Director of Research And Evaluation (Allentown)
Allentown School District, Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States, 18103
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. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable. Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
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. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable. Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.