Coordinator, Research/Evaluation Jobs

Administrative Unit

Office of Federal Programs and Support, Special Education Services

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develops and conducts external and internal research projects/studies utilizing a variety of research methodologies and assists in the development of high quality final products (e.g., proposals, reports, technical documents, etc.).
2. Conducts research and evaluation of special education initiatives and special education reporting indicators, including but not limited to the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP).
3. Demonstrates the ability to develop, locate, and use surveys, rubrics, theories of action, logic models, evaluation plans, and other evaluation tools to collect and analyze data using large datasets.
4. Utilizes appropriate sampling techniques, follows standardized procedures for data collection, verification, and analysis, and conducts a variety of basic and complex statistical analyses of data using data analysis software.
5. Monitors identification rates, oversees implementation, and provides support for coordinated early intervention services (CEIS) concerning local educational agencies (LEA) who are identified as or are at risk of having significant disproportionality.
6. Assists with collection of evidence and documentation necessary for federal monitoring activities.
7. Assists with state and federal special education reporting requirements as needed.
8. Provides professional development and technical assistance on special education topics including but not limited to program implementation and evaluation, and data literacy.
9. Works effectively with diverse stakeholders to collect feedback and solicit ideas for use in problem solving.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) administrators, Federal Programs Officer, and Director of Special Education services.

Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Special Education, School Psychology, Educational Psychology, Data Science, Research, Statistics, or related field required.
2. A minimum of three years of educational research/evaluation experience also required.
3. Demonstrates strong technology skills and has experience analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data using graphic displays that are easily accessible to the public and 508 compliant.
4. Possesses knowledge and understanding of methods for calculating student growth and using growth data to inform instructional and policy decisions.
5. Demonstrates strong general knowledge of special education programs, implementation, and compliance.
6. Demonstrates strong general knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations that govern the education of students with disabilities/exceptionalities.
7. Demonstrates proficiency with technology devices and applications such as telecommunications (webinar), computers, software (data analysis software, business intelligence and data visualization software, survey creation software, fiscal software, database software, online and learning management software, personal productivity software, word processing software, etc.), mobile devices, etc. Experience with one or more programming languages preferred (e.g., R).

Expectations

1. The staff member works effectively as a member of the educational team.
2. The staff member demonstrates self-control and exhibits an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance.
3. The staff member demonstrates ethical conduct and good work habits such as punctuality and attendance.
4. The staff member demonstrates self-direction and the ability to use software applications for work productivity and collaboration.
5. The staff member is self-motivated and demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments to accomplish high-quality work to meet demanding deadlines with minimal supervision.
6. The staff member demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills, and excellent presentation skills using current technologies.
7. The staff member understands that work assignments may change or be added, as priorities emerge with the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and/or the office and/or service area.
TYPICAL WORK HOURS: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Employment Relationship

Term of position

261 Days

Salary

$81,199.00 - $88,199.00 (commensurate with educational level)

Closing Date

April 21, 2023

Apply to

Office of Human Resources
WV Dept. of Education
Building 6, Suite 650
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0330
Phone: 304-558-2702
Fax: 304-558-0216
Email: [email protected]