Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Title Code:

Senior Manager: School Improvement Data

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing and reporting staff and student performance data for school improvement planning. Shares data with Principals, and Network Assistant Superintendents. Provides expert guidance and professional learning to schools central office staff to increase capacity for data analysis and interpretation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages, receives, and analyzes student level assessment data for the AACPS county-wide assessment results for efficient use of formative and summative assessments.
• Implements and supports platforms to manage all state-required data and local assessments/benchmarks.
• Provides school and student data to Teachers, Principals, and Network Assistant Superintendents.
• Presents to school and central office staff on data analysis and interpretation with an emphasis on school improvement planning.
• Assists with data queries, data requests, and preparation of data displays from schools.
• Conducts in-service training and workshops for schools as needed on topics related to platforms and the use of data (e.g., educational accountability, test selection and construction, item analysis and test revision).
• Provides data support to the Division of Instruction and School Performance.
• Assists schools in developing cultures of inquiry around data analysis in the development of school and system improvement plans.
• Conducts in-service training for those involved in accessing student achievement data via instructional data systems and software applications such as: Performance Matters, Microsoft Excel, Analytics and Insights, and Unified Talent.
• Communicates the regulations governing MSDE and AACPS; supports efforts of tracking progress on these standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in education or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university, including course work in research methods, computer science, math, statistics, and/or evaluation required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Seven (7) years successful professional experience compiling, analyzing, and reporting complex statistical data in an educational or administrative capacity required; and
• Five (5) years management experience required;
• Experience in a public school environment required.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Excellent oral and written communication skills that demonstrate professionalism.
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive environment that values respect. and leverages all employee talents while providing fair advancement for all employees.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• N/A

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• First level supervisor

People Management

• This position acts as the manager for direct staff.
• This position acts as the manager for indirect staff.
• This position manages departments.

Management Duties/Responsibilities

• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
• Sets/adjusts pay rate and work hours.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Maintains records for use in supervision.
• Assess employees’ performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.
• Handles employee complaints/grievances.
• Disciplines employees.
• Plans the work.
• Determines the techniques to use.
• Apportions the work among the employees.
• Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold.
• Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.
• Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.
• Plans and controls the budget.
• Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here 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.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

Travel Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:

7/1/2025

Established Date:

4/1/2003

Title Code:

B14807

Title:

MANAGER SENIOR: SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DATA

Alternate Title:

Senior Manager: School Improvement Data

Reports to Generic:

Chief Officer

Reports to Specific:

OFFICER: CHIEF ACCOUNTABILITY

ORGANIZATION

Division:

Accountability

Business Unit:

School Improvement Data

Department:

Negotiated Agreement:

N/A

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:

VI

Days Worked:

260

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Grade:

EG01

Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 6 – Executive Salaries)

Essential Job:

Months Worked:

12

Hours Worked:

8

Job Family:

Document & Record/Data Management

Sub-Function:

Record/Data Management

VR# 24211

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