Director of Data and Compliance

VOICES COLLEGE BOUND LANGUAGE ACADEMIES•San Jose, IL

1d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Voices College-Bound Language Academies is a public charter school network that prepares learners for higher education through an academically rigorous, full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language program. Its educational approach emphasizes collaboration, language development, culturally sustaining practices, developmentally responsive instruction, and data-informed practice. The Director of Data and Compliance develops and maintains data dashboards to support data-informed decisions in a TK–8 dual-immersion charter school setting. The role ensures accurate and timely federal, state, and local data reporting and equips school leaders and educators to use data for instruction, compliance, and program improvement. The position also oversees data systems and integrations, supports assessment administration and analysis, and supervises and coaches at least one campus Principal. This is a permanent, salaried, exempt position following a 12-month calendar. It is based at El Zocalo (CMO) in San Jose, California, and reports directly to the Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer. The listed annual salary range is $100,000–$150,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, data science, educational leadership, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in education data management, analytics, or compliance.
Expertise with data visualization and dashboard tools such as Google Data Studio, Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
Strong understanding of data-driven instruction and its impact on student achievement.
Proficiency with student information systems, assessment platforms, and compliance databases.
Excellent training, coaching, and presentation skills for non-technical users.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Knowledge of California education compliance systems, such as CALPADS, Title I, English learner services, and special education.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to obtain training as needed.
Before final employment agreement, obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification, employment eligibility clearance, a cleared criminal background check, and valid TB clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in a dual-immersion or bilingual education setting.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities.
Ability to work independently, flexibility, and demonstrated success building a dual-immersion curriculum.
Understanding of dual-immersion instructional practices, school design, and the characteristics of public charter schools.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Apps.

Responsibilities

Design, build, maintain, update, and refine interactive dashboards covering student performance, attendance, enrollment, assessment results, and other relevant information.
Make dashboards user-friendly and tailored to administrators, teachers, support staff, students, families, and educational partners.
Integrate data from student information systems, assessment platforms, and compliance databases.
Oversee and supervise implementation of the E-Rate program, ensuring compliance with program requirements, timelines, and regulations.
Train and support administrators and teachers in using dashboards and data effectively for decision-making.
Foster a data-driven culture by helping educators interpret trends and apply insights to improve student learning outcomes.
Develop user guides, workshops, and professional development on data analysis and dashboard use.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of federal, state, and local reports, including CALPADS, Title I, English learner reclassification, special education compliance, and other required reporting.
Monitor education policies and regulations and ensure data practices align with legal and funding requirements.
Collaborate with external agencies, auditors, and district and state officials to maintain compliance.
Support administration and analysis of state and benchmark assessments, including CAASPP, ELPAC, and MAP.
Use dashboards to identify student achievement trends and areas for intervention.
Work with instructional leaders to connect data insights to bilingual education goals and dual-language program evaluation.
Manage data integrations across student information systems, learning management systems, assessment tools, and other platforms.
Ensure data security and privacy compliance under FERPA and other applicable laws.
Optimize technology tools for data visualization and reporting, and evaluate technology needs and recommend solutions to support instruction and school operations.
Directly supervise, coach, and provide professional development to at least one campus Principal.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, formal evaluations, and goal-setting sessions with the supervised Principal.
Partner with the Principal on school management, including campus culture, student outcomes, and family engagement.
Support the Principal in meeting network expectations, compliance requirements, and school performance goals; escalate critical campus issues to senior leaders as appropriate.
Support school administration as needed and perform other duties as assigned.