ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
KIPP DC is a network of high-performing, college-preparatory charter schools in Washington D.C. which serve the city's under-resourced communities. At KIPP DC, there are no shortcuts: outstanding educators, more time in school, a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, and a strong culture of achievement and support help our students make significant academic gains and continue to excel in high school and college.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Director of Data and Analytics is responsible for creating and implementing systems for the collection, reporting, and use of data to drive instructional practices and decision making at KIPP DC. This position will require a combination of experience in leading strong data-driven practices in schools, robust analytical skills, and exceptional communication and leadership skills. The Director of Data and Analytics will work with a team of data specialists and coordinate high-quality data practices in the organization, develop the rigorous analytical reports and tools that will successfully mine student and teacher data and drive decision-making and instructional practices, and communicate such findings to key stakeholders both internal and external to KIPP DC.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Direct the crafting of high quality analyses and tools allowing KIPP DC to draw implications from student, teacher and organizational data related to student assessment data, teacher evaluation data, KIPP through College data, and other data that will be used to inform instructional practices and strategic decisions for school leaders and headquarters
· Direct all analytical work conducted on outputs from KIPP DC's student information system, student assessments, teacher evaluation system, and other organizational data platforms
· With the data team at KIPP DC, design, implement, and monitor the use of real-time data dashboards and platforms to support strategic decisions at the headquarters and school levels
· Help direct the coordination and administration of STEP, internal benchmark assessments, and NWEA MAP test.
· Support the development of potential partnerships with OSSE and other agencies to obtain, analyze and inform instructional decisions from student-level data sets across the district (ie: DC CAS)
· Explore the use of staff-identified metrics to design an accountability system and to help identify opportunities to improve organizational efficiency and performance
· Direct the drafting of staff, family and student surveys as needed
· Warehouse and maintain all student assessment scores
· Report on assessments by using data tools to answer questions for key stakeholders
· Report on school progress by identifying key metrics with school leaders and developing data tools that monitor progress
· Report on student progress by identifying key metrics for student progress and academic health and developing data tools that monitor progress
· Actively monitors inputs to ensure integrity in raw data and analysis
· Proactively seeks, reads, interprets, and shares external research to inform organizational decision-making
Serve as a full-time and engaged member of KIPP DC's staff, including accompanying students on field lessons, assisting with student recruitment and enrichment activities, and working with other staff members to ensure fulfillment of KIPP DC's mission.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Demonstrated excellence in designing and implementing data-driven decision making and organizational performance management systems
· Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience working with large datasets to derive insights
· Strong process management skills to design reports and analysis tools for end users
· Demonstrated ability to bring together multiple stakeholders and drive cross-functional projects
· Knowledge of the most current data reporting and dashboarding tools and related best practices
· Expertise with Microsoft Excel, Access, SPSS, and/or other data analysis software
· Exceptional analytic, strategic, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with the K-12 education field is a plus, including knowledge of student information systems deployed in broad, multi-school environments
· Outstanding project management and organizational skills, and extraordinary attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
· Results-oriented team player who is dedicated to getting the job done
· Flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate a high level of responsibility and multiple priorities
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills
· Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence, initiative, and leadership skills
· Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in a statistics or other related concentration
· Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP DC's mission
· A passion for education and a desire to help KIPP DC schools grow
· Flexibility, tenacity, high quality work, resourcefulness, teamwork, and a sense of humor
TO APPLY:
Please submit an online application through our website at http://www.kippdc.org/careers. If you have any questions, please direct them to Allison Fansler via email at allison.fansler@kippdc.org. The position is available immediately and applicants are encouraged to apply early. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
