Educational Data Analytst
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled Educational Data Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role involves direct interaction with school district administrators to understand their data analysis needs and challenges. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining custom data dashboards while managing and updating data integrations. This role will report to the Head of Data Science. Newsela is a leading education technology company dedicated to meaningful classroom learning for every student. We deliver integrated, AI-powered solutions designed to unlock student engagement, empower teachers, and drive meaningful learning outcomes. Our suite of products supports knowledge and skill development, writing practice, daily instruction, assessment, and data-informed decision-making across K–12 classrooms. Grounded in learning science research, Newsela’s solutions integrate content, assessment, and analytics to help educators track progress, understand student outcomes, and deliver high-impact instruction that supports every learner.
Requirements
- Experience in working with educational data and familiarity with K-12 schools.
- Experience working with data visualization tools and dashboard design.
- Ability to translate complex data into digestible and actionable information.
- Advanced SQL skills.
- Experience working independently on projects.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for education and improving educational outcomes.
- +4 years of experience as a data analyst, data engineer, or similar role.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Python for data cleaning, analysis, and automation.
- Experience working with a K12 Student Information System such as Infinite Campus, PowerSchool, Skyward, or Aeries.
Responsibilities
- Engage with school district leaders and educators to understand their data analytics needs and to educate diverse stakeholders on how to effectively use the dashboards to interpret data.
- Design and develop customized metrics and dashboards.
- Utilize SQL for database management and queries, ensuring accurate and accessible data solutions.
- Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the data dashboards by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving platform and data quality issues to ensure reliable reporting and effective data modeling.
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and Product to enhance the data platform.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts.
- Gym reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Free access to the Calm app
- Rocket Lawyer
- Monthly tech stipend
- Parental leave
- Fertility support
- Adoption assistance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Flexible PTO
- Paid sick time off
- Company holidays
- Winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st)
- Annual learning and development allowance
- Incentive stock options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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