Director – Data Literacy, Assessment Strategy, and Continuous Improvement

Fort Worth ISD; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD invites applications for the role of Director – Data Literacy, Assessment Strategy, and Continuous Improvement. This senior position leads data-driven decision making, dashboards, and continuous improvement across district offices and campuses.

The role requires strategic vision, expertise in TEKS/STAAR-aligned assessments, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for instructional and operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading district data literacy initiatives and dashboards.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead district-level data literacy and assessment strategy.
• Oversee dashboards and data visualization systems for real-time insights.
• Direct development and governance of local assessments aligned to TEKS/STAAR.
• Coordinate with Curriculum & Instruction teams to ensure coherence across systems.

Skills

Data literacy

Dashboards

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

BI platforms

SQL

Job description

Director – Data Literacy, Assessment Strategy, and Continuous Improvement JobID: 7509

• Position Type: Leading District Professional/ Director
• Date Posted: 7/2/2026
• Location: District Service Center

PC: 24834
Grade 406
Duty Days: 239 Days
Salary: $104,398 - $125,781
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose

Provides strategic leadership for the district's data literacy, assessment strategy, dashboard systems, and continuous improvement functions to ensure that data is actively used to drive decision-making, performance monitoring, and improved student outcomes. Leads the development and implementation of dashboards,datasystems,andpracticesthatprovidereal-time,actionableinsightstocampuses andcentral offices and build the capacity of leaders to interpret and act on data within instructional and school improvement cycles. Oversees the design, development, and implementation of local assessments aligned to the TEKS, the district's instructional framework, and the rigor of state assessments, ensuring assessments produce timely, actionable data that informs instruction. Ensures coherence between data systems, dashboards, and translates complex data into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIALJOBFUNCTIONS

• Providesleadershipforthedistrict'sdataliteracy,localassessmentstrategy, dashboardsystems,and continuous improvement functions to ensure alignment between local assessment systems, data use practices, and school improvement efforts.

Leadsthedesign,development,governance,andcontinuousimprovementofdistrictwide dashboards anddatavisualizationsystemsthatprovidereal-timevisibilityintostudentperformance, instructional practices, and campus and district trends, ensuring accessibility and usability for all stakeholders.

• Establishesstandardsfordatavisualization,dashboarddesign,andreportingtoensureclarity, consistency, and usability across all platforms.
• Builds the capacity of school and central office leaders to interpret and use assessment data and dashboards to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive instruction and operational decisions.
• Implements and scales the use of real-time instructional data systems and dashboards that provide district and campus leaders with actionable insights into classroom implementation, Spot Observations,DemonstrationsofLearning(DOL),andotherleadingindicatorstosupportresponsive coaching, instructional decision-making, and continuous school improvement.
• Leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of districtwide local assessments, includingDOLs,interimassessments,andbenchmarksalignedtoTEKS,thedistrict'sinstructional framework, and the rigor of STAAR.
• Ensuresalignmentandcoherencebetweencurriculum,instructionalplanning,andassessment systems through close partnership with Curriculum & Instruction core content teams.
• Establishessystemsthatensurelocalassessmentsgenerateimmediate,actionabledatathatinforms reteach, acceleration, and student grouping decisions within instructional cycles.
• Directstheimplementationandmonitoringofschoolimprovementplanningandprogressmonitoring aligned to state and federal accountability requirements.
• Establishesandmaintainsahigh-performanceculturecharacterizedbyurgency,responsiveness, accountability, customer service, continuous improvement in supporting instructional decision-making and performance outcomes.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and availability, including extended or adjusted work hours duringcriticalreportingperiods,accountabilitycycles,statesubmissions,auditactivities,andother high-priority deadlines to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality execution of all deliverables.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Selects,trains,supervises,andevaluatesstaff,andmakesrecommendationsrelativeto assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

PersonalWorkRelationships

• AllFortWorthISDemployeesmustmaintainacommitmenttotheDistrict's mission,vision,and strategic goals.
• Exhibitshighprofessionalism,standardsofconduct,andworkethic.
• Demonstrateshighqualitycustomerservice;buildsrapport/relationshipwiththe consumer.
• Demonstratesculturalcompetenceininteractionswithothers;isrespectfulofco-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

OtherDutiesasAssigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies, and regulations.Allemployeesareexpectedtocomplywithlawfuldirectivesinraresituationsdriven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge,Skills&Abilities

• KnowledgeofTEKS,STAAR,andstateaccountabilitysystems,includingalignment,rigor,and performance expectations.
• Knowledgeofassessmentdesignprinciples,includingvalidity,reliability,alignment,and development of high-quality items and blueprints.
• Knowledgeofdata-driveninstructionandeffectiveusepracticeswithininstructionalplanning and improvement cycles.
• Knowledgeofstateandfederalschoolimprovementframeworks,campusimprovementplanning, and monitoring processes aligned to accountability systems.
• Knowledgeofdatavisualizationprinciples,dashboarddesign,andbestpracticesforreal-time, user-centered reporting tools.
• Skillinleadingcross-functionalinitiativesrelatedtoassessmentsystems,dataliteracy, dashboards, and continuous improvement.
• Skillinanalyzing,interpreting,andsynthesizingcomplexdatasetsintoactionable insights.
• Skillindesigningandoverseeingthedevelopmentofdashboardsanddatatoolsthattranslate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Skillinbuildingthecapacityofleadersandeducatorstousedataanddashboardstoimprove instruction and outcomes.
• Skillinleadingcomplexanalytics,reporting,anddatamanagementfunctionswithinalargeand multifaceted organization.
• Skillindesigning,implementing,andcontinuouslyimprovingreportingsystems,dashboards, data hubs, user-facing reporting portals, and analytical solutions.
• Skillinanalyzing,interpreting,andsynthesizingcomplexdatasetsandtranslatingfindingsinto clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Skillindatavisualization,executivereporting,performancemonitoring,andcommunicating complex information in a concise and meaningful manner.
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office applications, business intelligence platforms, data visualizationtools,statisticalsoftware,databasemanagementsystems,andSQLorcomparable analytical platforms.
• Abilitytoensurecoherencebetweenassessmentdesign,datasystems,dashboards,instructional practices, and school improvement efforts.
• Abilitytocommunicatecomplexconceptsclearlytodiverseaudiences.
• Abilitytolead,develop,supervise,andevaluateprofessionalstaffwhilebuildingorganizational capacity, technical expertise, and leadership within the department.
• Abilitytoestablishandmaintaindistrictwidesystemsthatensuretimely,accurate,reliable,and customer-focused reporting and analytical services.
• Abilitytosyntheselargevolumesofinformationandcommunicatefindingstotechnicaland non-technical audiences in a manner that supports decision-making and action.
• Abilitytomanagemultipleprioritiessimultaneouslywhilemaintaininghighstandardsforquality, accuracy, responsiveness, customer service, and execution.
• Abilitytodevelopandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithcampusleaders,central office staff, governmental agencies, vendors, researchers, and external partners.
• Ability to lead organizational change, modernize systems and processes, and implement innovativetechnologiesthatimproveefficiency,effectiveness,andaccesstoinformation.
• Abilitytofacilitatemeetings,presentations,anddiscussionswithawiderangeofstakeholders and build consensus around data-informed decisions.
• Abilitytoexercisesoundjudgment,maintainconfidentiality,andhandlesensitiveinformation with discretion and professionalism.
• Abilitytoworkeffectivelyunderpressureandmeetcriticaldeadlinesassociatedwith accountability cycles, state reporting, audits, and other high-priority initiatives.

TravelRequirements

Travelstoschooldistrictbuildingsandprofessionalmeetingsasrequired.

Physical&MentalDemands,WorkHazards

• Tools/EquipmentUsed:Standard officeequipment,including computerand peripherals.
• Posture:Prolongedsitting;occasionalstooping,squatting,kneeling,bending,pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:Frequentrepetitivehandmotions,includingkeyboardinganduseofmouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting:Occasionallightliftingandcarrying(lessthan15pounds).
• Environment:Worksinanofficesetting;mayrequireoccasionalirregularand/orprolonged hours.
• Attendance:Regularandpunctualattendanceattheworksiteisrequiredforthis position.
• MentalDemands:Maintainsemotionalcontrolunderstress;workswithfrequentinterruptions.

MinimumRequiredQualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor'sdegreefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity required.
    • Advanceddegreeina relatedfield preferred.
• Certification/License:ValidTexasTeachingCertification preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimumoffive(5)yearsofprogressivelyresponsibleexperienceindataanalytics, accountability, performance monitoring, research, or campus- or district-level instructional leadership involving data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement, including experience within a K–12 school system, governmental agency, higher education institution, or similarly complex organization required.
  • Demonstratedexperienceleadingormanagingdataliteracyinitiatives, dashboards/data visualization efforts required.
  • Demonstratedexperienceusingdatatodriveinstructionaldecision-makingand improve student outcomes required.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration,accountability,andcontinuousimprovementacrossmultiplefunctions preferred.
  • Demonstratedexperiencedevelopingorimplementinglocalassessmentsalignedto the TEKS and instructional systems preferred.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assignedtothisjobandisnotanexhaustive listofallresponsibilitiesanddutiesthat maybeassignedor skills that may be required.