[Hiring] Director of Student Accountability & Assessment @Connections Academy

Role Description

Working remotely from your home office, the Director of Student Accountability & Assessment is a senior leader responsible for overseeing the integrity and effectiveness of student performance across virtual learning environments. This position oversees all aspects of accountability and assessment at all campuses. A key focus of this position is the strategic planning, implementation, and oversight of all accountability aspects and ensuring a smooth, compliant, and effective testing experience for students and staff across all applicable programs. This position will report directly to the Executive Director.

• Accountability:
  • Data analysis of past accountability scores as well as predictive analysis of future accountability scores.
  • Provide lists of students for high impact adjustments to instruction and/or additional instructional programming suggestions based on previous scores in order to increase future scores.
  • Analyze test performance data and integrate findings into school improvement plans.
  • Manage timely, accurate submission of reports to authorizers, the state department of education, and internal stakeholders.
  • Support in annual reviews of school handbooks, policy guides, and procedures.
  • Evaluate the curriculum and instruction program effectiveness for the assigned subject areas based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommend changes as needed.
  • Collaborate with school leaders to develop and implement actionable goals that support school growth, academic integrity, and continuous improvement.
  • Disaggregate, calculate and interpret student assessment data, which will include all state assessments, state interim assessments, local benchmark assessments, and curriculum-based assessments (CBA) throughout the school year.
  • Provide data regarding projections for student growth and campus performance after each assessment.
  • Develop procedures and support structures aligned with district, state, and federal accountability frameworks.
  • Work with instructional teams to analyze test data and develop student achievement goals and objectives.
  • Disaggregating and analyzing state and local assessment data to identify trends, project student growth, and evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Conduct training on assessment administration and data usage and interpretation for all school staff.
  • Contribute to strategic planning at the school and organizational level.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Assessment:
  • Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all state-mandated assessments including state interim and summative exams, STAAR, TELPAS, College Board, TSIA, and other compliance testing.
  • Ensure 100% compliance with test administration protocols, scheduling, training, documentation, and secure handling of materials.
  • Monitor participation rates and take proactive steps to meet or exceed all state-required thresholds at all campuses.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Staff Management:
  • Promote a culture of high expectations and staff morale through clear communication, coaching, and collaboration.
  • Supervise staff through bi-weekly check-ins, providing feedback, and ensuring performance targets are met.
  • Supervise the Testing Site Coordinators at each location.
  • Supervise the Testing Administrative Assistants at each location.
  • Supervise Division Data & Accountability staff.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred.
• Required Licensure: Texas Teaching or Administrative License.
• 3–5 years of proven leadership experience in K–12 education.
• Prior experience managing state testing and accountability systems.
• Virtual school leadership experience highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead school improvement based on data-driven insights.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel for school events and state testing (occasional overnight travel required).
• Ability to work some evening hours to support families and students.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of K–12 testing protocols, federal/state accountability measures, and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Technologically proficient and comfortable with student information systems, data platforms, and virtual collaboration tools.
• Innovative, adaptable, and a team player.
• Results-focused, with a track record of driving student achievement.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.