Director of Data and Accountability

The Director of Data and Accountability will co-lead and oversee all aspects of data collection, analysis, and reporting within the district, ensuring that data is effectively used to inform decision-making, drive academic improvement, and ensure accountability. This position will manage district-wide assessments, oversee data systems, and collaborate with school leadership, instructional staff, and external stakeholders to ensure that the district's data-driven strategies align with educational goals and policies. The Director will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of data used to monitor student progress, evaluate academic programs, and report on performance outcomes.

This role is an exciting opportunity to serve as a leader within a diverse and dynamic team committed to transforming public education in the Providence Public School District (PPSD). We are hiring someone who believes in the capacity of all students to achieve at high levels, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of partners and stakeholders to drive transformative change within and outside of an organization.

The Providence Public School District (PPSD) serves approximately 22,000 students attending our 37 schools. PPSD employs more than 3,200 professionals who work in and provide support to our schools, which include 20 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 11 high schools and 2 public district charter schools. Of our employees, approximately 2,000 are educators, and more than 600 others directly support students and families in our schools.

Our schools are diverse learning communities. Approximately 68% of our students are Latinx, 15% Black, 7% White, 4% Asian, 5.5% Multi-racial and 1% Native American. Approximately 40% of students are multilingual learners, and about 16% of students receive special education services. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak more than 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor's degree with a focus in education, assessment, or data; Master's preferred

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