POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Supervisor – Research and
Evaluation, the primary responsibility of the Evaluation Specialist is to
design and conduct formative and summative evaluations studies which yield
methodologically robust qualitative and/or quantitative appraisals of
designated instructional delivery systems, improvement initiatives and
specialized school programs. Work is performed under general supervision and is
reviewed in terms of the accomplishment of objectives.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Designs
and conducts formative and summative evaluations of major programs and
instructional initiatives;
Develops
data collection instruments such as survey questionnaires and interview and
observation protocols to measure the implementation and outcomes of educational
programs;
Collects
and analyzes the evaluation data;
Writes
formal evaluation reports including summative and formative reports;
Interprets
and presents the evaluation results to a variety of audiences in written and
presentation formats;
Serves as
an expert resource to other offices and departments within the school system on
research and evaluation methodology;
Assists
in the coordination and management of the school level data collection
activities conducted by external evaluation agents on behalf of the school
system;
Conducts
library, database and Web-based research to assist evaluation efforts; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Extensive
knowledge of research methodology, statistics, and data processing; knowledge
of educational program evaluation, inferential statistics and experimental
design; expertise in statistical analysis software, such as SPSS;
Ability
to communicate technical information in a way that is understandable to those
without technical training; excellent organizational skills, competent,
detail-oriented;
Ability
to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced work environment and under
tight deadlines; strong interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated
ability to work effectively with staff both inside and outside of the school
system; and
Ability
to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master's
degree from an accredited college or university in educational research,
evaluation, measurement or a closely related area with intensive course work in
research methodology, applied statistics, measurement, and/or evaluation required;
Doctorate preferred. A minimum of four (4) years of successful related
experience required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.