Specialist, School Quality and Accountability

DC Public Charter School Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,924 - 90,911; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Generous telecommuting policy

PSLF Program eligibility

Job summary

The DC Public Charter School Board is seeking a Specialist in School Quality and Accountability. This key role involves supporting the Director and team in implementing academic accountability across charter schools. Responsibilities include project management, technical assistance, and data analysis.

The position offers competitive salaries ranging from $77,924 to $90,911, along with a comprehensive benefits package and a generous telecommuting policy.

Qualifications

• Experience with academic data interpretation and accountability expectations.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support charter goals development with school leaders.
• Implement and improve the Charter Goals Policy.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects related to academic accountability.
• Provide technical support for school leaders regarding academic data.
• Contribute to charter review and renewal reports.
• Analyze academic performance datasets and interpret business rules.
• Inform school leaders about testing results and performance ratings.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Technical assistance

Communication

Tools

Data visualization tools

Scripting tools

Job description

Job Title: Specialist, School Quality and Accountability

Department: School Performance Department

Reports to: Director of Accountability

Location: Washington, DC (Two days of Telework)

ABOUT THE DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD (DC PCSB)

Every day, we’re doing the work to ensure that 44,000+ public charter school students, families, and communities receive a quality education that makes them feel valued and prepared for lifelong learning, fulfilling careers, and economic security. DC PCSB is an independent agency of the District of Columbia government. Our mission, vision, values, and work are rooted in the principle of ensuring that every DC student has access to a quality education.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will serve as a key contributor and technical resource, supporting the Director and the broader team in implementing academic accountability work across DC public charter schools. You will help bridge the gap between complex academic data and the real-world context of school leadership by supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of rigorous, fair, and mission-aligned academic accountability goals and systems.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiation & Strategy: Support the charter goals development and revision process with school leaders by helping ensure measures are rigorous, aligned, and reflective of unique school models (e.g., Adult Ed, Alternative, or Early Childhood).
• Policy Implementation: Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of the Charter Goals Policy and support alignment with DC PCSB’s academic accountability system, ASPIRE.
• Project Management: Coordinate and support cross-functional projects related to academic accountability, charter goals implementation, policy rollout, and portfolio initiatives by tracking timelines, organizing stakeholder communication, monitoring deliverables, and supporting successful execution aligned with organizational priorities.
• Technical Assistance: Provide guidance and technical support to school leaders regarding academic data interpretation, accountability expectations, and charter goals processes throughout the goals lifecycle.
• Report Development & Review: Contribute to the drafting, analysis, and review of charter review and renewal reports by developing technical content, synthesizing findings, and supporting quality assurance efforts to ensure consistency and accuracy across deliverables.
• Evidence Synthesis: Compile and synthesize multi-year academic performance data into clear summaries, findings, and supporting documentation for internal and Board-facing recommendations.
• School Performance Data Analysis: Analyze academic performance datasets to support the implementation and refinement of assessment methodologies and accountability tools. Interpret business rules, review growth metrics, and contribute to accurate, data-informed evaluations of school performance and long-term viability. Experience with commonly used data visualization, scripting, and/or transformation tools is preferred.
• Technical Liaison: Communicate with school leaders regarding testing results, performance ratings, and accountability framework expectations by translating technical information into clear, actionable guidance.
• Strategic Coordination: Identify potential concerns or trends in school performance data and collaborate with internal departments (Finance, Equity, Legal, etc.) to support appropriate follow-up, monitoring, or intervention planning.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with prior experience in a similar role. DC PCSB offers a comprehensive benefits plan covering 100% of the employee’s insurance premium. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. Please visit the studentaid.gov website for eligibility details and requirements. DC PCSB offers a generous telecommuting policy.

The salary for this role is $77,924.00 - $90,911.00.

DC PCSB is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a unified workplace. We are committed to ensuring all employees feel valued and respected. We recognize that multiple perspectives and experiences contribute to a strong and effective team, enhancing our ability to fulfill our mission.