Director of Data and Accountability

The Director of Data and School Accountability is a unique position created to
facilitate data and accountability in relation to the school’s instructional focus. The
Director will ensure that data-informed practices and data informed strategic
decision centered on student needs and outcomes aligned with the East Boston
High School QSP. The position requires strong project management and analytics
skills, an understanding of instructional practices, and an ability to interface with
school administration, teaching staff, and students. The Director will need to build
strong relationships across department lines and have the ability to manage
workflows with multiple stakeholders. The director will work with CPT content
teams diving deep into data the give critical feedback on what areas of the
curriculum should be focused on. The Director is responsible for supporting
operational analytic processes within the school with an emphasis on analysis,
reporting and data-related requests aligned with the school’s (QSP), and working
with school leadership on accountability structures and processes.
Reports to: Headmaster

 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
Collaboration
? Effectively partner with School Leader and Instructional Leadership Teams to
implement and adjust school-developed improvement plans centered on
improving instructional leadership to improve teaching practice that
positively impacts student outcomes
? Lead the improvement and consistency of collaborative data inquiry practice
across the school community and build shared language and understanding
of data inquiry
? Model effective instructional leadership practices and teaching of adults
grounded in research-based adult learning theory
? Support grade-level collaboration as well as vertical and interdisciplinary
planning using data inquiry practices
? Participate in non-evaluative classroom observations to support
implementation of the instructional framework
? Direct the alignment of student assessment and curriculum within and across
schools to ensure assessment analysis is timely and actionable.

? Serve as an advocate and champion of inquiry by spreading best practices,
identifying opportunities for alignment and collaboration with other district
initiatives, and modeling a relentless focus on evidence.
 
Data Coaching and Accountability 
? Provide intensive data inquiry coaching to East Boston High School Staff to
accelerate student learning. 
? Engage in key coaching practices such as provoking reflection through
feedback, co-developing agendas/protocols for adult learning, debriefing
inquiry meetings, observing instruction together, analyzing recent
assessment data, and developing action plans.
? Provide ad hoc data inquiry support and coaching as needs are identified by
the leadership team and school QSP
? Create protocols, agendas, templates, and data trackers to assist teacher
teams in analyzing and gathering evidence relevant to the focus of their
inquiry and aligned to grade-level standards. 
? Advance data-driven decision making and the elevation of data analysis to
include both student groups as well as individual student performance
? Break down DESE Accountability Data to see where support is needed
 
Professional Development
? Design and facilitate high quality professional development
? Facilitate adult learning through inquiry by setting clear expectations for
collaboration, creating structures for actionable feedback and honest
reflection, functioning as an objective process observer, and consolidating
team thinking.
? Design and facilitate differentiated professional development opportunities
throughout the year for teacher leaders who lead teams of educators. 
? Support the creation and facilitation of professional development and
professional learning toward enhancing teachers’ instructional practice
? Support Content areas with the UBD work that is happening during CPT
 
Student Information and Operational Support
? Manages systems for and maintains accurate student data and information in
compliance with federal, state, regional and school expectations
? Works with the East Boston High School Leadership Team to support
operational logistics within the school (eg. student activities and
assessments: MCAS, ACCESS, MAP, SAT/PSAT, etc.)
? Assist with logistics of report cards/progress reports/transcripts
? Assist with development of develops, prepares, and schedules courses for
teachers and students each year
? Builds relationships with both educators, students, and families

? Additional duties as assigned by Headmaster
 
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:
? Bachelor’s Degree 
? 5 years of demonstrated successful experience as an educator in an urban
setting
? Demonstrated history of success working with school-based staff members to
lead instructional change through building strong classroom environments
and positive school culture to close opportunity and achievement gaps
? Demonstrated ability to improve student learning through data-driven
instructional practices
? Excellent analytical ability, particularly in translating data into easy-to-
interpret, actionable formats
? Knowledge in current educational research relative to curriculum and
standards-based instruction
? Ability to exercise sound judgment and provide guidance, support, and
direction to School Leaders
? Mastery of Google Suite (i.e., Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive) and Microsoft
Office suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), especially Sheets/Excel
? Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively with a variety of
stakeholders, such as school-based staff, district staff, families, youth,
community members, and other essential partners
? Strong project and time management skills, which ensure the ability to
prioritize competing demands and multiple simultaneous commitments
? Exceptional oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by the
ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with principals,
teachers, colleagues, and diverse community members
? Flexible, creative approach to problem solving and ability to exercise sound
professional judgment and provide guidance, support, and direction to
school leaders 
? Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and think at a systems level
? Deep knowledge and understanding of, and demonstrated ability to connect
with the racial, linguistic, and ethnic background of students and families
served
? Demonstrated success of building the capacity of school leaders for the
purpose of improving instructional practices
? Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have
such authorization by their first day of employment.
? Experience in adult learning theory; Background in facilitating adult learning
specifically related to data-driven instruction 
 
QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:
? Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or related area of study
? Experience working across multiple teams or multiple sites

? Experience within Boston Public Schools preferred
? Demonstrated successful experience as a classroom teacher and teacher
leader
? Hold an SEI endorsement or a dual certification in ESL as well as special
education licensure at the appropriate grade levels
? Experience working with students with disabilities in inclusive settings

 
Terms:
Managerial Tier D, School Based
 
 
Please refer to ohc (under "Employee Benefits and
Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by
Unions and Grade/Step.
 
NOTE: School-based managerial employees will work 223 days between July 1st
and June 30th each year. The 223 day work-year will include the 180 days in which
school is in session, and the additional days will be determined by the employee
and the principal or headmaster of the school. This position subject to the City of
Boston residency requirement.
 
School-based managerial employees are not eligible for vacation time or
compensatory time. In the event of school cancellation due to snow or inclement
weather, school-based managerial employees need not report to work.
 
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does
not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational
opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only),
disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin,
ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any
form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans
individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.