| JOB DESCRIPTION |
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SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
District 11 utilizes a data lake integrated with multiple internal and external databases to provide actionable insights that drive decision-making and improve student success. This position will play a crucial role in leveraging data to enhance student success and operational efficiency. The Data Scientist will focus on utilizing our data lake and developing machine learning and predictive models to support data-driven decision-making and improve student academic success. This individual will collaborate with a diverse team and multiple departments across the district that are responsible for data management and analysis, to create innovative machine learning and predictive models to support teaching and learning efforts in the district.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Access and utilize multiple data sources in the districts data lake for storing and managing data
- Develop and implement machine learning models to predict student performance utilizing multiple, longitudinal data sources
- Create predictive models to support strategies and improve student outcomes
- Collaborate with educators and administrators to translate data insights into actionable strategies
- Use data visualization tools to present complex data in an accessible and understandable manner
- Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance data-driven decision-making processes
- Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in data analysis, machine learning, and education technology
- Provides advanced problem solving and troubleshooting across several student information systems
- Maintain detailed documentation on processes, and track work progress using district provided software
- Provides full analysis, development, testing, and production implementation of projects
- Responsible for the timely delivery of critical data to the Colorado Department of Education on a regular and reoccurring basis
- Provides careful testing of automated solutions as required
OTHER DUTIES
- Performs related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of data science and predictive modeling processes
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data sets and identify patterns and trends
- Project Management: Capable of managing multiple projects and tasks efficiently, ensuring timely delivery
- Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity
- Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying and resolving data-related issues
- Collaboration: Effective in working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals
- Adaptability: Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience
- Proven experience analyzing data, preferably in an educational setting
- Strong proficiency with data warehousing solutions (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, AWS Redshift, etc.) with familiarity with SQL
- Knowledge of machine learning or deep learning tools in programming languages such as Python or R
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Customer service-orientation; ability to be responsive to Director’s requests quickly and efficiently, utilizing good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability in and commitment to learning and the continual improvement of services
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other support and technical staff
- Knowledge of data security and compliance best practices
- Ability to prioritize; good organizational and time management skills: detail orientation
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the education sector or working with educational data
- Certifications in Snowflake or related tools
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports directly to the Director of Data Science
Collaborates with other divisions and departments to support technological needs and initiatives across the district.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in a typical office environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for extended periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. Work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
WORK YEAR
260 Days |
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SALARY RANGE |
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From: $89,788 to $107,305/year
260 day/year
1.0 FTE
D11 Salary Grade P08 |
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Benefit Eligibility |
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This position is eligible for benefits. Benefits include the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, District Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Long-term Disability, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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PDF:
Per approval by the Board of Education: All Executive Professional employees shall be allocated $1500 annually towards a Professional Development Fund (PDF). Amount allocated will be prorated based upon date and length of hire. Rules and restrictions of use provided in the Executive Professional Meet and Confer Handbook - ARTICLE 8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND.
Mileage:
Per annual approval by the Board of Education: Employees shall be reimbursed at the rate established by the Board when a privately owned automobile is required to be used in the performance of official duty. Rules and restrictions of use provided in the Certified Teachers CSEA Master Agreement – Article 10.6 TEACHING CONDITIONS/ASSIGNMENTS and/or the Educational Support Professional Meet and Confer Handbook - 17.4 MILEAGE ALLOWANCE.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY |
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School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services (whether actual or perceived), race, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator.
NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX – Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For additional information, please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599, Phone: 719-520-2288, FAX: 719-520-2442
The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11: AC, AC-R, GBA, GBAA, JBB, JBB-R
| APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS |
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A complete application should include the following:
( **Current D11 Staff require Resume, Cover Letter and Principal/Admin License unless already in Principal/Admin role**)
- A Completed D11 Online Application Submission
- Cover Letter
- Professional Resume. Please ensure that your resume includes both months and years for ALL certified work experience over the last 15 years. These dates will only be reviewed once for your salary offer.
- Three Letters of Recommendation (2 supervisory, 1 collegial)
- Official Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
- Eligibility for (a copy of) a valid Colorado Licensure (if applicable). Please ensure this is a legible document.
To upload documents into your application, follow link for directions https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1693230217/d11org/dc7hxx3un0l6r2jmh12m/FAQ_Updated2219.pdf.
Any uploaded documents will carry over to future applications in D11.
Our Talent Management Compensation Team uses the transcripts, resume, and applications to determine where the applicant is placed on the salary schedule, so please make sure your application is complete.
Compensation uses these to ensure equity within our salary setting processes and to compare the candidate’s years of experience and education to the requirements of the job description. Compensable factors are inclusive of education and work experience.
Factors for determining pay at the minimum value of the pay range
Job descriptions define the minimum requirements the applicant must meet to be eligible for the job. Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements should not be considered as potential candidates. Salaries for applicants that meet the minimum requirements of the job will be set at the minimum of the pay range for the job.
NOTE:
- *Lanes for Teachers are determined by the transcripts provided.
- Grades for ESP’s and Exec Pro’s are determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title
- *Steps for all are determined by their experience listed on the application and resume.
Factors for determining pay above the minimum value of the pay range
Teachers receive a maximum of 14 years’ experience (and experience must be within the last 15 years). Years of experience are reviewed on the application and resume. Please view “How Your Compensation is Determined” resource for further details.
Educational Support Professionals and Exec Pro’s are placed on the appropriate step according to their experience. Please view the “How Your Compensation is Determined” resource. |
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