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Job Title: Data Scientist - Research & Assessmentand Requisition ID number: 59089
Close Date:11:59 PM on
Organizational Unit: Research & Assessment (10001130)
Site: Davis Center (0001)
FTE: 1.0 FTE, 52 Week; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: AMP(42)
Functional Area: Administrative

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SUMMARYUnder general supervision, performs complex coordination and partnership with technical and data use and predictive statistics that can advance academic outcomes for Minneapolis Public School students; position will be key in the identification of the most relevant data parameters to effect tangible results for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Applies skills to the development of analytics, data mining, statistical analysis, and designed experiments to answer some of the most important and compelling questions in preK-12 education regarding administrative efficiency, teacher quality, and student achievement for all groups.
• Engages with MPS departments to influence data literacy and data use.
• Creates data visualization dashboards and interactive reports.
• Develops and applies SQL data pulls to acquire and compile the necessary source data; develops and populates new data structures to support project as required.
• Develops robust statistical models and learning algorithms to extract valid inferences about students learning from unstructured data.
• Applies statistical analysis on resulting data sets: applying and interpreting statistical inference methodologies, regression models, cluster analysis, correlations, predictive variables, and other traditional statistical tests and data mining techniques to large datasets to identify meaningful trends, and patterns across relevant district data systems.
• Supports interpretation and presentation of the "story" that emerges from the insight gained.
• Supports program evaluations as requested.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Master's Degree in a quantitative field; AND three (3) years of professional program evaluation experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Knowledge of:

• SQL and relational databases.
• Data analysis and statistical modeling in SPSS, R, Stata, or SAS.
• Cultural, racial, and linguistic diversity of program stakeholders and considerable ability to work effectively in the cultural context of programmatic offerings and with MPS staff representing diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Statistics, research methods, and quantitative and qualitative research standards.
• Statistical software packages, databases, spreadsheets, and other computer programs to manage large data files and translate quantitative data into information useful for planning, evaluation, and other decision-making purposes.
• Advanced mathematical principles as applied to quantitative research and evaluation projects.
• Specialized MPS and state agency software applications and procedures.
• Principles of record keeping, records management, and management of confidential records.

Skill in:

• Defining data requirements for projects that allow for the creation of data sets necessary to meet project objectives.
• Using data visualization techniques in software such as D3, Tableau, etc.
• Empirical research and for answering hard questions with data
• Using a flexible analytical approach that allows for results to be at varying degrees of precision
• Ability to communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner
• Problem solving skills and quickly learning new concepts and methodologies as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work on high impact problems in a collaborative environment.
• Providing effective customer service, and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, advocates and representatives from community groups and government agencies.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing specialized presentation and graphics software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Minnesota State Driver's License may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage.

Salary:

• Bargaining Unit: AMP
• Grade: 70

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.