Supports in planning and executing the activities of the Office of Research to ensure that the department supports and achievessystem-wide goals and priorities. Leads, performs independently, and collaborates within teams, on multiple research and evaluation projects covering a variety of educational issues; supervises department personnel.

• Assists with and independently performs all aspects of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) survey program, including survey tool development, creation of sampling strategies, implementation, and reporting using an online, digital platform.
• Assists with and independently conducts program evaluations including developing evaluation questions, logic models, and data collection timelines and leading staff and outside teams through the program evaluation process.
• Assists with data collection efforts that support the BCPS research agenda including facilitating focus groups, conducting observations, creating data collection tools, and retrieving data from various sources including assessment platforms and other internal systems (e.g., PowerBI).
• Accurately codes and analyzes data with sophisticated statistical methods, interprets results, provides written summaries, and presents data analyses with consideration for non-technical audiences.
• Authors memos/reports and presents evidence-based results to district leadership, including executive directors, principals, and other stakeholders.
• Provides technical support and expertise to offices and schools on various aspects of data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Participates in the review and approval process for BCPS Internal Review Board (IRB), including external (agencies, universities, companies, and individuals) and internal (schools, offices, and staff) requests to conduct research, surveys and similar data-mining projects.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office, statistical packages (e.g., STATA), and other data systems and technologies to extract, manipulate, and report data.
• Performs rigorous quality control checks on work products to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Manages multiple projects and tasks independently and simultaneously executes and performs duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree, preferably in a field related to educational research and/or program evaluation.
• Four years of experience in the field of educational research or program evaluation.
• A doctoral degree and experience in educational, social, or behavioral research is preferred.
• Research experience related to doctoral degree may substitute for work experience.
• Preferred experience includes:
  • Working in public PreK-12 education.
  • Leading teams and managing projects.
  • Evaluating various types of quantitative and qualitative research projects and programs.
  • Presenting and communicating technical research and evaluation findings to non-technical stakeholder groups.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Robust knowledge of methods for statistical analysis (quantitative and qualitative), research design, and program evaluation.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of educational research, measurement, assessment, and testing.
• Knowledge of survey research methodology.
• Knowledge of data management systems/tools (e.g., SQL).
• Proficient in the use of a statistical software package (e.g., STATA), including writing code or syntax.
• Knowledge of principles for the ethical treatment of human research participants.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other administrators, school personnel, and the public.

• Ability to maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Work schedules may include nights and weekends.

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System.

GRADE: OPE Grade 10

SALARY:$108,480 - $174,478

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools-www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll

OTHER COMPENSATION:Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees athttps://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Application Instructions:

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website athttps://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.