Director of Data New Orleans, Louisiana

DIRECTOR OF DATAReports to the Chief Academic OfficerAbout Algiers CharterSince our inception in 2005, Algiers Charter has proudly served as a staple in the educational community. We believe that all students can achieve educational success. We are a two-school organization committed to excellence and student achievement. As we forge a strategic path forward, we are seeking dynamic educational leaders with a proven track record of success to help take our organization to the next level.The educational landscape in New Orleans requires significant performance and accountability. Our strategic plan for 2023 and beyond has unique operational, staffing, and instructional designs. If you are ready to share our vision and commitment to student achievement, we invite you to submit an application to join our team.What Success Means In This PositionThis position is a year-round exempt level position. The Director of Data facilitates the compliant tracking, collection, and reporting of all student data systems (e.g. SIS, CUR, PEP) and will create Individual Growth Plans (IGP) for every student in the school. This key strategic data reporting and analysis will be communicated to the CEO and Director of Performance & Accountability through the maintenance and development of a clear reporting calendar.Position Description & ExpectationsData LeadershipResponsible for developing structure and processes necessary to handle all data sources and IGPs for each student.Assist on other data projects or data systems as requested by the CEO and/or Director of Performance & Accountability.Lead and manage a team of indirect and direct reports to ensure all required reports are accurate and timely.Data Reporting and AnalysisIdentify and execute key strategic data reporting and analyses for the Chief Academic Officer.Develop consistent baseline reporting and value-added analysis.Utilize current, historical, trend analysis, comparative and predictive analyses.Focus on student and school performance, enrollment, staff satisfaction, retention, college completion, and state reporting.Work closely with instructional and operational leaders to ensure outcomes are incorporated into training and recruitment processes.Data Collection and RequirementsWork with key stakeholders to ensure accurate and comprehensive data collection.Ensure accurate data definition and communication with stakeholders.Develop and implement a plan for reviewing historical data and fixing incorrect data.QualificationsBachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in business, education, technology, or related field preferred.5+ years of technology, operations, project management or consulting experience; expert proficiency in Power School, State reporting Databases, FTP, Excel and PPT required.Previous experience or strong interest in K-12 public education preferred.Knowledge of and experience with school-facing technologies preferred.Demonstrated history of managing teams to achieve high performance targets.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.May require sitting, walking, standing, talking, and hearing.Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.Ability to work off ladders to a height of 30 ft.Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds.Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours when necessary.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.May work prolonged or irregular hours.Frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide or out-of-state travel.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Rotating within a school environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr