Assistant Superintendent, Data Systems and Accountability

Assistant Superintendent, Data Systems & Accountability Division: Accountability, Student Achievement, & School Improvement Reports To: Deputy Superintendent Evaluation Tool: CPAT Salary Schedule: CABL Revision Date: 2/2023; 5/2023; 10/2025; 10/2026 FLSA Status: Exempt The Assistant Superintendent of Data Systems and Accountability provides executive leadership and strategic direction for assessment and accountability, federal and state reporting, data analytics and visualization, and management of the district’s student information system and data warehouse.

The position aligns departmental priorities, processes, and resources with the Board of Education’s Mission, Vision, Strategic Plan, Core Beliefs, and Commitments, ensuring that accurate, timely, secure, and actionable information supports decisions and district and school improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serve on the Superintendent’s Cabinet Leadership Team, providing executive leadership for assessment, accountability, analytics, and student information Develop and monitor departmental goals, project plans, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate effectiveness, efficiency, and impact. Align priorities, processes, timelines, and performance expectations across departments and divisions, leading coordinated initiatives that support district and school improvement.

Provide strategic and fiscal oversight of budgets, staffing, and investments, using evidence of utilization, impact, and return on investment to guide resource decisions. Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of the district’s balanced accountability system, incorporating state requirements, local goal areas, and leading and outcome indicators.

Oversee assessment programs and accurate, timely federal and state reporting, including Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) reporting, accountability submissions, reviews, audits, and appeals. Interpret accountability requirements, methodologies, calculations, designations, and results to inform district priorities and decisions.

Direct the analysis of district, school, student group, program, and trend data to identify strengths, opportunities, and improvement priorities. Lead the design and delivery of timely, relevant, and accurate performance updates that translate leading indicators and results into clear findings, implications, and actionable information for informed decisions and timely adjustments.

Collaborate with the Office of School Improvement to establish data-informed criteria for prioritizing and tiering district support for schools. Lead dashboard, visualization, and scorecard development and maintenance. Oversee the reliability, integration, and effective use of the student information system and data warehouse in collaboration with district departments, schools, and vendors.

Build district and school leaders’ capacity to interpret data responsibly, monitor progress, and adjust strategies and support. Communicate performance findings and recommendations to the Board of Education, Superintendent, Cabinet, Instructional Cabinet, and other stakeholders. Coordinate public communication of results and represent the district through professional presentations and partnerships.

Maintain current expertise in research, statistical practices, and emerging developments in assessment, accountability, and analytics through ongoing professional engagement. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Master’s degree; Georgia Leadership Certificate preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of administrative or supervisory experience, including building-level and/or district-office administrative experience.

Expertise in educational assessment, accountability, federal and state reporting, student information systems, data analytics, and continuous improvement. Knowledge of research methods and statistical practices used to evaluate performance, interpret trends, and assess impact. Working knowledge of SQL and familiarity with Python preferred, including applications in data extraction, validation, analysis, and reporting.

Ability to design and maintain dashboards and visualizations and communicate complex information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences. Ability to translate strategic priorities into operational plans, develop leaders and teams, and hold personnel accountable for measurable results. Strong fiscal management, systems thinking, project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to lead across organizational boundaries, manage competing priorities, build consensus, and sustain productive partnerships. Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and scaling high-performing technical teams to deliver complex, data-driven solutions. Ability to evaluate quantitative and qualitative evidence, recognize analytical limitations, distinguish correlation from causation, and develop sound recommendations.

Ability to establish data quality controls, governance practices, documentation standards, and responsibility for accurate reporting. Commitment to improving student performance, closing achievement gaps, and maintaining high expectations for all students. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.

Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Must be able to be present at the physical worksite. Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to perform routine physical activities such as bending, lifting, and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communication skills are essential factors in performing essential tasks.