Job Title: Research Analyst
| Reports to: | Director of ARM |
| Job Group: | Professional Technical |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Job Code: | 1777 |
| Salary Schedule: | APT03 |
JOB GOAL
Responsible for selecting and implementing evaluation models that align with professional standards and best practices. Responsible for preparing and compiling data for reports and interprets statistical data regarding student performance, full-time equivalency (FTE), or other requested data.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Select and implement evaluation models for programs that align with professional standards and best practices.
- Apply appropriate analytic methods and interpret statistical data to determine effectiveness of programs and/or teacher impact on student performance.
- Analyze data using appropriate computer software, produce reports, and disseminate results.
- Assist in the preparation phases of projects and publications by analyzing data and creating reports to be presented to the Board and other stakeholders.
- Propose, coordinate, execute, and monitor program evaluations of district programs and initiatives.
- Deliver training and technical assistance in program evaluation and research to stakeholders.
- Provide presentations of results to various audiences.
- Consult with appropriate stakeholders for the planning, conducting, and reporting of program evaluations.
- Develop requests for proposals and selection process for external evaluations related to areas of responsibility or as assigned by supervisor.
- Coordinate and monitor evaluations conducted by outside evaluation groups to ensure completion within designated timelines.
- Support grant and data requests from internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with grant stipulations.
- Provide personnel with job-embedded professional development through sharing information and providing expertise regarding current trends and best practices that are directly related to their performance responsibilities.
- Ensure that updated documentation is produced and available for all processes directly related to the areas of responsibility as identified by the supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and facilitate groups to consensus
- Ability to engage in the problem-solving process
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media
- Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
- Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, manage, and carry out duties efficiently and within established timeframes
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in the field of Statistics, Measurement, or related field
- Graduate training in measurement and evaluation theory, concepts, and practice and in statistical methodology and procedures
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- None
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctorate from an accredited institution in the field of Statistics, Measurement, or related field
- Three years of experience in a supervisory role
- Three years’ experience in analyzing, interpreting, and delivering data and varying evaluation models
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as light work.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk, and hear; stand and walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT
- General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
