Director of Research and Evaluation

Director Of Research And Evaluation

Salary: $109,913-153,878

Qualifications: Master's degree required in business administration, educational administration, educational leadership, educational research, public policy, or related field. Doctoral Degree in educational leadership, organizational leadership, educational research, public policy, statistics, or related field strongly preferred. Minimum of five years of experience in educational research, program evaluation, or a related field, preferably in a school district or educational agency. Demonstrated experience in designing and managing large-scale evaluations and data reporting systems Familiarity with public sector regulations (e.g., EEO, IDEA, Title IX) or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply regulatory frameworks. Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

Summary: The Director of Research and Evaluation leads the development, implementation, and oversight of the district's research agenda and evaluation systems to support data-driven decision-making. This role is responsible for designing and managing comprehensive research and evaluation strategies to assess educational programs, initiatives, and policies, ensuring alignment with the district's strategic goals and priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and lead program evaluations and impact studies of district initiatives, instructional programs, and interventions.
• Develop and maintain a district-wide research agenda aligned with strategic priorities.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings to district leadership, school administrators, the school board, and community stakeholders.
• Review and approve internal and external research proposals in accordance with district policies and privacy requirements.
• Collaborate with academic, accountability, curriculum, and technology teams to ensure integration of evaluation efforts and data systems.
• Support grant applications and reporting through evaluation design and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure ethical and legal compliance with data privacy laws (e.g., FERPA) and district policy in all research and evaluation activities.
• Provide training and consultation to staff on best practices in research design, data interpretation, and program evaluation.
• Monitor performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to student achievement and organizational effectiveness.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise research staff or contractors as needed.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Strong knowledge of research design methodologies, statistics, and data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata, or similar) Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights Excellent written and oral communication skills Deep understanding of educational accountability systems, equity-focused research, and school improvement models Strong project management and organizational skills Commitment to using data to drive access and opportunity and improve student outcomes