Description

Manager of Research and Program Evaluation

*Full job description, duties & responsibilities at: https://tinyurl.com/ye2y7xa7 

The Opportunity
This role is an exciting opportunity to serve on a diverse and dynamic team committed to the task of transforming public education in Providence Public Schools. Working alongside a team of dedicated, equity-driven team of professionals, the goal is to deliver on societies’ most fundamental obligation: providing all children with access to a fair, equitable and rigorous education. The time for change is now and the district is in the process of a game-changing transformation led by the appointed State Turnaround Superintendent, in coordination with the Rhode Island Department of Education and with the support of the larger Providence community. The Manager of Research and Evaluation (hereinafter referred to as MRE) will play a key role in supporting stakeholders in managing and resolving high priority constituent issues and responding to the needs of parents, the community, and its schools.

The Role
The MRE is responsible for providing leadership personnel with accurate and timely data needed to provide targeted supports to schools throughout the school year. As part of their duties, they will assist district and school based leaders in interpreting data and results to better inform next steps. The MRE takes primary responsible for analyzing data used in student, teacher and program evaluation for district and school initiatives.
 
The Candidate
Successful candidates must demonstrate a deep belief in the capacity of all students to achieve at high levels, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of leaders and stakeholders, and strong data analysis skills.

Education, Training, and Experience: A graduate degree from an accredited higher education institution in Education, Social Sciences, Economics, Psychology, or related. Doctoral degree is preferred.

Project Manager for Turnaround Initiatives & Organizational Improvement 

*Full job description, duties & responsibilities at: https://tinyurl.com/yxypay33

The Opportunity

The Project Manager for Turnaround Initiatives and Organizational Improvement will work closely with the Senior Advisor to the Superintendent, members of the Superintendent’s Senior Cabinet and other divisions and departments across the Providence Public School District to transform school and District processes in service of accelerated student achievement. The Project Manager for Turnaround Initiatives and Organizational Improvement is charged with the progress-monitoring of high priority District projects and management of timelines as they relate to internal and external deadlines for District Turnaround Action Plan deliverables. The Project Manager for Turnaround Initiatives and Organizational Improvement will progress monitor the Turnaround Action Plan initiatives and look for opportunities to develop systems and improve service for students, staff, families, and community members while increasing transparency and accountability across the District.

**contingent upon funding

Education, Training, and Experience:  College degree from an accredited educational institution required; Master’s degree preferred.

Manager of Data Analysis, Assessment, & Curriculum 

*Full job description, duties & responsibilities at: https://tinyurl.com/37y6r9xa

The Opportunity
This role is an exciting opportunity to serve on a diverse and dynamic team committed to the task of transforming public education in Providence Public Schools. Working alongside a team of dedicated, equity-driven team of professionals, the goal is to deliver on societies’ most fundamental obligation: providing all children with access to a fair, equitable and rigorous education. The time for change is now and the district is in the process of a game-changing transformation led by a newly appointed State Turnaround Superintendent, in coordination with the Rhode Island Department of Education and with the support of the larger Providence community. The Manager of Data Analysis, Assessment and Curriculum (hereinafter referred to as MAAC) will play a key role in supporting stakeholders in managing and resolving high priority constituent issues and responding to the needs of parents, the community, and its schools.

The Role
The MAAC is responsible for providing leadership personnel with accurate and timely data needed to provide targeted supports to schools throughout the school year. As part of their duties, they will assist district and school based leaders in interpreting formative and summative data and analysis results to better inform next steps. The MAAC supports and collaborate other teams and colleagues for analyzing data for program evaluation.
 

Education, Training, and Experience: A graduate degree from an accredited higher education institution in Psychometrics, Educational Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics or related. Doctoral degree is preferred.