Data Coordinator

Data CoordinatorThe Data Coach's role is to continuously improve the quality of the support that teachers, administrators, and counselors administer to students and their families through improving the use of data to improve and inform instruction.An educational leader who guides school-level staff through the process of collaborative inquiry based on student centered data to improve teaching and learning for all. The Coach possesses a strong commitment to ensure equity for each and every student in the building. Coach will provide support to the school so that capacity around a data-driven culture is built, and sustained. In addition, the Coach will assist administration with decisions that can be made to significantly improve student achievement. The Coach will lead the school community toward a shared vision and a common understanding of the value of available data. Creating a continuous process for analyzing, interpreting, and acting upon data through a developed and unified protocol is a major responsibility of the Coach. The Coach works closely and communicates with the school community data teams including administrators, teachers, support staff, and community entities. This position serves many roles as a facilitator, consultant, coach, and mentor.Essential duties and responsibilities include:Facilitating collaborative data meetings, working with individuals or teams to plan for data-driven instructional decisionsProviding guidance on analyzing and interpreting data to improve instruction and student outcomesDeveloping a positive and supportive relationship with staff and studentsSupporting and monitoring the effectiveness and progress of the school's implementation of best practices outlined in the school improvement plan to aid in improving instruction, and academic progress of scholarsAssisting with coordinating and planning responsive school-level professional learning based on data analysisPlanning and assisting administration with implementation of interventions, and professional learning collaborativelyAssuming a strong coaching role and mindsetAssessing current school practices based on data to explore alternatives, assisting with opportunity for changeOther duties as assigned based on the guidelines of school administratorsQualifications:Preferred five (5) years of effective classroom teaching experienceThorough and complete knowledge of Indiana High School Academic Math and Reading/Language Arts StandardsProven ability in the collection, disaggregation, and interpretation of data pointsAbility to organize, and share data with administration and support staff that leads to the implementation of effective professional development based on the needs of Scholars and teachersAn explicit understanding of effective Math and Reading/Language Arts curriculumAbility to effectively collaborate with various groups within and outside of the educational environmentRequired participation in professional development related to data collection and interpretation during the school year and summerAdditional qualifications and training preferred:Excellent written and communication skillsKnowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google SheetsPrevious experience in data collection and interpretation preferredFamiliarity or training with Harvard Data Wise protocolsPhysical demands:Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 25 lbs., sit, stand, walk, speak, hear and use close vision