff and community members. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: 12 Months, Full-Time, 7:30AM - 3:30PM</p> <p>Terms of Employment: Wages and benefits per the Support Staff Employee Handbook</p> <p>Salary Range: $31.45/Hour - $41.66/Hour</p> <p>LSRSD has an attractive benefits package including: health, employer sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts and participation in retirement boards.</p> <p>Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. We seek educators who are anti-racist and who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, life experiences and traditionally under-represented groups to apply. We are a proud member of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education.</p>