ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K-12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color.

Location:

Office of Information Technology

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THIS CLASS

The work involves responsibility for directing and managing the Syracuse City School District's data analysis, reporting, and evaluation functions. The incumbent provides leadership and supervision to professional and technical staff engaged in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of student, instructional, operational, and accountability data. The position is responsible for establishing districtwide data governance practices, prioritizing analytical projects, coordinating responses to data requests, and ensuring the availability of accurate and timely information to support strategic planning, school improvement, and operational decision-making. The incumbent works closely with district leadership to develop data systems, performance measures, and reporting processes that advance District goals. General supervision is exercised over professional, technical, and support staff. Work is performed under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Information Technology and Accountability or other higher-level administrator with latitude for independent judgment. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of professional and technical staff assigned to the District Data Team. Establishes departmental goals, priorities, performance expectations, and workflow processes for districtwide data operations. Develops and implements procedures governing the collection, validation, analysis, security, and dissemination of student, staff, financial, operational, and accountability data using District platform. Oversees the management of data-related requests through established service platforms, ensuring timely and accurate responses to schools and departments. Establishes systems for prioritizing analytical projects and balancing competing district needs and deadlines. Partners with senior district leadership and building principals to identify data, reports, analyses, and performance measures necessary to support strategic initiatives and organizational decision-making. Directs the preparation and presentation of district, school, and program evaluation reports. Oversees the development of dashboards, data visualization tools, scorecards, and reporting systems used by district and school leaders. Leads the development and implementation of data governance standards, procedures, and quality-control practices. Collaborates with building principals and district administrators to ensure access to accurate, timely, and actionable information supporting instructional and operational improvement efforts. Provides leadership in analyzing student achievement, attendance, enrollment, graduation, accountability, assessment, staffing, and operational data. Oversees the preparation and submission of required federal, state, regional, and local reports. Coordinates data management activities with the Regional Information Center, New York State Education Department, and other external agencies. Directs program evaluation activities, including data collection, survey administration, statistical analyses, and outcome measurement. Develops policies and procedures related to data reporting, records management, and data integrity. Provides training and technical assistance to administrators and staff regarding data systems, data interpretation, and data-informed decision making. May serve as an advisor to district leadership on emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in educational data analysis and accountability.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of school district staff needs and responsibilities. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of statistical analyses and evaluation design. Good knowledge of educational theories, trends, and accountability systems. Ability to supervise, oversee, and evaluate the work of professional and technical staff. Ability to establish priorities, manage workflow, and meet specific goals set by district administration. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with groups and individuals. Ability to train staff and provide technical assistance. Ability to read and comprehend complex oral and written material. Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas orally and in writing, including technology-based communications. Ability to develop and implement procedures related to data collection, analysis, and reporting. Tact; resourcefulness; initiative; and leadership ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Promotion:

Two (2) years of permanent competitive class status as a Senior Data Analyst (Educational Research and Evaluation). OR;

Open Competitive:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Psychology, Statistics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Research, Education, Sociology, Political Science or Psychology or a closely related field and one (1) year of supervisory or lead professional experience involving educational research, evaluation, institutional planning, data collection, and data analysis; OR B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree as defined in (A) above and two (2) years of experience, or its part-time equivalent, as described in (A), including supervisory or lead responsibilities; OR C. Six (6) years of experience, or its part-time equivalent, in educational research, evaluation, institutional planning, data collection, and data analysis, including supervisory or lead responsibilities. SALARY Salary and benefits pursuant to the Unit 11 Collective Bargaining Agreement with a starting salary range of $116,965-$150,383 depending on qualifications and experience.