Accountability Specialist Position Available In Providence, Rhode Island

Accountability Specialist
RI Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Office of Human Resources
RI Department of Elementary & Secondary Education – Providence, Rhode Island Job Details

Job ID:

5208771

Application Deadline:

Jun 17, 2025 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Jun 4, 2025

Starting Date:

To Be Determined
Job Description
The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is seeking an Accountability Specialist to play a pivotal role in implementing and enhancing the state’s accountability system. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong quantitative and policy skills to help translate school and district performance data into meaningful insights that inform strategy and support student learning. Join a collaborative team working to ensure that every student in Rhode Island has access to a high-quality education.

DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

NON-CLASSIFIED

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Accountability Specialist

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Incumbent is responsible for developing, enhancing and implementing data and standards-driven educational reform by coordinating accountability and assessment activities to ensure that all students will reach high standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of a manager with wide latitude to exercise independent judgement. Work is subject to review on a periodic basis or upon completion for results achieved and for adherence to professional standards of conduct.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinates the development and implementation of school and district accountability models/approaches for elementary and secondary schools, including design, research analyses and reporting of results, and assistance in interpretation and use of assessment data, so that state accountability data is incorporated into overall school improvement
Conducts aggregated data analyses that supports schools’ and districts’ use of state accountability assessment data effectively and efficiently in support of school and district strategic plans focused on student performance and schools identified for improvements.
Builds the capacity of schools and districts in adopting a data-driven approach to strategic planning, resource allocation and continuous improvement practices which integrates multiple data sources and professional development so that the performance of all students improves.
Prepares the written technical bulletins, guidance documents, briefs, presentations and reports for varied audiences using assessment and accountability data
Conducts workshops, presentations on data analysis, accountability and other relevant topics as the need arises.
Participates on work teams, committee and task forces as appropriate.
Represents the Department and/or supervisors, as assigned, at meetings, conferences or public gatherings.
Provides timely, accurate data and reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Performs related work as assigned.

Position Type:

Full-time