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Instructional Data Analyst
• Serve as TSD’s District Testing Coordinator, and support Raul Lozano, Student Testing Specialist to order, compile, monitor and analyze a variety of testing instruments
• Work with the Student Testing Specialist to plan, implement, oversee and review all aspects of the district and state-testing plan, as well as oversee and support the TSD’s district assessment action plan
• Work with the Student Testing Specialist and other relevant staff to maintain and provide stakeholders with secure and timely access to student assessment information
• Recommend testing program improvements and changes
• Participate in department, grade-level and individual meetings to assist teachers/staff in analyzing and using data to determine appropriate instructional strategies and approaches
• Prepare and conduct presentations for staff, parents, the TSD District Advisory Committee (DAC) and TSD’s Governing Board
• Collaborate with principals, supervisors and other staff to assess program effectiveness, evaluate student proficiency, and establish appropriate grade level improvement plans, including multi-tiered systems of supports (RtI) for Reading/Literacy, Math and Behavior
• Communicate with the Texas Education Agency and other relevant decision-making bodies regarding the assessment needs for Deaf students
Education and Certifications
• New Mexico State University
- Bachelor of Science
- Elementary Education
- Special Education
• University of Texas, at Austin
- Masters of Arts
- Deaf Education
• Principal Certification Network - Region 13 Service Center
- Principal Certification
- PPfT Appraiser
Experience
• 3 years Elementary teaching experience, Colorado Springs, CO
• 5 years Elementary teaching experience, TSD
• 7 years K-5 Literacy Coach, TSD
• 3 years Elementary Assistant Principal, TSD
• Joined the TSD Curriculum Team full time in 2015-2016
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have in regards to assessments. If I am unable to answer your question(s) directly, I will connect you with the appropriate personnel.
Have a great year!
Donna Altuna
512-462-5499