Data Analyst- Planning, Research & Evaluation Specialist II

Job Title: Data Analyst- Planning, Research & Evaluation Specialist II

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply. Consistent with district policy SD-7.17 “Employment of Retirees,” selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district, through payroll deduction, for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1, 2025, the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5% and the TRS Care surcharge is $535/month.

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Group: A45 Salary Plan

Primary Purpose: Perform complex data descriptions, structures, solutions and collections.

Education/Certification/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) with major course work in Education, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Information Technology, Business or a related field.

Three years of full-time, wage-earning experience in education, program evaluation, criminal justice, or information technology.

A Master's degree preferred.

Program evaluation, strategic planning, and experience with multiple software applications such as word processors, spreadsheets and database managers preferred.

Each year of experience in excess of the required three years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year for year basis.

This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

This position requires moderate travel including overnight stays.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficiency in computer skills and operations in multiple software programs

Knowledge of school district organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Ability to analyze and interpret data.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assist with and develop an integrated systems approach to logical descriptions of data; identify potential problems with data structures, and develop solutions to data collection and/or reporting.

2. Assist IT with development of tables, links, and interfaces that provide optimal information retrieval, integration and storage.

3. Assist all levels of district personnel with disaggregating of data as required.

4. Assist in the development of internal and external documents.

5. Assist in the development of district evaluation processes.

6. Collect, analyze, evaluate and recommend data structures and data formats based on user and district needs.

7. Maintain logical and thorough records regarding reports, data requests, and documents.

8. Work with respective external agencies and entities to coordinate effective data exchange procedures as needed.

9. Assist with special projects and research.

10. Assist in the development of publishable documents such as the Annual Performance Report and Campus Profiles and other documents as needed.

11. Participate in Windham School District planning activities as appropriate.

12. Provide training and guidance to Windham Staff.

13. Assist in the development of performance and accountability measures.

14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Policy, reports, and Law:

15. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.

16. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

17. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.

18. Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

Supervisor Responsibilities: None.

Working Conditions:

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform full duties of position, lift and carry up to 30 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours. Moderate travel is required.

Environmental Demands:

Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.