KIPP 
KIPP Public Schools is a network of 270 public charter schools with nearly 10,000 educators and more than 160,000 students and alumni. You can learn more at www.kipp.org.

KIPP JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools  is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

High quality teaching in our classrooms is not only about getting great academic results; it must also be about encouraging and equipping our students to use their voices to call out injustice and to build a more just world. We are more committed than ever to making sure ALL decisions that affect students at KIPP Jacksonville are filtered through a lens of equity and racial justice.

In the 2022-23 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating 2,000+ students, kindergarten through tenth grade, in the North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida:

• KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten - 2nd, 6th – 8th grade
• KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten – 7th grade
• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten – 8th grade
• KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 10th grade

To support these schools, we will employ approximately almost 300 full-time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues that represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach. To see all openings, visit our Regional Job Board.

The Data Analyst (DA) supports the processes and tools that empower regional analysis of key performance indicators (tracking, collection, storage, and analysis of data).

The DA will primarily maintain and expand the region’s data infrastructure to support operational decision-making with robust analytics tools. This includes managing the regional data warehouse and the pipelines that move data between systems. In addition, the DA provides robust data analysis by building dashboards, generating cyclical and ad-hoc reports, and maintaining a user-friendly central access point. 

The ideal candidate for this position will have a deep passion for racial justice and equity for all children and thrive on helping people. This means that a candidate understands that every data point is a child, and they keep a lens on mitigating bias and stereotypes. Additionally, the candidate is comfortable spending long periods of time working independently and in front of the computer screen but can be called upon to effectively present data to a variety of audiences.

The role is a full-time, manager-level role that reports to the Regional Director of Operations on the shared services team and is part of the larger operations team that supports schools. As a member of the shared services team, this individual would be responsible for doing whatever it takes to ensure that students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond. This position is year-round and performs duties as assigned by their manager. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but can vary based on role and season.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Infrastructure Management

• Maintain and troubleshoot the integrity of data linkages between data source systems and data warehouse
• Develop and maintain documentation such as a data dictionary that describes the contents, formats, and structure of the data warehouse and the relationship between its elements
• Perform maintenance and support tasks on the central reporting platform, Racetrack, hosted on Google Sites.
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.
• Partner with regional and school operations staff to conduct data quality audits to ensure accurate and complete data is warehoused through student information and other data systems
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of all regionally standardized data sources and systems, being constantly aware of new updates and incorporating changes into analytical approaches and data visualizations
• Seek feedback from teammates and end-users to improve the product

Data Analysis

• Collaborate with the Data & Assessment Systems Manager to define regional data analysis and reporting plan and deliverables, school-facing data support, academic data and norms on data practices
• Conduct descriptive analysis on outputs from KIPP Jacksonville’s student information system, student assessments, teacher evaluations, and other organizational data platforms
• Design, implement and monitor the use of real-time data reports and Tableau dashboards to support strategic decisions at the regional and school level
• Develop predictive and statistical models with student data to support the academics, operations, and student support teams in allocating resources efficiently and making informed programmatic decisions
• Translate data into relevant insights and implications and support stakeholders in interpreting findings
• Regularly monitor key metrics and report significant changes or trends

Data Culture or Data Strategy

• Seek opportunities to increase stakeholder ability to use data
• Help to plan for and lead the training of school and regional staff on using data systems and interpreting data reports
• Assist with mentoring school and organizational leaders on using data to improve instructional planning and drive student achievement
• Serve as expert and contributing member of cross-functional teams on topics such as: best practices for collecting and storing data, research design, using data insights to drive planning and decision-making, turning data into impactful stories, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• A deep commitment to KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville’s mission, vision, and commitment to racial justice and equity. 
• KIPP Jacksonville Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators and staff who embody them
• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or equivalent field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience writing and optimizing SQL queries
• Experience with relational databases, data modeling, database design, implementation, and management.
• Experience building data visualizations, dashboards, and other decision-making tools using industry-recognized BI tools, such as  Tableau (preferred), Looker, and Microsoft Power BI.
• Proven ability to translate data sets for a wide variety of audiences.
• Experience with or willingness to learn new cloud technologies for warehousing data.
• Ability to compare and reconcile data from disparate sources and systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from accredited institution in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or equivalent field
• Analytics experience, preferably at a school system or non-profit for 2+ years
• Familiarity with at least one of the following coding languages: Python (preferred), Java, Go, PowerShell, Node.js, or Ruby
• Experience with any of the following systems is a definite plus
  • Focus Schools Software
  • PowerSchool
  • SchoolMint
  • Illuminate
  • DIBELS Data System
  • Clever
  • Gsuite Administration
  • Whetstone
  • Zendesk
  • NWEA (MAP)

APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings.  Link here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville 

COMPENSATION*
Our compensation is very competitive and is commensurate with experience 

• Compensation for this role will be between $50,000-$60,000
• Free individual level health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance 
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match

*Please note offers are subject to change.

QUESTIONS
If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please email Lauren at [email protected]. Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.