Academic Data Specialist

Position Type: 12 month Exempt Role

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze Regional anchor metrics to identify regional and school trends impacting performance outcomes.

• Retrieve and disaggregate data from student information systems and state data portals.

• Develop clean easy-to-read charts graphs and reports to support stakeholder comprehension.

• Recommend clear consistent and sustainable pathways for data retrieval and reporting.

• Investigate positive and negative trends and provide recommendations for new metrics.

Systems Tools & Dashboard Management

• Create analysis tools processes and protocols to support leaders and teachers in using data.

• Support configuration input and ongoing maintenance of the Regional anchor metrics and School performance goals.

• Build and maintain academic performance dashboards for continuous monitoring.

• Ensure data sharing and storage processes remain secure in collaboration with the data team. 

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Partner with internal teams (Academics Student Supports Principal Managers KIPP Forward) to enhance data utilization for instructional improvement.

• Collaborate with external partners on data requests and cross-organizational projects.

• Respond to unique and urgent data requests from regional leaders and administrative stakeholders.

Professional Development & Capacity Building

• Conduct training for school leaders teachers and key stakeholders on collecting analyzing and interpreting student learning data.

• Provide guidance on using data to differentiate instruction and drive student achievement.

• Support development vetting and implementation of high-quality standards-aligned interim assessments.

General & Other Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought partner to the VP of Academics and Instruction on emerging data needs and strategy.

• Handle ad hoc requests and other duties as assigned to meet evolving organizational priorities.

Additional duties within reason may be assigned; such duties must be considered as beneficial and impactful to the mission of the organization.

Qualifications :

What you bring to the table: 

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree

• 5 years of relevant experience

• Experience with managing and entering data with at least 95% accuracy; familiarity with data management systems (PowerSchool SchoolMint Grow Illuminate Schoolytics Deanslist DRC- state data reporting system) 

• Experience working in nonprofit or education sectors with educationally underserved students (Desired)

Regional and office support staff must have the ability to...

• Operate a computer and standard office equipment on a daily basis

• Occasionally lift push or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds

• Move frequently throughout office and school environments to access equipment attend meetings or gather data/materials

• Maintain composure and emotional resilience in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

• Interpret and apply organizational policies procedures and data with accuracy

Additional Information :

What we bring to the table: Starting Salary is $60000 final salary will be commensurate with experience and education. 

We are a fast paced energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate the their best working environment we provide the following:

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option including medical vision and dental. 

• Employer Paid Short Term Disability

• $50000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee

• Retirement plan through PSSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program

• Employee Recognition: When we succeed together we celebrate together with our annual award ceremony holiday party and more!

• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer

• Longevity Bonuses: 2 5 and 10 year financial rewards

• Generous time off:

  • Paid leave for illness personal days bereavement jury duty and military-related leave

  • Paid parental leave for new families

  • Paid holidays as well as a granted weeks off--one week Thanksgiving break a two-week winter break a week-long spring break

  • Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 2:30 on selected Fridays)

• On-going professional  development opportunities:

  • Leader coaching sessions

  • Continuous professional development

  • Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis staff

If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis please visit our website to find out how to apply! 

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KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all our students families teachers staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time