Data, Research and Accountability Leader - Education Centre - 35 hours/week - 12 months/year - Jobs in Peterborough, ON

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Data, Research And Accountability LeaderStart Date: TBDSalary: Category 3 - $79,245 - $86,90812 months per year, 35 hours perweekNon-Union positionWe offer eligible employees a comprehensive employee pension (OMERS) and benefit package upon start date, a commitment to ongoing learning, and an exceptional work environment.The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant Indigenous communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the school’s priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.Employees demonstrate empathy and respect in all interactions, are committed to service excellence, and embrace change through innovation.As part of our strategy to provide on-going support for our schools, the Board is now accepting resumes from qualified applicants for the full-time position of Data, Research And Accountability Leader.The purpose of the Data, Research and Accountability Leader position is to provide leadership and support to school and Board level staff in collecting and analyzing data related to Ministry accountability requirements and the Board’s Area of Emphasis. As a support to the consultative staff working under the supervision of the Principal Assistant to the Superintendent – program and the Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, the successful applicant will facilitate the use of data to focus improvement efforts on enhancing student achievement.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:Collect and prepare data on assigned projects such as school climate surveys, student demographic data (census), and the social risk index. Analyze data on projects such as the early development instrument and the Board EQAU results.Work as part of the Teaching and Learning team to support school staff with local and provincial accountability requirements;Build staff knowledge and capacity regarding the effective use of data to inform instructional practices;Support schools with improvement planning processes;Support educators with the professional learning required to understand and use provincial assessment data, including EQAO and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT);Provide leadership for assigned projects including developing proposals, organization, communication, managing budgets and report writing;Provide and facilitate professional learning opportunities using a variety of delivery methods that may encompass time frames outside the normal school day;Serve as chair of the KPR system Research Advisory Committee;Represent the Board on provincial and regional committees, initiatives and projects;Provide overall project management for MISA (Managing Information for Student Achievement) initiatives, track progress and provide required reports to the Ministry;Act as a resource to senior staff on research, data and statistical analysis methodologies;Support principals of equity and inclusionary practice in providing programming for all learners’;Plan and support the development of individual team members to effectively achieve goals;Provide team members with timely, appropriate feedback on performance;Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures, in consultation with the Associate Director, to embed service excellence in all operational activities;Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.SUPERVISION:Supervises the technical aspects of contract researchersEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Post-secondary degree or certificate (i.e. university, college or technical training) completed in Data Analysis, Psychology, Health Science, Math or equivalent education.Knowledge of research design, data analysis, and program evaluation typically obtained through advanced level courses.One to four years of related experience working in a progressive environment (public sector environment is preferred).Previous School Board experience is an asset.SPECIALIZED SKILLS REQUIRED:Current applied experience in: database management, research design, project management, survey development, data selection, collection and analysis, statistical analysis and presentation, and report writing;Expertise with statistical software, database applications, word processing, spreadsheets (MS Word, MS Excel) and operation systems in a network environment;Broad knowledge base of elementary and secondary schools and provincial accountability requirements;Demonstrated data leadership;Strong interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills;Proven facilitation skills;Excellent skills in creating and writing of reports for organizations, such as school boards;A valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle.A commitment to service excellence.Contributes solutions to complex situations.Superior written, presentation and verbal skills.Familiarity with R-script, Power BI, Power Query, SQL and large-scale demographic data collection and data cleaning is considered an asset.WORKING CONDITIONS:Office building working environmentSome after-hours workVisual exertion, attention to detail and pressure to meet deadlinesApolice records check, with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Pardoned SexualOffenders Database Search , dated within 6 months prior tothe date of hire , is a requirement for employment with this Board.Please note that there have been reports that it has taken some candidates upto 6 weeks to obtain a police check. With that in mind, we strongly recommendthat you go about obtaining this search at your earliest convenience.KPRDSB is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;persons who identify as women; andpersons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.KPRDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.Onlythose selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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