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Director of Research and Assessment

DuPage County ROE
Aurora, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Position Type : Administration

Date Posted : 1 / 28 / 2025

Location :

Crouse Education Center

Date Available : 07 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

District :

Indian Prairie School District 204

Indian Prairie School District 204, located in Naperville and Aurora, Illinois, is seeking an outstanding educational leader who will help us achieve our mission of inspiring all students to achieve their greatest potential. The District serves over 25,000 students. This full-time Director position starts July 1, 2025 and is a 12 month, permanent position. The Director is primarily responsible to provide leadership in linking assessment to curriculum and instruction and in developing a systematic approach for research, evaluation, and assessment.

Job Summary :

  • In collaboration with administrators, direct the development and implementation of assessment programs to evaluate the general, educational programs and achievement of students.
  • Supervise the administration and scoring of testing programs. Conduct statistical analysis of the results to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the instructional programs for schools and the District.
  • In collaboration with other administrators, conduct research to investigate the effectiveness of various instructional programs and recommend action steps based on findings.
  • Develop and implement professional learning programs to train licensed staff in preparing students for testing and analysis of data.
  • Develop and distribute reports to the Board of Education, staff, and the community on education achievement and testing results.
  • Compile, maintain and report data on various programs as requested by administrative staff.
  • Serve as a resource and support to the administration and licensed staff in developing and interpreting assessment criteria for use in classroom learning.
  • Research educational testing development and share information as appropriate.
  • Supervise and support Assessment Specialists in their professional development and support of schools.
  • Responsible for state and federal level report compliance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities :

  • Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
  • Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
  • Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with school and district personnel.
  • Thorough knowledge of state mandated testing programs
  • Knowledge of data processing systems, information systems designs, research design, statistics, program evaluations and large-scale accountability systems
  • Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, and staff.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to develop and implement projects.
  • Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
  • Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
  • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
  • Qualifications :

    Master's degree required. Doctorate preferred. Qualified candidate must have a valid Professional Educator License with an Administrative endorsement and experience in providing leadership in linking assessment to curriculum and instruction. Experience as a classroom teacher and administrative experience is preferred.

    Rate of pay : Salary range is $149,661 - $185,134. Salary is commensurate with experience.

    Benefits : Benefit information can be found here : Administrative Benefit Package

    Selection Procedure : Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate administrator.

    Salary : $149,661 - $185,134

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