Manager of Data Analytics

Young World Physical Education; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools – Ed Center seeks a Manager of Data Analytics to lead data-driven initiatives across buildings and programs. The role supports data collection, reporting, and professional development to embed data inquiry cycles district-wide.

Responsibilities include coordinating state assessments, partnering with IT and MTSS, and guiding the creation of dashboards and data reports to inform instruction and district decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of experience in public administration and data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues.
• Experience developing and facilitating adult learning in large groups and one-on-one contexts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite skills.
• Experience with federal and state assessments.
• Experience with SPSS or other statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and implement professional development for district and school staff for data analytics platforms, including developing materials.
• Identify areas for further development on data analytics platforms with leadership.
• Manage relationships with vendors for dashboards and data sources, dashboard alterations, and issue troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with MTSS and curriculum leaders to implement data analytics solutions across levels and schools.
• Work with IT and Student Services to ensure data integrity and effective reporting.
• Prepare reports for State and Federal compliance and coordinate data submissions and training.
• Facilitate training to improve student data collection and assessment data processes.
• Assist staff in understanding and using state data systems.
• Assist in administering federally mandated assessments (MCAS) and distributing reports.
• Analyze data using Excel, pivots, and relational databases for statistical reports and presentations.
• Attend state and professional meetings as requested.

Skills

Data analysis

Public administration

Adult learning facilitation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

SPSS

State assessments experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Relational databases

Pivot tables

Job description

Manager of Data Analytics

Newton Public Schools – Ed Center – Newton, Massachusetts.

Summary

The Manager of Data Analytics is responsible for supporting data analysis within schools, including supporting, developing, and/or implementing professional development to support the district’s data analytics program(s) and their integration into data inquiry cycles. The Manager of Data Analytics also supports key student data collection, reporting, and special projects; and supports schools during state assessments (MCAS) as the district coordinator.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Minimum of 5 years of experience in public administration and data analysis and reporting
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
• Prior experience developing and facilitating adult learning in both large group and one-on-one contexts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite skills required
• Experience with federal and state assessments
• Experience with SPSS or other statistical software

Desired:

• Master’s degree in education, business, or public administration preferred
• Prior experience managing relationships with external vendors preferred
• Experience with relational databases preferred

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Data Analytics
   • Coordinates, plans, and implements professional development for district and school staff for data analytics platform(s), including developing materials.
   • Works with the Chief of Data and Research to identify areas for further development on data analytics platforms.
   • Manages relationships with vendors (including but not limited to data source connections in collaboration with IT, alterations to existing dashboards, development of new dashboards, and troubleshooting issues identified by school and district staff).
   • Works collaboratively with the Director of MTSS to understand data analytics needs within elementary schools and implements solutions to support those needs.
   • Works collaboratively with curriculum coordinators and department heads to identify data analytics needs by level and works with vendors to implement solutions.
   • Supports leadership (both school and district) in utilizing data analytic(s) platforms to support students and educational programs.
2. Support District Information and Assessment Needs
   • Supports the preparation and submission of all required reports for State and Federal compliance, coordinating and verifying data collection, and works with the Chief of Data and Research to assemble teams when necessary to coordinate report completion.
   • Coordinates communication between the Central Office and other departments for data collection for Federal, State, and departmental reports and assessments.
   • Responds to inquiries as assigned from central administration, city administration, principals, and others, including various State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education personnel regarding information included in departmental reports and general school department information, as well as assessment information.
   • Responds to inquiries as assigned from central administration, principals, and curriculum coordinators regarding requests for analysis of data.
   • Works closely with the Information Technology and Student Services staff on the current system of reporting to ensure data integrity.
   • Coordinates training programs as needed to provide school staff with the ability to comply with reporting requirements and high level data accuracy.
   • Collaborates with the schools in productive dialogue, conducting training as needed, to improve and make more efficient both student information collection and assessment data collection, as well as using accountability system data to inform instruction and support school data teams.
   • Assists school and district staff in utilizing and understanding data systems available from the state.
3. Guide administration of federally mandated student assessments
   • Works with schools and school-based assessment coordinators to plan for and properly administer federally mandated assessments (i.e., MCAS).
   • Manages the process of distributing student assessment reports from federally mandated assessments to families and schools.
4. Prepare Technical Reports
   • Coordinates inter‑departmental and school-level data collection for Federal and State reports and technical research reports.
   • Analyzes data using Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables, as well as other tools, for the creation of statistical reports and presentations.
   • Utilizes relational database queries in order to export data and to analyze and complete data submissions, typically in flat file format for electronic upload.
   • Conducts data analyses as required for standard reports, as well as additional reports that may be required by the Superintendent.
   • Present results of reports and analyses as needed.
   • Attends related state and professional meetings as requested.
5. Other Duties
   • Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Data and Research.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment. Majority of work is performed in a moderately noisy work environment, with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine and all other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 15 pounds

Position Type: Full‑Time

In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti‑racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Contact Information

• Caitlin Hogue
• Newton Public Schools – Ed Center
• Email: [e-mail]