Description

The Director of Data, Research, and Assessment leads the development and execution of Kindezi’s assessment systems and data strategy. This network-level leader ensures accurate data collection, meaningful analysis, and actionable reporting that drives instructional decision-making across all schools.

Reports to: Chief of Schools

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment Leadership

• Develop and manage the network-wide assessment calendar

• Oversee state testing logistics and compliance

• Ensure standardized administration of internal and external assessments

• Delivers targeted professional learning to build assessment literacy, ensuring teams can accurately interpret data, identify trends and gaps, and translate insights into timely, effective instructional actions that improve student outcomes

Data Systems & Reporting

• Develop and maintain dashboards for school and network leadership

• Provide regular data reports to senior leadership and the Board

• Analyze academic performance trends across campuses

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across systems

• Leads program evaluation by designing and executing clear evaluation plans, analyzing impact data, and delivering actionable insights that inform decision-making and continuous improvement

Research & Strategic Analysis

• Conduct research and analysis to inform instructional and strategic decisions

• Support grant reporting and performance metrics

• Provide actionable insights to school leaders and academic teams

• Leads innovation by researching and piloting high-impact practices across instruction and systems, rigorously measuring their effectiveness, and scaling what demonstrably improves student outcomes.

One Family. One Mission. 

• Support with community partnerships and events 

• Spearhead network-wide genius-awakening experiences for students, teachers, and the community

Requirements

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Values that align with the Kindezi model and goals

• Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset

• High level of judgment: the supervisor is available to review established broad objectives and approve executive-level decisions.

• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills

• Requires frequent contact with external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills are required for interacting and working with various levels of individuals.

• Requires excellent written and verbal skills.

• Strong analytical and data visualization skills

• Experience managing state testing processes preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred

• Have the ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Georgia Professional Teaching Certificate

• Georgia certification in Educational Leadership preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in educational data analysis and assessment systems

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: 

• Salary: $90,000

• Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ Director  salary schedule

• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.  

JOB CLASSIFICATION: 

• Work Days: Annual 

• Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt

Summary

Hiring Process:

• Application
• Video Screening
• Hiring Task
• Panel Interview