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Data and Assessment Coordinator

Immediate Supervisor: Head of School

Roles and Responsibilities:

The primary role of the Data and Assessment Coordinator is to disaggregate data and work with the school’s administration and faculty in understanding assessment data in order to generate effective responses to the school/students’ needs and to drive instruction.
In addition, the Data and Assessment Coordinator works with the school’s administration and faculty in developing, understanding and communicating assessment protocols and schedules in order to generate effective responses to the school/students’ needs and to ensure the best possible testing environment.
Essential components to the position are the possession of substantive data organization skills and the ability to oversee/supervise the effective implementation of required UAE and KHDA assessments and data. An example of the data required would be a one, two and three year breakdown of all test data by various student demographic categories.
This individual must be able to provide training to school staff in using formative assessments to enhance and engage student learning as well as facilitate the administration of state mandated assessments.
Additionally, the Data and Assessment Coordinator will certify ethical testing practices within the school building.
Managing the implementation and certification of required UAE and KHDA testing systems (MAP, CAT4, PASS, ABT).
Organizing, managing, and implementing all standardized testing for Ignite students, including training of staff, maintaining accurate and complete records, coordinating distribution and collection of secure test materials, administering tests in accordance with the established test calendar, providing and completing all test documents or reports to the Ignite School Leadership Team by established deadlines.
Certifying as to the ethical testing practice within the school building and providing training to staff on ethical and legal testing, test security, and data reporting procedures.
Providing teachers and instructional support staff with assistance in developing and using local assessments to better align instruction to student needs.
Planning and conducting staff development activities that focus on the use of data and assessment to enhance learning and collaborative instructional planning.
Coordinate with the Special Education Staff, Counselor and School Leadership Team regarding special testing provisions for those students who qualify for accommodations.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Staff at Ignite School are expected to: Operate within and instill in students the growth mindset; Provide far-reaching advocacy for students; Participate in data-driven instructional practices, including interim assessments; and collaborate with faculty, administration, and staff to support a path to success for all students, regardless of educational level or background.

Essential Functions

Cooperates in the development and implementation of data driven decision making by organizing student data tables that will be shared with all stakeholders.
Demonstrates commitment to the school’s mission, academic program and student academic outcomes as outlined in the approved charter.

Professional Communications

Establishes and maintain open lines of communication with staff and administrators concerning students' academic, social and behavioral progress.
Establishes and maintain open lines of communication with staff and administrators concerning the progress of implementation and effectiveness of online classes.
Cooperates with professional staff and support personnel in assessing and helping students with health, attitude, learning and behavioral problems
Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff in academic and personal growth areas.
Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility

Posted: November 2020

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Location	Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Start Date	January 2021
Eligible Candidates	University Graduate
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

All-inclusive benefits package.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Required

Master

Additional School Requirements

Experience, knowledge, skills and abilities

Technology skills with MAC and PC platforms and various Ignite Learning Platforms or the ability to acquire expertise with new Ignite Learning and other platforms
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Flexibility, organization, decision making and problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
Understand and explain to teacher computer systems, financial procedures, and legal requirements.
Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and coordinate the work of others.
Follows all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
Follows effective classroom management techniques.

Degree and qualifications

Master’s Degree in School Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction or a Specialized Degree with experience in School Data and Assessment.
Minimum of 5 years of previous Administration or Curriculum Experience

About the School

Ignite School offers a KG1 to Grade 12, American education experience leading to a High School Diploma for Emirati and expatriate students. The Ignite School curriculum aligns to the New York State Learning Standards, which includes the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards (moving to NYS Next Generation Standards) as well as KHDA guidelines. Ignite School commenced classes in September 2018 and now has more than 1400 students enrolled for KG1 to Grade 9. We anticipate opening Grades 10 and 11 in 2024/25 followed by Grade 12 in 2025/26 with a capacity for 2,000 Emirati and expatriate students. High School will offer Advanced Placement tracks. We have just achieved NEASC candidacy status and expect full accreditation in 2023/24. When you join the Ignite School Community in Dubai and you will have the unique opportunity to shape school culture, develop and promote best teaching practices and experience living in the UAE. Our vision is for all young people to experience that learning has lasting value beyond their life at school. Our mission is to know the need of every student, collaboratively creating a student-centered, sustainable 21st-century learning environment that fosters leadership, social cohesion, creativity, responsibility, and ambition providing a catalyst for abilities of lasting relevance to emerging. Learning at Ignite is a student-centered and engaging process of acquiring new knowledge and skills. This empowers our students to be responsible and respectful global citizens, preserving Emirati and global cultural values. Ignite students will be our future leaders and life-long learners who will be resilient, creative, inquisitive, and collaborative forces within their communities. The “Core Values” that best express what we strive to impart to our students are Collaborative, Respectful, Responsible, Creative, and Leadership. Come join our team!