Assessment and Analytics Specialist

Overview

Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.

East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for consecutive years.

Base Salary:

$79,084.00

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base salary granted for each year of verified relevant experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base salary awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

D63-IS, 12 months

Hours:

Full-time

FSLA:

Exempt

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

Job Summary:

The Assessment and Analytics Specialist supports data-informed decision-making for PreK–12th Grades in Mesa Public Schools. This position serves as a critical bridge between data and school-level practice by delivering high-impact support in assessment, business intelligence, accountability, and applied research. The specialist plays a critical role in the implementation, analysis, and continuous improvement of district, state, program, and national assessments, ensuring alignment with instructional goals and compliance with all relevant policies.

Reporting to the Director of Data and Accountability and through close collaboration with other Data and Accountability positions, regional leadership, regional departmental support positions, and school leadership teams, the role focuses on promoting data capacity aligned with the District’s strategic goals.

Data Reliability and Analysis

• Design and deliver clear, user-friendly dashboards, visualizations, and reports to support continuous school and program improvement.
• Support school teams in navigating and using data platforms to monitor key performance indicators.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across various systems.
• Integrate data from multiple sources to create comprehensive data sets for analysis.
• Develops and implements streamlined processes to enhance efficiency, reduce redundancy, and improve service delivery.
• Integrates relevant technological tools and advancements to support staff and improve outcomes .

Assessment Coordination and Data

• Lead and support the administration, analysis, and interpretation of district, state, program, and national assessments (e.g., AASA, ACT, AZELLA, AzSCI, MSAA, NAEP, SAT, TSA, etc.).
• Provide technical guidance and training to school leaders and staff on proper administration protocols, accommodations, data quality, and reporting for all major assessment programs.
• Ensure compliance and fidelity with all federal, state, and district assessment requirements, accommodations, and timelines through support and collaboration.
• Design and deliver dashboards and reports to monitor assessment fidelity as well as assessment participation and performance trends to identify gaps and opportunities for instructional improvement.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of federal, state, and district-level reporting by providing support and audits related to assessment reporting.
• Integrate assessment data into performance dashboards and tools to support goal-setting, progress monitoring, and intervention planning.
• Stay current with updates to testing policies, platform functionality, and assessment guidance.

Accountability, Applied Research, and Demography

• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal accountability reporting requirements, including data quality checks, audits, and deadlines.
• Analyze accountability performance indicators (e.g., proficiency, growth, graduation rate, EL progress) to identify trends and recommend improvement strategies.
• Train school and district personnel on how to interpret accountability results and integrate them into school improvement planning.
• Support school-level research, evaluation, and demographic projects, including the collection, management, and analysis of data from a variety of sources using appropriate methodologies.
• Translate findings into user-friendly formats such as dashboards, executive summaries, data briefs, and slide presentations to inform decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Collaboration and Capacity Building

• Build capacity among school and district staff to interpret assessment results, set measurable goals, and monitor progress over time.
• Design and facilitate professional learning experiences increasing data capacity, with a focus on the use and interpretation of assessment, accountability metrics, research, and demographic data.
• Support school teams in using data to set goals, drive improvement cycles, and monitor outcomes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-informed practices across all levels of the organization.
• Participate in cross-functional data projects and regional strategic planning efforts.
• Leads or participates in special projects and assignments as directed by district leadership.
• Maintains positive and…