National Data and Assessment Coordinator

PHALEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES

NATIONAL DATA AND ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR

www.phalenacademies.org

WHO WE ARE

At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from under-served communities. Our approach to leading successful schools builds on over 20 years of experience leading educational programs for children, the latest scientific research, and the best practices throughout the nation.

The academic success of our scholars is the primary focus of our schools. We teach a rigorous, research-based curriculum in a nurturing, fun & loving culture with high standards and expectations for all. We challenge our scholars, acknowledge their achievements and hard work, and continuously feed their desire to learn.

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the best of the best educators and invest heavily in our faculty through ongoing professional development and support. We value educators with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assessment and Data Coordinator will support the collection, analysis and use of data for all PLA schools as they work to ensure that each student is able to reach his or her academic potential. The Assessment and Data Coordinator is responsible for five main areas: a) System management and distribution of common assessment materials, b) management of data collection systems, c) presentation of professional development to teachers, school leaders and members of the shared services team, d) analysis of assessment data and e) creation of systems to ensure compliance with state and national testing requirements. The Assessment and Data Coordinator will work collaboratively with CAO, Regional Directors, Instructional Specialist, and school-leaders to create data systems to support the learning of all students.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• Candidates who are current or former teachers:
  • At least 2 years of teaching experience with historically under-served students. (required)
  • Achieved significant academic gains as a teacher in his or her own right.
  • Demonstrated experience in analyzing data and using results to modify curricula and instruction to ensure increased student mastery in his or her own classroom.
  • Experience leading professional development or teacher collaboration.
  • Fluency with or a willingness to learn about technology applications used to collect, store and process data such as, but not limited to; web-based assessment systems, Microsoft excel, Microsoft access, Tableau, SQL servers and other data bases.
• Candidates who are currently data analysts:
  • At least two years of demonstrated experience using technology applications to collect, store and process data such as, but not limited to; web-based assessment systems, Microsoft excel, Microsoft access, Tableau, SQL servers and other data bases. (required)
  • Experience leading or training others in the use of data systems.
  • Experience working with diverse stakeholders and/or working with cross functional teams.
  • Experience with or a willingness to learn about the data needs of school systems.
• All PLA staff members demonstrate the following:
  • Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the PLA mission and PLA community
  • A clear, authentic and transparent sense of your strengths and weaknesses as a professional; an ability to easily adjust tone
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continue professional development individually
  • Ability to break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, synthesize and analyze
  • Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of PLA students

Phalen Leadership Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

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