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10 Feb
2023
Data Analysis & Visualization Coordinator, Assessment & Analytics
Job Description
Information specific to this position: This position is in the Assessment, Research, Evaluation, and Accountability Department (AREA) and has an estimated start date of March 6, 2023.
Pay Range: $78,511 – $108,345 based on qualifications and experience*
Percentage: 100%
Work calendar days: 260 days
Duration of position: Ongoing
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.
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Job Description:
Support implementation of state, district, and local assessment programs and participate in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive data analytics system that supports PreK-12 leadership and community partners. This position will assist in building a systemwide analytics culture to improve experiences and outcomes for PSD students and staff. Maintaining data integrity in all analytics processes results in trust and subsequent use of data analytic tools by a wide array of system stakeholders. To carry out this vision of institutional excellence requires creative problem-solving skills, project-oriented work preferences, and a high level of proficiency with written and oral reports/presentations. Data visualization, a fluent understanding of fundamental statistical concepts, and proficiency in working with large data sets to carry out analyses with precision are key skills for this position.
Job Tasks:
1. Manage three times a year, the district-wide local test administration of NWEA MAP assessments, including collaboration with the IT department regarding account management, test administration, and data uploads in the PSD student information system. Test administration includes associated training of School Assessment Coordinators, Support school staff awareness/use of results via knowledge of associated district-developed and vendor reports/tools. 2. Collaborate with other assessment department administrators toward knowledge and capability to manage state assessment systems (e.g., CMAS, PSAT, SAT) within PSD, including associated training and support of School Assessment Coordinators and required materials management.
3. Collaborate with department staff in monitoring data accuracy and maintaining records systems associate with Acadience, MAP, CMAS, PSAT, SAT, and ACCESS assessment systems. Provide support, disseminate information, and respond to inquiries associated with these assessment systems as needed.
4. Access and synthesize information from student information systems, raw assessment files, surveys, and other sources to develop and disseminate systemwide research/evaluation reports and maintain/update data-visualization tools (i.e., Power BI). Support PSD stakeholders in use of associated findings/information toward system-improvement efforts (attaining the District Ends).
5. Assist in developing, conducting, and reporting results for employee, student, family, and community surveys (primarily online surveys using a tool such as Survey Monkey). Reporting results includes oral presentations, short written reports, and development/maintenance of associated data visualization tools to promote broad system access and use.
6. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Licenses required:
-Bachelor’s degree with coursework in statistics, quantitative analysis, measurement assessment, research methods; or the equivalent in relevant work experience.
-Experience in educational assessments and data systems strongly preferred.
-Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
Questions regarding this posting can be directed to hr@psdschools.org
