Director of Data and Assessment

The Director of Data and Assessment reporting to the Chief Academic Officer is responsible for setting and leading the vision for the use of data and educational technology in support of KIPP Baltimores mission.  This position requires exceptional communication and leadership skills.  Candidates should possess a  combination of experience in leading strong datadriven practices in schools and implementing instructional technology and blended learning.  This position works closely with KIPP Baltimore school leaders and regional staff the KIPP Foundation Research & Evaluation team and with the central office at Baltimore City Public Schools.  

The primary role for the Director of Data is in leading and supporting the use of data systems for the collection reporting and use of data to inform instructional practices and decision making at KIPP Baltimore.  The Director of Data builds and maintains the data architectures;  coordinates highquality data practices across the organization; develops the rigorous analytical reports and tools that will successfully mine student and teacher data and drive decisionmaking and instructional practices; and communicates such findings to key stakeholders both internal and external to KIPP Baltimore.  Critical platforms to support include Tableau; Amazon Web Services (AWS); Illuminate Infinite Campus and Deanslist.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic planning and accountability

• Lead the implementation of the regional data vision and strategy that is aligned to KIPP Baltimores commitment to academic excellence and data driven instructional practices.

• Lead data governance and security strategy to develop organizational resilience to data exposure incidents.  Interpret and implement compliance strategies for data privacy laws such as FERPA HIPAA etc.

• Collaborate with academic leaders to inform decision making implementation planning and ongoing support around instructional technology initiatives and products  These include blended and hybrid learning models student assessment platforms learning management systems and a broad set of instructional technology tools such as Clever Deanslist GoGuardian. Google Classroom ClassDojo etc.

• Build deep relationships with our new regional academic leader and each of our school leaders investing significant time to understand each schools priorities challenges systems and structures

Data and Accountability Leadership

The Director of Data Technology and Innovation will directly manage the Manager of Data and have ownership over the following:

• Ensure the effective implementation of KIPP Baltimores student information systems (Illuminate Infinite Campus).

• Direct the crafting of high quality analyses and tools allowing KIPP Baltimore to draw implications from student teacher and organizational data related to student assessments teacher evaluations and other information that will be used to inform instructional practices and strategic decisions for regional and school leaders

• Design implement and monitor the use of realtime data dashboards and platforms to support strategic decisions at the regional and school levels

• Manage and ensure the quality of KIPP Baltimores data.  Critically evaluate both quantitative and qualitative data collection verification and storage methods across KIPP Baltimore

• Manage and ensure the safety and security and KIPP Baltimores data. 

• Collaborate with regional and school leadership teams to develop annual performance plans as well as accountability mechanisms (eg metrics targets reports) to measure progress against performance goals

• Provide reporting to enable the ED and Board to track progress against organizational goals and priorities.  Help ensure key metrics aligned to regional goals are shared regularly with the Board and used by the Board to hold itself accountable as well as to evaluate performance of the ED and organization

• Serve as the primary contact for all internal and external data requests

• Collaborate with School Leaders to create and implement a tiered professional development roadmap (the right training for the right people). Design and deliver professional development to all stakeholders on using data to improve planning and drive student achievement.

• Serve as regional test coordinator for interim assessments KRA Cognitive Classroom DIBELS NAEP (as applicable) IReady MCAP etc.  Conduct training for schoolbased staff on test compliance conduct walkthroughs to assess compliance with test environment requirements and where necessary create protocols to ensure appropriate common test administration practices are followed. 

• Act as the regions state assessment expert being constantly aware of new updates and communicating these updates to the appropriate parties.  

• Build and maintain relationships with BCPSS and the KIPP Foundation to ensure all data relating to KIPP Baltimore is accurate and aligned across sources.  Facilitate and coordinate all logistical aspects of statistical reporting needs for regulatory agencies the KIPP Foundation and KIPP Baltimore funders and donor network.

Innovation Leadership

• In collaboration with academic leadership defines and supports KIPP Baltimores instructional technology initiatives including blended and personalized learning models hybrid learning classroom technology tools and applications etc.

• Oversees best practices involving instructional technology integration and tools into daily classroom use.

• Collaborates and coordinates in the design planning and delivery of staff training and professional development related to both instructional and operational technology.

Qualifications :

• A passion for the mission of KIPP Baltimore. 

• A Bachelors degree (required).

• Proven leadership in setting and implementing a vision for how data is used in a school setting

• Systemslevel thinking with the ability to solve problems and build scalable solutions

• At least five years experience in quantitative data collection analysis interpretation and reporting with strong focus on data quality and continuous improvement processes. Experience with Tableau and Illuminate strongly preferred.

• Customerservice orientation with an interest in assisting schools and endusers as they seek to provide and access and understand data.

• Significant database or SIS management experience at the school and regional level.

• Knowledge of the education field including familiarity with current blended learning and student assessment platforms.  Experience with Illuminate Infinite CampusMCAP DIBELS iReady a plus 

• Ability to make data appear clear and accessible to a wide variety of audiences. Tableau experience is preferred.

• Experience with database management and integration. Experience with Amazon Web Services SQL and Python strongly preferred.

• Expertise in using spreadsheet tools (e.g. Excel Sheets) to collect manipulate and report data.

• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills. 

• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment.

• Excellent problem solving skills with an ability to understand impact of shortterm and longterm solutions

• A healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest grit hope love social intelligence gratitude and a sense of humor. 

Additional Information :

KIPP Baltimore Compensation & Benefits

At KIPP Baltimore we are committed to providing competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing and growth of our employees.

Salary Range: $118000 $132000 (based on experience and qualifications)

Our benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Medical dental and vision insurance options

• Employerpaid life insurance shortterm and longterm disability coverage

• Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs (EAP)

Time Off & Leave

• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus scheduled school breaks

• Paid parental leave

Retirement & Financial Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match that requires no vesting period

Additional Perks

• Bonusly employee recognition program

• Access to discounts and wellness perks through our benefits providers

• A strong missiondriven culture 

For more information about this position please contact Hilarie Yoffe Recruitment Manager at or

Statement of NonDiscrimination:  KIPP Baltimore is committed to the ideal of diversity in its student body and in its faculty and staff.  KIPP Baltimore does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender disability age religion sexual orientation nationality or ethnicity. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.  

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime