Evaluation Analyst

Position Type: Administration and Professionals Date Posted: 2023-01-20-08:00 Location:Administration or As Assigned INTRODUCTION: CONTEXT AND MISSION The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) serves approximately 37,000 students in 100 schools. Over the past several years, the Greater Cleveland community has united behind the collective goal of ensuring every child in Cleveland attends a high-quality school and every neighborhood has a multitude of great schools from which families can choose. The Cleveland Plan defines CMSD’s approach to the reinvention of public education and holds our community accountable for the success of Cleveland’s schoolchildren. The Cleveland Plan is supported by Ohio House Bill 525, which provides much-needed flexibility and autonomy for the district and its schools. Our schools have autonomy over human and financial resources in exchange for accountability for performance. The principal has primary responsibility and accountability for establishing his or her school as a high-quality, high-expectations academic center with a focus on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and school-wide practices that lead to measurable results. The Cleveland Metropolitan School District has developed standards of excellence that the district applies to all parts of the organization inclusive of schools, principals, school leadership teams, networks, and central office. Alignment between Standards of Excellence (SoE) and the district’s Theory of Action helps ensure that principals are able to focus on scholar achievement and that central office supports are timely and effective. Our Vision for Learning in a Post-Pandemic World: In our pursuit of a more fair, just, and good system of education, we want each of our learners, both each of our scholars and each of their educators, to be individually and collectively presented with academically / intellectually complex tasks that are worthy of their productive struggle and allow them authentic opportunities to demonstrate their work and their learning of academic content and transferable skills in a joyful and adventurous environment. THE OPPORTUNITY: Location: Administration, or As Assigned Report To: Executive Director, School Performance FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Band: 13 Compensation: $ 49,980. - $ 69,972. The Evaluation Analyst will provide key support on projects that must be carried through for the successful completion of the District’s initiatives. In this support role, the Evaluation Analyst will contribute to the development of CMSD by developing logic models with school-based and central office staff, assist with development of monitoring plans, evaluation of key initiatives, and produce and distribute reports. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develops logic models with content area experts Identifies measures aligned with program goals and outcomes Responds to research requests via the District research portal Performs complex data analysis in support of evaluation efforts and other ad-hoc information requests from internal and external customers/stakeholders Prepares documentation necessary to develop reports for all levels of management and operations and identifies the data elements needed to complete the reports Provides technical expertise on research and evaluation projects and makes suggestions on using technology to improve business process efficiencies.  Works with internal stakeholders to help develop standard processes for accessing and examining internal data systems Participates in professional development activities (i.e., meetings, seminars, conferences, etc.) to improve and remain abreast of professional and legislative advancements and innovations.  Remains abreast of changing and emerging technologies.  Performs other duties as assigned.  QUALIFICATIONS BA/BS with experience in survey administration, data analysis, statistical reporting, or similar data-rich work preferred; 1-2 years of experience preferred Experience using quantitative skills to examine and transform large datasets using statistical (R, Stata) and/or database programs (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle).  Experience creating SQL queries.  Experience using survey software (Qualtrics XM) and administering surveys Experience working with large datasets from multiple source systems Good customer service, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence.  Valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation Proficiency with general office technologies (i.e., PC, tablets, etc.), virtual meeting platforms (i.e., Zoom, Teams, etc.), software packages (i.e., Microsoft Office).  Proficiency with enterprise technologies & databases (i.e., Workday, VAX, PowerSchool) online data management systems, and data collection methodology.  Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills Ability to perform analysis using large and complex sets of data Ability to critically assess challenges and identify flexible, effective solutions Ability to assert self to managers and executive leadership when appropriate and necessary Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other District departments and external stakeholders (parents, City legislators, and the general public Ability to efficiently multi-task on a daily basis while meeting deadlines and producing quality results WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. Performance of primary duties takes place in a regular office environment and work beyond regular working hours may be needed. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lifting to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, and the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear. Local and out-of-state travel may be required for training/meetings. NOTE: The above-stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of management to assign other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility. Education To Apply Please submit your resume and application using Workday, our online human capital management system. Please note that an offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen. EEO Statement We believe that equity and inclusion at CMSD is an essential call to action, a catalyst to ensure value and appreciation among all our employees, so we may be fair and welcoming now and in the future. CMSD provides equal opportunities for employment, retention and advancement of all personnel by administering all terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or genetic information, age, citizenship status, military status, sexual orientation or expression, socio-economic status, title, other dimensions of identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. The District’s Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, and Sexual Harassment and the District’s Title IX grievance procedures, including information on how to report or file a complaint of discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the District will respond, may be accessed on the District’s Civil Rights Notices webpage, available at ClevelandMetroSchools.org/domain/105. The District’s Title IX Coordinator / Director of Equal Employment Opportunity may be reached at: 1111 Superior Avenue East, Suite 1800 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 (216)-838-0070 TitleIX_EEO@ClevelandMetroSchools.org CMSD is committed to the recruitment and retention of top-notch employees with the determination and drive to create a positive and effective 21st century learning environment for our students. Our departmental goal is to provide personalized support and service to each employee, school, and department. We also strive to build a foundation of employee excellence through rigorous performance standards, staff development and a diverse and dedicated work force that supports the mission and goals of the district.