Strategic Leader, Data, Assessments & Accountability

Poughkeepsie City School District; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Poughkeepsie City School District seeks a highly skilled Director of Data, Assessment and Accountability to lead district-wide data governance, assessment design, and accountability strategies. This role drives data-informed decision making and supports schools in state assessments and accountability metrics.

The ideal candidate will translate data into actionable insights, supervise assessments, train staff, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required; SDL or SDA by appointment.
• Experience in data analysis and accountability.
• Knowledge of state and federal accountability and state assessments.
• Ability to train adult learners.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on organization issues and student achievement using current data.
• Develop, implement, and analyze assessments to measure mastery.
• Disaggregate data and create reports on curriculum and instruction.
• Compile and disseminate reports on student achievement (dashboards).
• Coordinate local and state assessment materials and administration.
• Ensure district-wide compliance with federal and state accountability requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Adult training

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree

New York SDL/SDA credential by appointment (or eligible)

Tools

Office software

Job description

The Poughkeepsie City School District seeks a highly skilled Director of Data, Assessment and Accountability to lead district-wide data governance, assessment design, and accountability strategies. This role drives data-informed decision making and supports schools in state assessments and accountability metrics.

The ideal candidate will translate data into actionable insights, supervise assessments, train staff, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.