REPORTS TO: Deputy Director of ODA POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director of Data Inquiry resides in the Office of Data and Accountability within the Schools Division of Boston Public Schools, reporting to the Deputy Director of ODA. The Director of Data Inquiry will lead a team of nine Accelerated Improvement and Inquiry Managers (AIIMs) and work with Regional School Superintendents, regional liaisons, and school leaders to foster a culture of data inquiry within schools, regions, and system-wide. The Director will lead the implementation of data inquiry practices across all BPS schools, through which teams of educators make evidence-based adjustments to teaching and learning in order to close opportunity and achievement gaps. The Director will lead the differentiation and deployment of intensive inquiry coaching and services within regions to bolster district-wide instructional expectations through maintaining a focus on results, modeling principles of effective data use, creating the conditions for team learning, partnering in effective feedback, and facilitating with purpose. The position will have a particular emphasis on collaborating and coordinating inquiry support within the regional model and improving systems to progress monitor implementation, quality, and impact of data inquiry coaching. RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision and Coaching Directly supervise nine members of the BPS Inquiry Team within the Office of Data and Accountability. Develop the BPS Inquiry Team by leveraging their strengths and supporting their areas of growth through clear, ongoing, and actionable coaching, feedback, and by meeting regularly with direct reports. Provide guidance, observation, feedback, and support to the BPS Inquiry Team as they develop coaching relationships and through project management. Onboard new team members. Support their development through structured collaborative coaching, amplifying opportunities to reflect on successes, and engaging in shared problem solving. Design leadership opportunities to formally distribute leadership responsibilities, leverage assets and expertise of current team members, and create pathways for development and differentiation. Collaboration and Learning Develop and maintain structures to promote collaboration, cohesion, and a high standard of excellence among the Inquiry Team. Support the team’s collective sense of efficacy by structuring multiple feedback opportunities including monthly peer observations, professional development feedback loops, and annual 360 feedback. Serve as a co-planner and thought partner for weekly Inquiry team meetings. This includes establishing an arc of objectives for team meetings, conferencing with facilitators to finalize weekly objectives, differentiating support and feedback to weekly facilitators. Orchestrate an annual internal inquiry cycle which is a multi-month process intended to result in “double loop” learning grounded in the team’s collective next level of development. Manage data collection and analysis of measures of implementation and impact. Identify opportunities to strengthen strategic data use at the school, region, department, and Schools Division by collaborating across priority teams in ODA. Leadership Serve as an expert in responsible student data use and how to leverage BPS data systems and assessment. Serve as an advocate and champion of inquiry by spreading best practices, identifying opportunities for alignment and collaboration with other district initiatives, and modeling a relentless focus on evidence Serve on the ODA leadership team which includes all ODA Directors. The ODA leadership team is responsible for establishing common departmental supervisory and team management processes, reinforcing department messaging and directives, and leading implementation of the department’s strategic vision. Pilot new adaptations to data inquiry coaching. Field test potential adjustments and facilitate evaluation of effectiveness of new approaches. Adjust coaching models as needed before scaling district-wide. Support other team members in implementing new processes that have been proven effective. Jointly with the Deputy Director, facilitate consistent messaging of inquiry principles and practices district-wide Jointly with the Deputy Director, establish close working relationships with Regional Superintendents, Academic Leads, Transformation Leads, and other key stakeholders (both centrally and school-based) who directly support school leaders and teacher leaders in order to ensure coherence in professional development and strategic differentiation and targeting of coaching services. Perform other duties as requested by the Deputy Director, including: Support execution of department strategic vision and day to day operations Represent the department in meetings, at events, in working groups with external and internal partners and stakeholders Participate in department hiring, budgeting, and policy-making. Data Inquiry Support the Inquiry Team as they create protocols, agendas, templates, and data trackers to assist teams of educators in analyzing and gathering evidence of student learning and instructional practice. Ensure excellent coordination and thoughtful scheduling of inquiry school visits and coaching support to schools. Guide Inquiry Managers to set dates for school visits, provide coaching to identified educators and school leaders, support Instructional Leadership Teams and teacher teams in leveraging collaborative time, assist teams as they plan and engage in data inquiry cycles, and develop positive relationships with school staff. In coordination with the Regional School Superintendent and regional liaison team, support the strategic and differentiated deployment of Accelerated Improvement and Inquiry Managers to schools based on student need as well as adult and operational readiness. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and equity analysis to vet coaching deployment decisions. Monitor the fidelity of implementation and impact of intensive data inquiry coaching. Design and facilitate professional development opportunities throughout the year for school leaders, teacher leaders, and coaches who lead teams of educators through data inquiry cycles. QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in relevant field Minimum of two years supervisory experience managing a team to achieve ambitious outcomes Minimum three years of experience with classroom teaching, ideally within the K-12 public education setting Minimum of two years of experience facilitating adult learning, ideally within the K-12 public education setting Experience coaching others to adjust and improve their work processes, both in supervisory positions and in positions without formal positional authority Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity Excellent time management skills, experience balancing competing priorities, and prioritizing resources Excellent interpersonal skills and experience providing leadership and vision to staff; facilitating, motivating, persuading and building consensus Demonstrated ability to improve student learning through data-driven instructional practices Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and think at a systems level Creative and flexible problem solving Excellent analytical ability, particularly in translating data into easy-to-interpret, actionable formats Exceptional oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with principals, teachers, colleagues, and diverse community members Mastery of Google Suite and Microsoft Office suite, especially Sheets/Excel Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED: Master’s degree in relevant field Familiarity with Boston and Boston Public Schools Terms: Managerial, D62. The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. " />

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Primary Location Central Office - Data & Accountability

Salary Range D62 ($126,177 / 1.0 FTE

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