Senior Executive Director of Data and Accountability (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)
On-site · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Senior Executive Director of Data and Accountability at Boston Public Schools leads the Office of Data and Accountability, directing data collection/analysis, research, evaluation, testing, and accountability services to improve district decision-making and equity. Oversees a department of 25+ FTE, designs enterprise data strategy, serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, and ensures data governance, privacy, and compliant data sharing. Responsibilities include supervising ODA Directors and staff, leading department meetings, liaising with DESE, developing the district’s research agenda, and supporting data-driven improvement across schools. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years analyzing K–12 data, 3+ years of supervisory experience, proficiency in SQL/Stata/R, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to educational equity. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, Ed-Fi knowledge, and Boston familiarity. Terms indicate managerial role within Boston Public Schools.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Minimum of 5 years experience analyzing K–12 education data
- Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience managing a team to achieve ambitious outcomes
- Proficiency in at least one coding language, preferably SQL, Stata or R
- Strong analytic and data systems management skills, and attention to detail
- Experience coaching others to adjust and improve their work processes, both in supervisory positions and in positions without formal positional authority
- Ability and demonstrated experience facilitating user centered design processes, gathering and responding to feedback from users over the course of a project
- Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity
- Excellent time management skills, experience balancing competing priorities, and prioritizing resources
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and think at a systems level
- Strong customer service focus
- The ability to explain complex analytical concepts to lay persons in clear and concise easy to understand terms
- Track record of success in a complex organization reflecting proactive problem-solving
- An understanding of and commitment to gain greater understanding of what is necessary for an urban school system to demonstrate continuous improvement in an increasingly complex and competitive environment
- Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, such as school- based staff, central administration staff, families, youth, community members, community agencies and other essential partners while remaining student-centered, prioritizing racial equity and managing competing demands
- Current authorization to work in the United States
- An understanding of and commitment to gain greater understanding of what is necessary for an urban school system to enjoy continuous improvement in an increasingly complex and competitive environment
- A deeply held and unyielding belief in the overarching mission of public education
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