Coordinator of Data and Professional Development

Position Title: Coordinator of Data and Professional Development

Department: Department of Special Programs  

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Special Programs 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

SUMMARY:   

This position provides leadership and direction working to analyze data for students with disabilities and using that data to design, plan, and evaluate professional development for all applicable staff.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Other duties may be assigned. 

• Understands and tracks data required for reporting on LEA Determinations for OSES 

• Develops and maintains an expertise in all data systems including SIS, progress monitoring, assessments, CAI, etc. 

• Creates spreadsheets and graphs to analyze data 

• Reports data to specified staff at the district, school, teacher, and student level 

• Uses analyzed data to develop goals for improvement 

• Uses backwards design to plan professional development based on goals derived from the data 

• Supports the MTSS digital system  

• Provides coaching and professional development to program specialists, teachers and administrators in the area of data collection and data analysis 

• Develops exemplar data collection systems for IEP goals 

• Provides professional development on data collection systems for IEP goals 

• Assists with the implementation and coaching of exemplar data collection systems 

• Supports and directs committees when necessary 

• Manages data and paperwork for any DSS requirements  

• Stays up-to-date with current methods and techniques in instructional practices 

• Serves as a consultant to school administrators and others in the development and implementation of data collection systems and data analysis 

• Stays current on developments in the area of data, computer systems, assessments, etc. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

Master's degree in a related field.  

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:   

Valid South Carolina Teaching License in one of the following areas: 

Special Education (any category) 

School Psychology 

General Education 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Assist the Assistant Superintendent of Special Programs in the supervision of both certified and classified employees in the department. Additional duties include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:   

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and instructional manuals.  Ability to design and write professional development plans, reports and data entry procedures.  Ability to effectively present professional development and training and respond to questions from groups of educators, trainees, administrators and organization members. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data.  

REASONING ABILITY: 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback. 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: 

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. 

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. 

Ability to implement a flexible work schedule to meet the reporting deadlines.   Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.  Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

The physical demands 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. 

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds such as boxes of materials.  The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision.  Some driving required.  The employee is frequently required to interact with the public or other staff.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being of students. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in this environment varies.  When visiting a building the noise level will be loud, in the office, quiet and at meeting, moderate.  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   

260 Days 

Coordinator Pay Scale 

EVALUATION:   

Performance of this job evaluated annually according to Board Policy. 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: 

The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. 

Updated 2025