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KIPP is hiring an Academic Data Specialist to support the district's Academic team by collecting, organizing, and visualizing academic performance data. The role involves analyzing data trends, supporting data system maintenance, assisting with assessment logistics, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance instructional decision-making.

Highlights

Analyze regional and school academic performance data to identify trends and inform strategies.
Extract and manage data from student information systems and state data portals with high accuracy.
Create user-friendly charts, graphs, and dashboards to support stakeholder understanding.
Maintain and configure academic data systems and ensure secure data sharing.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to fulfill data requests and support instructional improvement.
Provide training on data collection, analysis, and interpretation to school leaders and teachers.
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience required.
Experience with data management systems such as PowerSchool, SchoolMint Grow, Illuminate, and DRC is needed.
Starting salary is $60,000 with benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, life insurance, and paid time off.
Position reports to the VP of Academics and Instruction and operates within the Regional Support and Leadership department.

Academic Data Specialist Full Description

Company Description

Academic Data Specialist:

The Academic Data Specialist plays a critical support role on the district's Academic team. The role focuses on collecting, organizing, and visualizing academic performance data that informs instructional decisions and district strategy. The specialist works under the supervision of the VP of Academics and Instruction to support internal data requests, contribute to routine and ad hoc reporting, and assist in maintaining the integrity of district performance data systems. The role also provides secondary support for assessment logistics and operations.

This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong Excel and data management skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for helping schools use data to improve outcomes for students. This role reports to the VP of Academics and Instruction.

Job Description

Position Type: 12 month, Exempt Role

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Data Analysis & Reporting

Analyze Regional anchor metrics to identify regional and school trends impacting performance outcomes.
Retrieve and disaggregate data from student information systems and state data portals.
Develop clean, easy-to-read charts, graphs, and reports to support stakeholder comprehension.
Recommend clear, consistent, and sustainable pathways for data retrieval and reporting.
Investigate positive and negative trends, and provide recommendations for new metrics.

Systems, Tools & Dashboard Management

Create analysis tools, processes, and protocols to support leaders and teachers in using data.
Support configuration, input, and ongoing maintenance of the Regional anchor metrics and School performance goals.
Build and maintain academic performance dashboards for continuous monitoring.
Ensure data sharing and storage processes remain secure in collaboration with the data team.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

Partner with internal teams (Academics, Student Supports, Principal Managers, KIPP Forward) to enhance data utilization for instructional improvement.
Collaborate with external partners on data requests and cross-organizational projects.
Respond to unique and urgent data requests from regional leaders and administrative stakeholders.

Professional Development & Capacity Building

Conduct training for school leaders, teachers, and key stakeholders on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting student learning data.
Provide guidance on using data to differentiate instruction and drive student achievement.
Support development, vetting, and implementation of high-quality, standards-aligned interim assessments.

General & Other Responsibilities

Serve as a thought partner to the VP of Academics and Instruction on emerging data needs and strategy.
Handle ad hoc requests and other duties as assigned to meet evolving organizational priorities.

Additional duties within reason may be assigned; such duties must be considered as beneficial and impactful to the mission of the organization.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree
5 years of relevant experience
Experience with managing and entering data with at least 95% accuracy; familiarity with data management systems (PowerSchool, SchoolMint Grow, Illuminate, Schoolytics, Deanslist, DRC- state data reporting system)
Experience working in nonprofit or education sectors with educationally underserved students (Desired)

Regional and office support staff must have the ability to...

Operate a computer and standard office equipment on a daily basis
Occasionally lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds
Move frequently throughout office and school environments to access equipment, attend meetings, or gather data/materials
Maintain composure and emotional resilience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Interpret and apply organizational policies, procedures, and data with accuracy

Additional Information

What we bring to the table: Starting Salary is $60,000, final salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

We are a fast paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate the their best working environment we provide the following:

$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
Retirement plan through PSSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual award ceremony, holiday party, and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards
Generous time off:
- Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
- Paid parental leave for new families
- Paid holidays, as well as a granted weeks off--one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
- Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 2:30 on selected Fridays)
On-going professional development opportunities:
- Leader coaching sessions
- Continuous professional development
- Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis staff

If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply!

www.kippstl.org/apply

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KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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