Assistant Director of Evaluation

The job of Assistant Director of Evaluation, State Personnel Development Grants, is done for the purpose/s of assessing the extent to which the current SPDG grant has been effective in meeting it's performance goals, through the development of performance measures, data collection tools and processes, data analysis and reporting, and supporting the use of data for program decision-making through the continuous improvement process. The current SPDG, Partnerships for Effective Practices in Transition and Inclusion (PEPTI) focuses on early childhood and preschool services throughout the state of California. The Napa County Office of Education (NCOE) is a public agency that provides academic services and enrichment opportunities for students, teachers and the community, as well as critical business services for school districts. NCOE partners with the five public school districts in Napa County on a variety of programs and issues. NCOE also operates numerous federal and state grants including a robust AmeriCorps program and state-wide projects supporting Special Education students.  NCOE's Early Childhood Services program is a leader in inclusive classroom structures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Provides leadership and vision for the evaluation of the SPDG, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives

• Compiles a variety of technical data and information related to instructional areas for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with organization policies and procedures, monitoring program components, and preparing and maintaining a variety of records and reports.

• Evaluates and monitors project goals related the quantity, quality and child outcomes for professional development trainings, teacher implementation and follow-up coaching

• Maintains current knowledge of evaluation methods, practices and standards, and education policy related to the grant content area for the purpose of assuring comprehensive, high quality evaluation practices.

• Communicates with teachers, administrators, parents, the public, California Department of Education (CDE) contract monitor, etc. for the purpose of disseminating information and facilitating data-driven decision making to address barriers and concerns.