Systems Analyst

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 87,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A large urban school district is seeking a Systems Analyst for Grading Processes and Data in Chicago. This position focuses on enhancing grading policies through system improvements and collaboration with various departments. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least four years of relevant experience, including strong analytical and project management skills. Notably, candidates must be familiar with SAS and capable of delivering training and support in grading systems. A commitment to residence in Chicago is required.

Qualifications

Minimum four years of experience with school information systems and data analysis.
Experience in delivering training programs.
Professional experience in data analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with departments to enhance grading visibility and processes.
Develop specifications for grading policy enhancements.
Facilitate technical training in the Gradebook system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

SAS usage

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree or PMP certification

Tools

SAS

SQL

Project management software

Job description

Primary Location

Central-42 West Madison Street (Office of Teaching & Learning)

Position Type

Non-Union Position

Estimated Annual Salary Range

66,000.00 - 87,500.00

Overtime Status

Exempt

Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director of Instructional Systems and Supports, the Systems Analyst, Grading Processes and Data will work closely with the Grading Practice and Policy Coordinators in the planning, implementation, and project management of a district grading policy and an equity action plan to address and adjust the district’s current grading practices.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with other CPS departments to develop system processes to enhance district visibility and monitoring capabilities in alignment with policy and best practices.
Collaborate with other CPS departments to identify and prioritize system changes and enhancements needed to facilitate the district’s strategic initiatives related to evolving grading practices, including the development of technical specifications, and business rule development.
Collaborate with Policy and Information and Technology Services (ITS) teams to develop a process owner map of key functionalities in Aspen related to grading.
In partnership with ITS, develop and facilitate technical end-user training for teachers utilizing the Gradebook system in Aspen.
In partnership with ITS, ONS Network Data Strategist and other collaborators, provide support for end-user inquiries regarding Gradebook functionality in Aspen.
Support grading data analysis to inform policy development and practice continuous improvement.
Adhere to a set of guiding principles for analytic practice as established by the Data Governance Council.
Work with approved enterprise analytic tool sets (SAS, SQL).
Participate in the District’s Data Analyst User Group.
Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Master’s degree or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Experience

Minimum of four (4) years of experience with school information systems and/or data analysis.
Experience with the delivery of training programs using a variety of instructional techniques.
Experience with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
Experience writing code with data analytic tools (SAS, R, SPSS, STATA, etc).
Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in a role requiring data analysis skills, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to use or learn SAS is required.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps in order to solve problems creatively.
Strong communication skills (speaking, including presentations, listening, and writing).
Demonstrate high levels of integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions.
Strong strategic planning and project management skills, including the ability to set goals, establish a project timeline and manage activities toward goal fulfillment; knowledge of operations, management and organizational development.
Fluent in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, analysis, and charting.

Conditions of Employment

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency – Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. This Chicago residency requirement does not apply to part-time/temporary positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 – Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire. “Up-to-date” on vaccination is defined as being at least two weeks past all primary vaccine doses and any applicable boosters.

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