
Director 1 - CCMR Data Strategy & Operations
Houston ISD, Houston, TX, United States
The Director for CCMR Data Strategy & Operations is responsible for implementing best practices for CCMR data management across multiple domains and sets the district-wide standard for the communication of complex data through visualizations. The Director leads a team of data scientists, analysts, and visualization experts who are informed by best practices in CCMR data management. The role requires a convergence of (1) data and analytics skills, (2) IT skills, and (3) business expertise in both quantitative K‑12 data reporting at the district, state, and federal level, including but not limited to PEIMS (TSDS) reporting, accountability, Student Information Systems, Career and Technology courses and industry certification, Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate data, Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment data, and formative and summative assessment data. The role requires proven success with transforming complex datasets into accessible visualizations or analytics tools in multiple platforms, as well as data cleaning, processing, and completion of complex high‑profile requests with minimal lead time. This role will be responsible for a range of deliverables including data sharing, transformation (ETL), and data management initiatives as identified by the Deputy Chief of CCMR plus meta‑level data curation tasks such as the development of code books, data dictionaries, and maintaining team standards for documentation/methodology.
Education
- Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.
Work Experience
- At least 3 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district
- Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.