Director of Data and Assessment

Kipp Austin Public Schools • Baltimore, MD

274d • $118,000 - $132,000

About The Position

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 Baltimore's mission. This position requires exceptional communication and leadership skills. Candidates should possess a combination of experience in leading strong data-driven 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 high-quality data practices across the organization; develops the rigorous analytical reports and tools that will successfully mine student and teacher data and drive decision-making 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.

Requirements

• A passion for the mission of KIPP Baltimore.
• A Bachelor's degree (required).
• Proven leadership in setting and implementing a vision for how data is used in a school setting.
• Systems-level thinking with the ability to solve problems and build scalable solutions.
• At least five years' experience in quantitative data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Customer-service orientation, with an interest in assisting schools and end-users.
• 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.
• Ability to make data appear clear and accessible to a wide variety of audiences.
• Experience with database management and integration.
• Expertise in using spreadsheet tools (e.g. Excel, Sheets) to collect, manipulate, and report data.
• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Tableau and Illuminate strongly preferred.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services, SQL, and Python strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the regional data vision and strategy that is aligned to KIPP Baltimore's commitment to academic excellence and data driven instructional practices.
• Lead data governance and security strategy to develop organizational resilience to data exposure incidents.
• Collaborate with academic leaders to inform decision making, implementation planning and ongoing support around instructional technology initiatives and products.
• Build deep relationships with our new regional academic leader and each of our school leaders.
• Ensure the effective implementation of KIPP Baltimore's 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.
• Design, implement, and monitor the use of real-time data dashboards and platforms to support strategic decisions.
• Manage and ensure the quality of KIPP Baltimore's data.
• Collaborate with regional and school leadership teams to develop annual performance plans as well as accountability mechanisms.
• Provide reporting to enable the ED and Board to track progress against organizational goals and priorities.
• 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.
• Serve as regional test coordinator for interim assessments and conduct training for school-based staff on test compliance.
• Act as the region's state assessment expert.
• Build and maintain relationships with BCPSS and the KIPP Foundation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
• Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO), plus scheduled school breaks.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match that requires no vesting period.
• Bonusly employee recognition program.
• Access to discounts and wellness perks through our benefits providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree