Director of Accountability

The Accountability Director position is a certificated, exempt position with Element Education. The Accountability Director collaborates with the School Directors and reports to the Executive Director and is primarily responsible for promoting student achievement through continuous development, monitoring, and analysis of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Essential Functions

Support Student Learning

1. Plan, train for, and monitor all mandated assessments which include, but are not limited to, CAASPP, ELPAC, and Fitnessgram. 
   1. Provide preliminary analysis of California assessment programs, School Performance Reports, college performance/attendance data, SAT and ACT results, and other data collection projects
   2. Maintain and monitor budgets for assessment and accountability programs; Review and analyze existing resources to determine the most cost-effective means of collecting, analyzing, and reporting data
   3. Develop plan for, and train staff on, school-wide data management system
   4. Compile, maintain, review, analyze, and interpret data, including student achievement/performance data; function as analyst, coordinator, and report writer of data; report and present to Governing Board, Executive Director, School Directors, and others as directed
   5. Produce and support accountability systems, including the College and Career Readiness (Performance Index)
   6. Develop and implement alternative methods of student assessment aligned with standards
   7. Assist Executive and School Directors in development of student dashboard to include portfolio assessment; train for and monitor implementation
   8. Serve as WASC Self-study Coordinator; Monitor and document progress of WASC action plans; update annually

General Administration and Accountability

1. Collaborate with appropriate staff in collecting and evaluating student performance data
2. Assist School Directors in the development and monitoring of Local Control Accountability Plans(LCAP)
3. Maximize the use of information systems to enable regions to work with their own data for increased effectiveness
4. Assist in the production and distribution of data used in a variety of publications, including the School Accountability Report Cards
5. Conduct staff development/training, as needed, in relation to assessment and accountability systems
6. Ensure compliance with all state and federal accountability requirements, regulations, and policies
7. Provide and supervise technical assistance, training, and support in the areas of standards, assessment, data analysis, and accountability
8. Attend all required meetings and trainings
9. Observe confidentiality

Public Relations

1. Assists in the communication of information regarding assessments and state and federal accountability programs to parents and community members
2. Maintains close contact with the California Department of Education staff for clarification on objectives and policies
3. Develop positive relationships with parents and general public associated with the organization
4. Communicate and support the school’s mission, policies, and procedures
5. Represent Element Education and its programs in a positive and professional manner

Professional and Organizational Development

1. In collaboration with the Executive Director and the School Directors, plan for own career growth and ongoing professional development
2. Keep up to date on current trends in the areas of curriculum and instruction
3. Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

1. Experience in collecting, maintaining, analyzing, and evaluating data
2. Knowledge of elementary and secondary education curriculum and instruction
3. Knowledge of wide variety of instructional strategies
4. Ability to make presentations and provide professional development to staff
5. Knowledge of multiple methods to assess educational programs
6. Ability to interpret, display, and communicate data, both orally and in writing, in a manner that is understandable and usable to wide range of audiences
7. Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to instructional assessments
8. Knowledge of data analysis techniques and strategies sufficient for analyzing student data
9. Familiarity and commitment to the mission and educational philosophy of Element Education
10. Ability to maintain records as directed by supervisor
11. Ability to exercise emotional maturity in communicating with students, parents, and colleagues
12. Demonstrate considerable knowledge of technology and all aspects of the Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google Sheets
13. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
14. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
15. Ability to demonstrate good judgement
16. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships; be approachable and professional
17. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; be self-motivated and well-organized
18. Ability to think strategically and independently

Requirements

1. Master of Arts Degree in related field or Administrative Credential
2. Current, Clear, or Preliminary California teaching credential
3. Experience with data management and mandated assessments
4. Experience using alternative assessments with a variety of grade levels and subject areas

Upon Hire/Offer

1. First Aid/CPR/AED certification
2. Proof that employee is free of active tuberculosis (i.e. TB risk assessment, TB test, chest X-ray, etc.)
3. Reliable vehicle and 100/300 auto insurance coverage; proof of valid driver’s license
4. Successful background clearance

Salary: $96,357 - $149,481

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package; STRS; School holidays

Work Schedule: 12 months 

FLSA Classification: Exempt

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for an extended period of time.  Sitting is done at a desk with forward bending from the waist, leaning on the forearms, and looking down which requires neck flexion.  The employee is regularly required to read, speak, see, and hear well enough to communicate by telephone, electronically, and in person.  Employee must also regularly be able to write, file, type and operate a computer, telephone, and general office equipment.  It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc., either occasionally or frequently, depending on the day.  May occasionally have to climb up stairs, stoop, kneel, and/or lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in a safe, accurate, and timely fashion and to make and evaluate the results of judgments and decisions. High tolerance for continuing stressful situations.

The employee must have reliable transportation and be able to attend meetings at various Element Education regions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal office working conditions within a collaborative environment. This environment may be expected to include: noise level that is quiet to moderate, frequent interruptions, and occasional movement from inside to outside with exposure to elements, stairs, children, and duty hours before sunrise or after sunset.

Element Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.