Description

Director, Assessment and Accountability -- Beginning January 2027

Provides leadership in assessing performance and in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and distributing data needed for accountability, program planning, and budget development in all aspects of assessment programs and program evaluation. Responsibilities include recommending and/or designing assessment instruments and strategies; overseeing test administration and data collection; planning data storage and retrieval procedures for test and accountability data; preparing reports; training district administrators; scoring, archiving, analyzing, reporting, and interpreting test data and accountability data. Designs and oversees evaluation of the district strategic plan and provides leadership and/or technical assistance for evaluation of instructional programs. Provides leadership in staff development related to educational measurement and data interpretation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supports and upholds the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards improving student outcomes.
Effectively interacts, communicates, and collaborates with all stakeholders.
Establishes a safe, supportive, positive, and productive working and learning environment.
Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment, and materials.

 
Assessment/Accountability

• Develops and/or recommends instruments to be used in testing and evaluation programs throughout the district.
• Serves as liaison between the district and the South Carolina State Department of Education (SDE) to coordinate activities related to the testing programs and accountability.
• Provides leadership for the implementation of the district/state standardized testing programs and for the analysis and interpretation of test results to school and district office personnel.
• Provides accountability information for report cards mandated by the Education Achievement Act to the South Carolina State Department of Education and disaggregated analyses for school and district planning.
• Oversees design and implementation of procedures for efficient data collection and retrieval that utilize or integrate with the student information system.
• Oversees preparation of specific test data reports for schools, the district office, and SDE.
• Provides leadership in preparation of precode files for district-selected assessment, management of archived test data, and maintaining district’s database of longitudinally matched test data.
• Coordinates implementation of the state assessment programs and oversees implementation of the district testing program.
• Provides support for new district assessment programs, such as end-of-course testing in areas not mandated by the State.

Evaluation/Research

• Formulates and implements models for designated research/evaluation activities to inform the decision-making process as it relates to all facets of the district’s educational programs.
• Provides appropriate data analysis and statistical reports on a timely basis for designated program evaluations.
• Provides appropriate data analysis and disaggregated reports to inform instructional decisions.
• Provides technical assistance to school and district personnel on evaluation/assessment models and techniques.
• Provides leadership to district and school personnel in the design and implementation of survey instruments and analysis of data.
• Provides direction for the design and implementation of data management and processing applications and information services, which support the instructional evaluation process.

Technical Support/Staff Development

• Designs procedures to provide support for school-level data collection.
• Provides appropriate staff development activities in the areas of test preparation, data interpretation and decision-making regarding program refinement.
• Conducts seminars/workshops, as appropriate, for district administrative personnel, school faculties, School Improvement Councils, school PTAs and interested business/community groups.
• Provides leadership in evaluating proposals for research involving human subjects in Lexington School District One.

Other

• Manages staff assigned to assessment, research, and evaluation.
• Keeps abreast of current research and state/national information related to educational assessment and accountability issues.
• Participates in professional meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for accuracy in analysis and reporting of all assessment and accountability information. Responsible for materials and supplies budget(s) as assigned. Supervises certified and classified staff members as assigned.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation.

Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.  Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee. Computer literacy required. 

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate in an effective and professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen, and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision.  Occasionally, the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. 

Work is conducted primarily indoors with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires ability to perform duties that require constant attention, accuracy, and/or tight deadlines. Moderate exertion in lifting and moving items weighing up to twenty-five pounds.  Local travel required; possible overnight travel required.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in educational leadership, curriculum, educational measurement, statistics, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a role requiring knowledge of educational measurement and accountability in K-12 education. 

Preferred:

• Doctorate in Statistics, Educational Psychology, Education Research, Educational Measurement, or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheet data analysis  (Excel/Google Sheets).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with state and federal educational accountability laws and regulations.
• Management, director or coordinator experience.
• Proficiency with statistical software (R, SAS, SPSS).
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Structure Query Language (SQL).
• Knowledge about how large-scale standardized tests are constructed and scaled.
• Experience presenting to key stakeholders, including school and district leadership, educators, Board members, and/or community groups.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid SC certification/licensure
• Must have current government-issued identification