What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER (Research and Evaluation) position at Elk Grove Unified School District?
The Research and Evaluation department supports district and school efforts by gathering, analyzing, and reporting information on student outcomes and program effectiveness to inform decision-making for continued improvement.
The department is responsible for coordinating mandated testing programs, monitoring local, state, and federal accountability systems, evaluating programs, and collecting data and conducting research on issues of interest to schools and the district.
The department also supports research by external educators and organizations with the goal of advancing educational theories and student learning models. Individuals or entities interested in conducting research within the district are required to submit a formal request. Requests are granted only when the research is aligned with district goals and is likely to benefit the district without disrupting the school program or creating an undue burden on staff. The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is the fifth-largest school district in California located in southern Sacramento County. EGUSD covers 320 square miles and includes 68 schools: 43 elementary schools, nine middle schools, nine high schools, five alternative education schools, an adult school, one charter school and a virtual academy. Offering a multitude of educational programs, including over 60 career-themed academies and pathways within 13 industry sectors, we prepare our students for college and career by supporting them with the means to be creative problem solvers; self-aware, self-reliant, and self-disciplined; technically literate; effective communicators and collaborators; and engaged in the community as individuals with integrity. We integrate rigorous academics with career-based learning and real world workplace experiences and ensure that Every Student is Learning, in Every Classroom, in Every Subject, Every Day to Prepare College, Career and Life Ready Graduates.
