TITLE: Program Evaluation Specialist

LOCATION: Central Office and Training Center

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students. With a Head Start program, three preschools, 30 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, the district serves a wonderfully diverse mixture of students. A remarkable 62 different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. To serve those students, the district employs approximately 3,650 staff, including more than 1,600 teachers.

The vision of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is to be one of the Top 10 School Districts in the Nation. Our goal is that "Each student will exit high school prepared for college and careers in a global society, and at every level, performance is on track and on time for success." To help our students achieve this goal, the district is implementing a district-wide initiative called Diploma+.

JOB GOAL:  The primary goal of the Program Evaluation Specialist is to collaborate with the Director to coordinate and oversee program evaluations and surveys for the district. He/she will establish a multi-year evaluation plan and schedule as well as coordinate and oversee all applicable district and state perception surveys.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement and supervise a multi-year program evaluation plan and schedule that includes formative and summative evaluations
• Design and conduct formative and summative evaluations per the multi-year program evaluation plan and schedule; report results in a clear and concise manner, including program recommendations
• Serve as primary evaluator for the district and liaison for outside agencies that provide program evaluation
• Consult with district grant writers as needed for input on program evaluation planning
• Provide educational data reports to provide results to stakeholders through a variety of mediums (charts, graphs, data presentations, etc.) as needed
• Collaborate with district administrators and other stakeholders to prioritize programs for evaluation
• Implement and supervise a multi-year district perception survey plan that includes, but is not limited to, surveys for students, parents, teachers, administrators and community stakeholders
• Design and conduct district perceptions surveys for students, parents, teachers, administrators, community stakeholders and other groups as needed
• Design and provide perception survey reports to provide results to stakeholders through a variety of mediums (charts, graphs, data presentations, etc.) as needed
• Serve as liaison with the state or other outside agencies that wish to administer surveys within the district
• Collaborate with the Director on data requests from schools or other offices as needed
• Collaborate with other departments on the use and interpretation of program evaluations and educational data
• Provide training to teachers and administrators on the use and interpretation of program evaluations and educational data
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology or closely related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of K-12 program evaluation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Proficiency with SPSS or similar database management software
• Knowledge of current measurement theories and experience with the design, validity and reliability of a variety of instruments
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and function effectively as a team member in a diverse K-12 educational environment
• Highly skilled in problem solving and managing multiple projects/priorities
• Ability to complete all assigned job tasks, within specific time constraints, including those which may not be routine
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Ability to travel between schools on a daily basis.

COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION:

Maintain effective working relationships with students, district staff, parents and community.  Possess the ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication, to enhance a cooperative action to meet educational needs of students.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well-being.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:                        261 Days

SALARY:                                  Based on USD No. 500 Salary Schedule

FLSA:                                        Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:                        Director of DERA

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor in accordance with Board of Education Policy.

Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date for this position.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  The individual currently holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.  

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  KCKPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, tenure, disability or any other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities as required by all applicable laws and regulations.

SIGNATURES: 

This job description has been approved by all levels of management. 

Manager _______________________________________________ 

Human Resources ___________________________________________________

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

Employee _____________________________________      Date __________