Executive Director - Analytics, Assessment, Reporting and Accountability

Executive Director - Analytics, Assessment, Reporting & Accountability Job ID: 7403 Date Posted: 5/13/2026 Location: MG Ellis Building Reports to: Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction Pay Grade: 1002 | Days: 239 | Salary Range: $160,000 - $190,000 | FSLA Status: Exempt Position Purpose The Executive Director of Analytics, Assessment, Reporting, and Accountability (AARA) leads the district’s design, integration, and execution of a coherent assessment, data, and performance management system to accelerate student achievement. This role aligns all assessment, data, and accountability systems, ensures real‑time, actionable intelligence for instructional decision‑making, and serves as the primary data integrity and accountability leader in partnership with the Texas Education Agency.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assessment & Data Systems Coherence Lead the design, integration, and continuous improvement of a system of assessment, data, and accountability aligned to TEKS, instructional priorities, and state requirements. Ensure alignment across all assessment components, including Demonstrations of Learning (DOLs), interim assessments, benchmarks, and state assessments. Oversee development of the district’s local assessment strategy with Curriculum & Instruction, ensuring alignment to grade‑level expectations and instructional frameworks. Configure, integrate, and monitor digital instructional and assessment platforms to support learning and progress monitoring. Data Analytics, Reporting, & Integrity Develop and deliver high‑quality, timely, actionable data reports at the student, classroom, campus, feeder pattern, and district levels. Maintain accuracy, integrity, and one‑time entry of all assessment data, aligning with district, state, and federal reporting requirements. Lead real‑time dashboard and reporting tool implementation to enable educators to monitor progress and performance trends. Serve as the district liaison with the Texas Education Agency on assessment data and accountability matters. Establish processes ensuring reliable data access across departments and external partners. Instructional Data Use & Data Literacy Drive district expectations for data‑informed instruction, using assessment results to guide reteach, acceleration, and grouping decisions. Embed data use into PLCs, ILTs, and campus planning cycles to improve teaching and learning. Develop a comprehensive data literacy strategy for teachers, principals, assistant principals, and district leaders. Align assessment data with instructional planning tools, such as Instructional Planning Calendars and DOLs. Accountability, CCMR, & Performance Outcomes Oversee accountability systems, ensuring accurate A‑F calculation, monitoring, and reporting. Lead analytics for college, career, and military readiness indicators, aligning with district goals and funding priorities. Use accountability data to identify gaps, inform strategy, and drive continuous improvement. Maintain performance monitoring systems tracking progress toward district goals. Performance Management & Enhanced TIA Oversee design and improvement of performance management systems for staff, including T‑TESS, T‑PESS, and T‑SCESS. Lead TIA system implementation, ensuring compliance and alignment to district priorities. Develop performance scorecards integrating student outcomes, instructional practice, and educator effectiveness. Use performance data to guide talent decisions, professional learning, and compensation strategies. Organizational Leadership & Cross‑Functional Alignment Provide strategic leadership and direct supervision of the AARA team. Build cross‑functional partnerships with Curriculum & Instruction, School Leadership, Technology, Talent Management, and other departments. Lead short‑ and long‑term strategic plan development for AARA. Manage budgets, staffing, and resource allocation for AARA. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district data reporting requirements. Prepare reports and presentations for Superintendent, Board of Trustees, and executive leadership. Monitor system effectiveness and lead continuous improvement. Stay current on research, policy changes, and best practices. Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to meet critical reporting periods and high‑stakes deadlines. Personal Work Relationships Commit to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. Exhibit high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic. Demonstrate high‑quality customer service and rapport building. Show cultural competence, respect for coworkers, teamwork, and appropriate conflict response. Other Duties as Assigned Perform all job‑related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies, and regulations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of best‑in‑class assessment systems, data architecture, and real‑time dashboards. Understanding of Texas accountability policies, CCMR indicators, and performance management systems. Skill in designing large‑scale integrated systems to drive measurable improvements. Skill in building and sustaining a high‑performance culture grounded in accountability. Skill in supervising high‑performing teams and analyzing complex data sets. Skill in communicating complex data and insights to stakeholders. Ability to design and execute systemwide strategies and maintain data accuracy. Ability to lead organizational change and manage high‑stakes priorities. Ability to apply data, research, and best practices to refine systems. Ability to build strong cross‑department relationships and operate with urgency and accountability. Travel Requirements Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Standard office equipment: computer, peripherals. Posture: prolonged sitting; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, twisting. Motion: frequent hand motions, keyboarding, mouse use; occasional reaching. Lifting: occasional light lifting (less than 15 lbs). Environment: office setting; irregular or prolonged hours may be required. Attendance: regular and punctual attendance required. Mental Demands: maintain emotional control under stress; manage frequent interruptions. Minimum Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree required; Graduate degree preferred. Certificate/License: Valid Texas Mid‑Management or Principal Certification preferred. Experience: Minimum 5 years progressively responsible experience in education, including classroom, campus, district, or related leadership roles; experience leading assessment or data functions; experience using data to drive instructional decisions; preferred experience in complex data systems and dashboards. Leadership: Experience supervising teams or major initiatives preferred. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fort Worth Independent School District