Analyst III, Research / Data (Continuous Improvement) 2024-2025

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Analyst III, Research & Data.

Grade / Schedule : Unified

Salary Schedules :

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Title :   Analyst III, Research & Data

Assists with the implementation of the district's student data systems to measure student performance over time, providing the school district, staff, and parents with data analysis and interpretation, and works collaboratively with all stakeholders and communicates effectively with stakeholders regarding the successful use of data.

Essential Functions :

• Assists with the implementation of the district's research, data, and evaluation program and implements the accountability system for student achievement, perception data, program data, and demographic data.
• Researches and implements best practices, methods, and procedures for empirical evaluation of instructional programs and practices.
• Utilizes the District's student data system to measure student assessment performance over time to inform educational decision-making.
• Conducts statistical analysis, such as t-test, ANOVA, multivariate regression, factor analysis, HLM models, and RASCH analyses, on classroom quality indicators and student educational outcomes to identify implications for data-driven decision-making and program improvement.
• Led the development of plans to improve data collection efforts for state reporting requirements by monitoring, managing, and analyzing data on students' demographics and coordinating data improvement processes with managers in other departments.
• Supports data reporting and disseminates research information and findings to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages research design and analysis with the ability to communicate findings, both written and orally, to a broad range of audiences, including policymakers, academics, district leadership, and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

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