Manager of Data Analysis, KIPP Massachusetts, Lynn, MA
Posted August 23, 2016
KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) is a national network of free, open-enrollment, public schools that are successful in helping students from educationally underserved communities develop the knowledge, skills, character, and habits needed to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. There are currently 183 KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia serving 70,000 students. Today, KIPP Massachusetts serves over 1400 students in our five schools in Boston and Lynn and almost 400 alumni on their journeys to and through college with our KIPP Through College Program.
What we do & why it matters.
Nation-wide, only 10% of students from low income communities like Lynn and Boston graduate from college, compared to 84% of their more affluent peers. Preparing our students for successful lives of independence and impact drives the work of all KIPP school leaders, teachers, and staff. Nationally, KIPP alumni graduate from college at 4 times the national average, which is good, but not good enough. We project our Class of 2015, the first to benefit from a 5-12 KIPP education, will graduate from college at 5 times the national average. Our goal is for 75% of our alumni to graduate from college.
Our Schools.
KIPP MA serves over 1,400 students at five schools in 2015-16. KIPP MA will serve over 1,600 students at five schools in 2016-17.
In Lynn, MA, we are building a K-12 education system across three schools. We currently serve students in grade K at KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary School, in grades 5-8 at KIPP Academy Lynn Middle School, and in grades 9-12 at KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate High School. We are excited to build our Lynn elementary school to serve grades K-1 in 2016-2017 and grades K-4 by 2019-2020.
In Boston, MA, we are building a K-8 education system across three schools. We currently serve students in grades K-1 at KIPP Academy Boston Elementary and in 5-8 at KIPP Academy Boston. We are excited to build our Boston elementary school to serve grades K-2 in 2016-2017 and grades K-4 by 2018-2019.
Across all our schools, 84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, 14% receive Special Education services, and 20% are identified as English Language Learners. At KIPP, we believe that all kids can and will learn, and our staff members are dedicated to ensuring we serve the needs of all our learners. We are at our best when we are engaging students’ joy and curiosity through rigorous curriculum that will put them on the paths toward lives of independence and impact.
By 2020, KIPP will serve 10% or more of Lynn public school students and join our charter peers in Boston to serve 20% of Boston’s public school students. We will also scale our KIPP through College (KTC) program to serve 857 alumni by 2020, effectively tripling the total number of students served by KIPP Massachusetts.
Manager of Data Analysis.
KIPP Massachusetts is seeking a Data Manager and Analyst to help with data management, analysis, and reporting, including implementation of efficient processes and systems for data reporting and collection. Specifically, the Data Manager and Analyst will create external and internal data reports and dashboards by pulling data from various databases and systems, executing analysis, managing databases, and ensuring data accuracy and quality. Data includes student/school information, grades/assessment scores, student character evaluations, performance management metrics, stakeholder satisfaction, teacher observation data, and other school data.
Responsibilities of this Role –
Assessment coordination:
– Ensure that elementary and middle school assessments are administered in accordance with the protocols and deadlines outlined by the state, test publisher, and/or regional teaching and learning team
– Execute data management aspects of assessment administration, such as application configuration and rostering
– Coordinate with Special Education and IT departments to ensure that assessments are administered smoothly and with fidelity
– Coordinate assessment administration at each school with school operations teams and the regional teaching and learning team
– Communicate school testing timelines to school and regional office staff
– Develop tools to ensure that assessment data can be efficiently collected if off-the-shelf solutions do not exist
Application support:
– Implement and support software applications used by the regional to collect and manage data, including the vendor-managed data warehouse
– Develop and execute professional development to ensure teachers are able to utilize software applications to complete corresponding tasks
Data analysis:
– Perform statistical analyses to support leader decision-making, including but not limited to:
* Longitudinal studies
* Multiple regressions
* Logistic regressions
* Developing assessment cut scores
– Communicate findings using multiple styles, including email, phone, and in-person presentation
– Wrangle data from multiple sources to ensure that relevant analyses can be performed
– Use open source statistical analysis software, such as R or Python
Data visualization:
– Iteratively develop interactive data visualizations using Tableau or, when necessary, other visualization tools, such as D3.js or Excel
– Wrangle data from multiple sources to ensure that relevant visualizations can be developed
– Ensure that users are familiar with the visualizations and can utilize them to perform the relevant visual analysis
Miscellaneous:
– Advise on other regional projects or processes, such as enrollment management or KIPP Foundation reporting
– Effectively create and update dashboard and other date deliverables based on the needs of teachers and leaders.
– Manage the region’s partnership with the Boston Charter Research Collaborative and run point on all corresponding projects
– Demonstrable project management skills and change management experience
– Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
– Previous work navigating a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
At KIPP, we believe that an excellent staff member does the following:
– Believes that all of us can and will learn and creates a positive learning environment with high expectations for all students and staff throughout the school;
– Thrives as part of a team-oriented, mission-driven culture;
– Exudes joy and a love of learning every single day;
– Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, coaching, and professional development;
– Constantly assesses progress, communicates results clearly, and uses data to inform decisions and set ambitious goals.
– Has a strong work ethic and commits to doing whatever it takes for students to excel, including committing to an extended work day and remaining available to colleagues, students, and families outside of school hours
Qualified candidates have the following:
– Bachelor’s degree in a mathematics or economics or related fields plus 2-3 years demonstrable experience
– Expertise in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (especially macros, building models)
– Data visualization, preferably using Tableau ideal
– Statistical analysis using open source languages like R or Python preferred
– Working with large spreadsheets and data warehouses, preferably using SQL
– Familiarity with scripting languages and APIs is a plus but not required
Compensation:
Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
KIPP MA is an employment at-will organization. KIPP Massachusetts, KIPP Academy Lynn, and KIPP Academy Boston are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race
, sex, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, special need, proficiency in the English language, or a foreign language. We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.