Colorado Springs Public Schools

Kenneth Stephen Bumley, Ph.D., Superintendent

Division of Human Resources - Contact Person

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COLORADO SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Kenneth Stephen Bumley, Ph.D., Superintendent

Division of Human Resources

October 27, 1994

NOTICE OF POSITION TO BE FILLED

EVALUATION SPECIALIST
REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree or equivalent experience in Educational Research, Evaluation, or closely related field with some additional coursework in assessment statistics and research design.

Minimum 3 years experience in program evaluation, assessment or educational research

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in various aspects of program evaluation, school improvement planning and report writing

Familiarity with accountability and evaluation requirements of Colorado School law or similar state legislation in other states

Experience in working with teachers, school administrators and parents

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Experience with DOS/Windows applications software on PC type microcomputers

Experience with statistical analysis programs or demonstrated interest and ability to learn such applications

Experience with VAX mainframe applications

SUMMARY OF

FUNCTION:

The evaluation specialist will assist with developing evaluation plans for pilot projects and programs, coordinate data collection for evaluation studies, perform data analysis, write evaluation reports, provide evaluation and accountability assistance to schools and assist with training District staff and accountability committee members in evaluation, school improvement planning and data interpretation and usage. This position will also provide general assistance to the director of evaluation in conducting surveys and supporting system-wide data collection and analysis needs.
PERFORMANCE

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with the development of evaluation plans for pilot programs under Standards Based Education Act, Charter Schools Act and School Finance Act

Coordinates data collection for pilot project/program evaluation studies

Performs both qualitative and quantitative data analysis in support of pilot project/program evaluations

Writes evaluation reports for pilot project evaluation studies

Provides direct assistance to schools in developing, monitoring and reporting on their school improvement plans in support of the accountability requirement s of the School Finance Act and Standards Based Education Act

Assists with training teachers, administrators and accountability committee members in developing school improvement plans, developing and conducting surveys, interpreting and using data from achievement tests and surveys

Conducts literature reviews and other background studies in support of instructional program research and evaluation

ORGANIZATIONAL

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to and is evaluated by the Executive Director-Division of Data and Technology Systems and others as assigned
WORK YEAR: Twelve months (260 days) - 8 hour day
START DATE: January 9, 1995
SALARY RANGE: Minimum starting salary: $41,260

Candidates who are interested must submit a letter of interest which addresses the preferred qualifications and ability to meet the specific job duties and an up-to-date resume by November 30, 1994. Letters should be sent to David F. Schenkel, Executive Director-human Resources, 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903