[Remote] School Operations Data Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stride, Inc. is a company dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized education experiences. They are seeking a School Operations Data Specialist responsible for analyzing assessment data to improve student achievement and support data analysis training for educators. The role involves maintaining data files, interpreting assessment data, and developing reports for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analyzing local, state, and national assessment data as it relates to individual student performance and school improvement, focused on at-risk students
• Develop and maintain historical student and school data files to monitor and track performance
• Interpret and review assessment data with administrators and teachers
• Compile data from multiple assessments to develop student, subject, grade-level, or school achievement profiles
• Work with faculty and staff in schools to conduct training in the use of data to improve instruction to target academic achievement where learning and achievement gaps are present
• Ensure the validity of all data presented to staff and stakeholders
• Attend, as necessary and appropriate, training sessions/conferences related to assigned responsibilities to effectively use data to inform school improvement initiatives

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science or related field
• Two (2) years of data analyst experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to travel at least 25% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check
• Experience in using academic data to impact instruction and school strategic planning
• Knowledge of data processing software
• Skilled in explaining testing and statistics to administrators, teachers, and parents
• Ability to communicate, both in writing and orally, technical information in a way that is understandable to all stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff from various areas of responsibility
• Knowledge of quality management, systems, and strategic planning
• Ability to learn new software and processes as they become available
• Self-motivated and able to work in a quick paced environment
• Ability to design and format data files and tables and to modify and update such structures as required
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner
• Salesforce Experience working with data from various types of student assessments
• Experience working with large data sets including data analysis, interpretation, and display
• Experience working with SQL, Snowflake
• Possess strong communication, organizational, analytical, and written skills
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to interact positively with teachers, administrators, and support staff
• Possess knowledge of the school improvement process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

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