Director of Student Accountability & Assessment - Texas Connections Academy

Company Summary:

Texas Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. 

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working remotely from your home office, the Director of Student Accountability & Assessment is a senior leader responsible for overseeing the integrity and effectiveness of student performance  across virtual learning environments. This position oversees all aspects of accountability and assessment at all campuses.   A key focus of this position is the strategic planning, implementation, and oversight of all accountability aspects and ensuring a smooth, compliant, and effective testing experience for students and staff across all applicable programs. This position will report directly to the Executive Director.

The job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Accountability

• Data analysis of past accountability scores as well as predictive analysis of future accountability scores.
• Provide lists of students for high impact adjustments to instruction and/or additional instructional programming suggestions based on previous scores in order to increase future scores
• Analyze test performance data and integrate findings into school improvement plans.
• Manage timely, accurate submission of reports to authorizers, the state department of education, and internal stakeholders.
• Support in annual reviews of school handbooks, policy guides, and procedures for
• Evaluate the curriculum and instruction program effectiveness for the assigned subject areas based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommend changes as needed.
• Collaborate with school leaders to develop and implement actionable goals that support school growth, academic integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Disaggregate, calculate and interpret student assessment data, which will include all state assessments, state interim assessments, local benchmark assessments, and curriculum-based assessments (CBA) through-out the school year.
• Provide data regarding projections for student growth and campus performance after each assessment.
• Develop procedures and support structures aligned with district, state, and federal accountability frameworks.
• Work with instructional teams to analyze test data and develop student achievement goals and objectives.
• Disaggregating and analyzing state and local assessment data to identify trends, project student growth, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Conduct training on assessment administration and data usage and interpretation for all school staff.
• Contribute to strategic planning at the school and organizational level. ● Other duties as assigned

Assessment

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all state-mandated assessments including state interim and summative exams, STAAR, TELPAS, College Board, TSIA, and other compliance testing.
• Ensure 100% compliance with test administration protocols, scheduling, training, documentation, and secure handling of materials.
• Monitor participation rates and take proactive steps to meet or exceed all staterequired thresholds at all campuses. ● Other duties as assigned.

Staff Management

• Promote a culture of high expectations and staff morale through clear communication, coaching, and collaboration.
• Supervise staff through bi-weekly check-ins, providing feedback, and ensuring performance targets are met.
• Supervise the Testing Site Coordinators at each location,
• Supervise the Testing Administrative Assistants at each location
• Supervise Division Data & Accountability staff

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred
• Required Licensure: Texas Teaching or Administrative License
• 3–5 years of proven leadership experience in K–12 education
• Prior experience managing state testing and accountability systems
• Virtual school leadership experience highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to lead school improvement based on data-driven insights
• Supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred
• Willingness to travel for school events and state testing (occasional overnight travel required)
• Ability to work some evening hours to support families and students

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of K–12 testing protocols