Data Analyst- Planning, Research & Evaluation Specialist II

Windham School District is seeking a Data Analyst- Planning, Research & Evaluation Specialist II to support planning, research, and evaluation efforts through complex data description, structure, solutions, and collection. This hybrid role in Huntsville, TX helps connect data systems, reporting, and evaluation processes so district teams can use information more effectively across programs and campuses.

What you’ll do

• Support and develop an integrated systems approach to logical data descriptions, including identifying risks in data structures and proposing solutions for data collection and reporting.
• Coordinate with IT to develop tables, links, and interfaces that improve information retrieval, integration, and storage.
• Assist district personnel with disaggregating data as needed.
• Help create internal and external documents tied to district reporting and evaluation work.
• Contribute to the development of district evaluation processes.
• Collect, analyze, evaluate, and recommend data structures and data formats based on user and district needs.
• Maintain clear, logical records related to reports, data requests, and documentation.
• Work with external agencies and entities to coordinate data exchange procedures when required.
• Support special projects and research.
• Assist in producing publishable documents such as the Annual Performance Report and Campus Profiles, plus other documents as needed.
• Participate in district planning activities as appropriate.
• Provide training and guidance to Windham staff.
• Assist in developing performance and accountability measures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by CHEA or by the United States Department of Education (USDE), with major coursework 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.
• Proficiency with computer skills and operations in multiple software programs.
• Knowledge of school district organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in program evaluation and strategic planning.
• Experience with multiple software applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, and database managers.

Additional position details

• Location/Work style: Huntsville, TX (hybrid). Personal technology is required to complete job duties when working remotely.
• Travel: Moderate travel, including overnight stays.
• Salary: USD 535 - 81,132 per monthly.
• Wage/hour status: Exempt.
• Pay group: A45 Salary Plan.
• Primary purpose: Perform complex data descriptions, structures, solutions, and collections.

Technologies

• Word processors
• Spreadsheets
• Database managers

TRS information

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply. As of September 1, 2025, the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5% and the TRS Care surcharge is $535/month. Selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district, through payroll deduction, for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges.

Work expectations and compliance

• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information received in the performance of job duties.
• Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at the assigned work location.
• Follow Windham School District policies and procedures for assigned job duties.
• Execute duties professionally, ethically, and responsibly as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

Experience equivalency

• 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.

Ethics, confidentiality, and job demands

• Mental demands: Ability to communicate (verbal and written), instruct, reason, compile data, interpret policy and procedures, concentrate, organize, analyze, maintain emotional control, and maintain confidentiality, including frequent interruptions.
• Physical demands: Ability to perform full duties of the position; lift and carry up to 30 pounds; walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and ramps, kneel, stoop, reach; hear (with aid); have visual acuity; speak; travel by car/van/airplane; drive; distinguish colors; and work occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Environmental demands: Work inside and outside; noise; radiant/electrical energy; work alone and with others; around machines with moving parts; possible exposure to microwaves in use; hot and cold temperatures; dust and cleaning chemicals.