School Operations Data Specialist

Job Description

Residency Requirements: Indiana

The REMOTE School Operations Data Specialist is responsible for analyzing and interpreting assessment data as it relates to individual student achievement and to the overall academic performance of all schools grades K-12.

The position maintains accurate and confidential data files of student achievement and supports data analysis training for teachers and administrators to improve instruction and student learning outcomes, specifically for academically at‑risk students.

The role applies appropriate statistical measurements to data, reviews school and state data to develop comparison trends, and designs and develops reports for internal and external stakeholder reporting.

This is a remote, full‑time position.

Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week, and maintain a professional home office without distraction during the workday (usually 9‑5 or 8‑4) is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with analyzing local, state, and national assessment data as it relates to individual student performance and school improvement, focused on at‑risk students.
• Develop and maintain historical student and school data files to monitor and track performance.
• Interpret and review assessment data with administrators and teachers.
• Compile data from multiple assessments to develop student, subject, grade‑level, or school achievement profiles.
• Work with faculty and staff in schools to conduct training in the use of data to improve instruction and target academic achievement where learning and achievement gaps are present.
• Ensure the validity of all data presented to staff and stakeholders.
• Attend, as necessary and appropriate, training sessions or conferences related to assigned responsibilities to effectively use data to inform school improvement initiatives.
• Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

• OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Experience in using academic data to impact instruction and school strategic planning is required; knowledge of data processing software is invaluable.
• Skilled in explaining testing and statistics to administrators, teachers, and parents.
• Ability to communicate, both in writing and orally, technical information in a way that is understandable to all stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff from various areas of responsibility.
• Knowledge of quality management, systems, and strategic planning is required.
• Ability to learn new software and processes as they become available.
• Self‑motivated and able to work in a quick‑paced environment.
• Ability to design and format data files and tables and to modify and update such structures as required.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science or related field AND
• Two (2) years of data analyst experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel at least 25% of the time.
• Ability to pass required background check.
• DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Salesforce experience working with data from various types of student assessments.
• Experience working with large data sets including data analysis, interpretation, and display.
• Experience working with SQL, Snowflake.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and written skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to interact positively with teachers, administrators, and support staff.
• Knowledge of the school improvement process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is a virtual position that requires 25% travel.
• Job Type
• Regular
• At‑Will Employment

All employment is "at‑will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.

The "at‑will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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