Academics Data Science Associate

Stride, Inc.•US - VA - Remote, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, VAVA. We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of VAVA is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

Requirements

Attach an image of your VA teaching license to your K12 profile docs. Merely providing the number will not suffice.
Must live in VA or directly on the border.
Able to attend several meetings and events in person in VA.
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or field related AND Two (2) years of data analyst experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working with data from various types of student assessments.
Experience working with large data sets including data analysis, interpretation, and display;
Possess 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; and
Possess knowledge of the school improvement process.
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to travel at least 15% of the time.
Ability to pass required background check

Nice To Haves

Experience in using academic data to impact instruction and school strategic planning is required and 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 are 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.

Responsibilities

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 to 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/conferences related to assigned responsibilities to effectively use data to inform school improvement initiatives.