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Supervisor, Applied Research Unit

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Supervisor CODE: 0665 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Supervisor, Applied Research Unit GRADE: O MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Supervises the Applied Research Unit in the Office of Shared Accountability. Designs and conducts research to understand factors that influence student outcomes and perceptions of school quality. Trains and supervises staff in data analysis and the use of appropriate statistical methods. Oversees rigorous research that informs the development of tools, models, and benchmarks for use in data-driven decision-making throughout the school system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Extensive knowledge of social science research and evaluation methodology and statistics. Knowledge of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Extensive knowledge of current educational research in a wide variety of areas. Ability to train personnel in research skills. Ability to communicate, both in writing and orally, technical information in a way that is understandable to people without technical training. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff from various parts of a school system. Knowledge of quality management, systems thinking, and strategic planning are highly desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Masters degree required; doctoral degree preferred from an accredited college or university in a social science area related to the work of the Office of Shard Accountability (e.g., education, psychology, sociology, psychometrics). Experience using SPSS, Excel, and a relational database system highly desirable. Experience working in K-12 educational research strongly preferred.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Occasional overtime, night and weekend work.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Designs and supervises research aligned with school system priorities.

Supervises staff and manages the budget for the Applied Research Unit.

Provides consultation to MCPS offices, project teams, and schools on the design, implementation, analysis and presentation of research results.

Responsible for the processing, loading, analysis and reporting of PSAT, SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate exam results, and National Student Clearinghours data.

Oversees file preparation, data analysis, and the annual reporting of strategic data points that monitor progress toward milestones in the MCPS strategic plan, Our Call to Action.

Responsible for all aspects of survey administration including survey instrument development, data collection, data analysis, and reporting.

Responsible for processing external research requests.

Performs related duties as assigned.
Class Established: 11/00
Date(s) Revised: 4/11, 8/12
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.