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Job Summary  The Analyst, School Stat position would focus on collecting, analyzing, and reporting school police data, so that school police are able to make informed decisions regarding violence prevention and safety for all students. Additionally, this analyst would work with the Chief of Schools to establish an official school stat process for central office and works with all departments to ensure that topics are presented for discussion. The Analyst - School Stat will report to the Chief of Schools and Chief of School Police. Essential Functions  Formulates mathematical or simulation models of management and operational problems for solution by computers or other methods to assist with School Police tracking and reporting of data. Analyzes and documents study findings and drafts alternate plans for implementation of new systems, procedures or organizational changes for School Police. Drafts narrative, statistical and graphic reports and participates in the preparation of group presentations, detailing analyses, evaluations, alternate action plans and recommended courses of action for presentation to management about School Police data. Assists in facilitating implementation of new systems and/or procedures; may install and train personnel in applications; monitors and evaluates process; and advises management of obstacles. May develop or update operating manuals outlining established methods of performing work in accordance with organizational policy. Develops a school stat structure where all central office departments convene and discuss pressing topics. Liaises between offices to coordinate the school stat topics and presentations. Desired Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business intelligence, data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, or related field.  Master’s degree preferred.  Degree must be from an accredited college or institution. Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus. Experience using GIS mapping software preferred.

Overview The Director of Student Culture & Support is a full-time position primarily charged with ensuring that Noble 1) meets legal compliance around its discipline & cultural practices, 2) is consistently implementing internal handbook policy, and 3) is continuously improving its overall culture, equity in discipline outcomes, and student retention across all campuses in the Network. The DSCS reports directly to the Chief Academic Officer.  About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,400 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. Key Roles and Responsibilities Ensure General Compliance & Quality   Work closely with the Campus Accountability Officer, conducting ~20% of the campus school audits Regularly monitor culture-based data (student retention, demerits, suspensions, expulsions, etc), identifying areas of strengths and focusing campus and Network leadership’s attention and resources on areas of greatest concern/need, paying particular attention to issues of equity. Troubleshoot around possible areas of concern (Network-wide or campus-specific) regarding any discipline and culture issues, including paperwork and processes around expulsion and suspensions.  This includes serving as the hearing officer for the suspension appeal process and conducting a monthly suspension audit process that assesses the quality and compliance of network wide discipline practices. Work closely with the Director of Student Services and legal to ensure all campuses are in compliance with their culture and discipline-based interactions and paperwork with students with IEPs, 504s, and ELL status. Serve as Noble’s single point person with both internal and external parties around discipline and culture, ensuring internal consistency in messaging and practice.  This involves maintaining relationships with local and state agencies that regulate Network compliance—and working closely with Noble legal to understand and determine Noble minimums—and keep relevant campus and Network personnel current of all federal, state, and local regulations concerning discipline.   Facilitate the Development and Sharing of Discipline/Culture Best Practice Maintain an open and healthy dialogue with campus principals, Deans of Discipline/Culture, and other key personnel (including relevant NST personnel) to ensure the ongoing investigation, documentation, and sharing of best practices in terms of discipline, culture, equity, and student retention. Facilitate Network-wide Dean of Discipline/Culture meetings (August Onboarding, Network Collaboration, etc.) to provide resources to staff about shared issues, policies, procedures, and best practices. Build a supportive and inclusive community within this group—improving the communication, sharing, and overall growth amongst its members. Serve as an ongoing resource for campus administration (Deans of Discipline/Culture, Principals, etc.) and manage appropriate knowledge management systems (Google site, etc.)—fielding and investigating questions they have regarding their discipline & culture, providing information around best practices to help inform campus decision-making, and tracking their resolution of challenging issues. Foster strategic initiatives, through collaboration, working groups and committees, that grow the network’s capacity for restorative practices, equitable discipline outcomes, character development, and, ultimately, student retention.   This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing and/or supporting the launching of key initiatives tied to Noble’s 2019 Student Retention Steering Committee work (e.g. summer restorative programs, increased SEL supports, improved MTSS/SoC systems) Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students A proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities, and maintain focus Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of constituents Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  A comprehensive compensation plan will include a bonus incentive and a competitive benefits package. Application Process Please be prepared to submit a resume and at least 5 references. Please direct inquiries about this role to:  [email protected] Statement of Non Discrimination At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education. Who We're Seeking Noble believes in establishing and reinforcing an environment conducive to learning and optimizing the time our students have for academic and personal growth. Noble students arrive having a variety of prior learning and home experiences. This presents both challenges and opportunities. While Noble has an established code of conduct from which all disciplinary actions stem, a person assuming the role of Dean of Discipline should be consistent in implementation of the code of conduct, while remaining creative in generating programs and processes that are tailored to the student population and the school community in which they serve. The Dean of Discipline is responsible for helping to lead a team of disciplinarians responsible for multiple tasks related to maintaining student culture; they lay the vision for the pathway toward student development of behavioral and social norms that will lead to success in Noble and beyond. The Dean of Discipline is also responsible for maintaining and building relationships with students in most need of support and their families, along with the development of community partnerships that may provide alternative strategies for student growth and development. The Dean of Discipline will communicate and collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment of overall vision. Experience working with students in educational environments is required. Roles and Responsibilities The Dean of Discipline will execute a number of different roles in order to ensure that we maintain a high standard of student culture. The main roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Managing the culture systems for two grade levels (approximately 500 students) Creating and maintaining effective entrance procedures Creating and maintaining effective hallway/lunch procedures Creating and maintaining effective exit procedures Creating and maintaining effective extra-curricular events procedures Running weekly detention meetings with all students who received a detention Running weekly detention reports  Monitoring PowerSchool (internal data entry system) to keep track of demerits entered on a daily basis Providing professional development for teachers and staff as it relates to Discipline and Culture Creating and maintaining effective procedures for in-school suspensions Owning and executing all investigations that lead to out of school suspensions Owning all communication regarding out of school suspensions with parents and families Working as a member of the MTSS team to ensure we are providing appropriate supports for all students   Managing a staff of 5-10 disciplinarians Creating schedules for all disciplinarians to ensure the needs of the building are met Coaching and developing the disciplinarians over the course of the year Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness An adept skill of data collection, analysis, action planning and execution A history of executing current role with excellence and achieving top-tier results in current role Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life Experience in managing people, systems, and/or projects Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

Be Noble. Be a Dean of Instruction at Noble. Description Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education. Who We're Seeking The Dean of Instruction is responsible for leading the development of the instructional staff. They lay the vision of the pathway for student academic gains. This may include, but is not limited to, direct teacher coaching, curriculum oversight, course auditing, standardized test coordination, organizing on-site professional development, and researching off-campus development opportunities. The Dean of Instruction is also responsible for maintaining and building enduring relationships with staff members, as well as managing content department chairs and content specific department planning. The Dean of Instruction will communicate and collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment of overall vision. Each Dean of Instruction will manage the logistics and day to day operations of a specific grade level. In this capacity, the Dean of Instruction will have the ability to shape the culture of the entire grade level team. Roles and Responsibilities Coach caseload of teachers (10-15) toward meeting their goals in terms of GPA, P/SAT growth, attendance, and culture Plan for each teacher’s growth and support throughout the school year Observe teachers once per week for 20-30 minutes Share observation feedback within 24 hours using the Framework for Instructional Excellence Debrief with teachers once every 2 weeks for 30-45 minutes using progress towards goals, video/observation evidence, gradebook data, student work, etc. Serve as the first line of support for caseload of teachers Advocate for caseload of teachers within the school by-celebrating successes, sharing struggles, and promoting professional growth Analyze data and facilitate quarterly data conferences with coaching caseload Co-own and communicate academic vision, goals, and requirements with fellow Deans of Instruction and in consultation with Principal Refine and uphold academic vision documents (Framework for Instructional Excellence, Instructional Framework, and other policies) through staff meetings, smaller team meetings, weekly e-mail communication, etc. Track progress toward academic goals and intervene with specific teachers and teams as necessary Assign, inspect, and offer feedback on all academic deliverables (coaching reflections, planning documents, quarterly data analysis, etc.) Lead one Grade Level Team toward meeting their goals in terms of GPA, P/SAT growth, attendance, culture, community service, and enrichment Set and track team vision and own the Grade Level promotion and academic growth goals Plan and execute  bi-weekly  grade level meetings of 60-75 minutes to drive progress toward meeting and exceeding grade level goals Communicate with Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, and Dean of Discipline as needed to support teachers and students toward meeting grade level goals In partnership with the Dean of Students, oversee MTSS process for grade level team Plan and execute grade level celebrations (Town Hall, Big Group, incentives, etc.) Oversee any instructional projects as necessary Collaborate with IB coordinator around course offerings, vertical alignment, and student success  Support with hiring process for new teachers Offer input and recommendations on teacher decisions regarding curriculum, text selection, content focus, etc. Support and develop teacher-leaders Observe teacher-leaders in meetings Provide feedback based on school core values to further develop mid-level leaders Serve as a thought partner in planning meetings Attend and assist with important school functions - testing, celebrations, open houses, etc. Noble Quality Non-negotiables A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life A belief in executing Noble’s approach to high expectations An unwavering belief that all teachers want to and will do their best when supported and developed Ownership of results for both the students and teachers on the grade level you support  An ability to flexibly respond to teacher and students needs based on results and feedback A record of pursuing and achieving ambitious academic results A record of coaching others to achieve ambitions academic results preferred A regular practice of reflection and desire to continuously improve A bachelor’s degree Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

About Noble   Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education.  Who We're Seeking The Dean of Students (DoS) at Gary Comer College Prep is directly responsible for ensuring that our school has a culture and multi-tiered support systems that lead to the provision of an optimal learning environment for scholars as demonstrated by high promotion rates and scholar retention. This is accomplished by supporting the Assistant Principals of 9/10 and 11/12 in ensuring that scholars at GCCP complete promotional criteria, ideally prior to June and if not by June through summer school. Additionally, it is accomplished by ensuring meaningful scholar experiences through the coordination of community service opportunities, robust enrichment (sports and clubs) options, and targeted interventions. The DoS also executes scheduling, Night School, and Summer School. Roles and Responsibilities As DoS you work collaboratively with APs around all promotion criteria except Community Service and Enrichment; for these systems, structures, and results the DoS is the primary owner.  Also, the DoS leads the development of support systems for scholars who are not on track to promote or meet school-wide goals (i.e. F Count, detention count, and attendance). The DoS will have the autonomy to think creatively about how to achieve goals and will be held accountable to results through management by iteration. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Creating and maintaining a school-wide 9 th -12 th  Grade promotion tracker Leading monthly MTSS 9/10 and 11/12 meetings with AP, DoD, DoSE, Social Worker Co-planing bi-weekly MTSS grade level meetings Communicating with and supporting advisors in planning tier one interventions for struggling advisees Sharing school-wide promotion tracker with pre-identified trends and areas of focus at a bi-weekly cadence Working with APs to determine responses to data when analyzing progress-to-goals for grades, discipline, attendance, CS, enrichment, and PE Leading the SST in developing interventions that support scholars with more than 2 Fs, on track to earn two discipline classes, and/or on pace to earn 10-20 days of absences Collaborating with APs and GLDs to develop grade level specific interventions that support scholars with 2 or more Fs, on track to earn 20-26 detentions, and/or not on pace to attend school at least 88% of the year Collaborating with APs and advisors to develop advisor-specific interventions that support advisees who have 1 F and are on track to earning a discipline class Creating processes to own community service from beginning to end Creating processes to own enrichment from beginning to end Creating processes to own the execution of night/summer school from beginning to end. Creating processes to own the execution of RCPU from beginning to end. Ensuring up-to-date accurate transcripts Working with APs 9/10 and 11/12 to complete all scheduling tasks for the year Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness Adeptly skilled at data collection, analysis, action planning and execution A history of executing current role with excellence and achieving top-tier results in current role Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life Experience in managing people, systems, and /or projects Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

About KIPP Bay Area Public Schools KIPP is a non-profit network of 224 college-preparatory, public charter schools across the country educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. KIPP schools are united by a common mission, a commitment to excellence, and a belief that if we help children develop the academic and character strengths they need for college and choice-filled lives, they will be able to build a better tomorrow for themselves, for their communities, and for us all. There are currently 15 KIPP schools across the Bay Area educating nearly 6,000 students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City and supporting over 3,000 alumni around the country. About the Data & Evaluation Team   We want every layer of our organization -- from our Executive Team to our teachers -- to feel empowered by data, and ready to learn and grow from it so that we can best support our students, families, and staff.  To do this, we aim to make actionable insight readily available, drive regional evaluation to identify and share best practices, improve processes and role sustainability, and to inspire introspection among our teammates. Position Overview We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our relentlessly curious, entrepreneurial regional Data and Evaluation team. They will focus on a portfolio of work that supports college matriculation, persistence, and alignment with KIPP Foundation reporting metrics. We are looking for a data evangelist, who not only enjoys diving deep into data sets and uncovering key insights but also is excited by building data literacy and championing a data-driven culture. The ideal candidate will be an analytical, resourceful problem-solver and a skilled communicator. This is a highly collaborative position, as the Data Analyst will work cross-functionally with several teams at our Regional Support Office in Oakland (BART-accessible), and will report to the Data Manager. Essential Functions With support from the KIPP Through College (KTC) and Data and Evaluation team, the Data Analyst will be responsible for: Alumni Data Management, Stewardship, & Support Support administration of our region’s Alumni Database (Salesforce), with a focus on advisor support and data quality and accuracy Support and train KIPP Through College advisors and managers in maintaining current and accurate student data Lead the development, maintenance, and adoption of all KTC Data Analysis Tools Work with regional teams to align data definitions, methodologies, and data sources for all topics pertaining to high school enrollment, graduation, college matriculation, and persistence Develop and maintain clear documentation to ensure consistency of data definitions and procedures around data collection and reporting Data Visualization, Reporting & Evaluation Serve as the KIPP Through College Data Champion for all evaluation and reporting needs Develop a deep expertise in designing, building and maintaining our tool portfolio using Tableau and custom SQL reporting within our data warehouse Serve as KTC’s data liaison to the KIPP Foundation, ensuring that the region is on track to meet and exceed data reporting goals Develop and share analysis on KIPP Through College programming and goals, supporting KIPP Through College leadership with progress monitoring Analyze, prepare and report annual attainment results for the department and regional leadership Use Tableau, Google Apps, Microsoft SQL Server, and other tools  to customize, create and maintain powerful, sustainable and user-friendly dashboards and tools to support data-driven decision-making Complete ad hoc data analysis requests in a timely and efficient manner Build Capacity and Drive Data Literacy: Develop training resources for KTC advisors and leaders on how to effectively use d ata dashboards Help KTC team troubleshoot data reporting issues in Salesforce and Naviance in a way that builds their internal capacity, developing training resources for the most common issues Partner with KTC team on data-related projects and initiatives including meeting weekly with KTC leadership to understand project priorities and support needs. Requirements Experience & skills: Experience analyzing large datasets  with high accuracy and attention to detail; experience with educational data a plus Highly resourceful, with demonstrated ability to learn new data platforms/systems quickly and independently Strategic thinker, with the ability to think critically about issues and solutions Goal-oriented, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving skills Flexible, with strong ability to multitask and prioritize Proven track record of teamwork and proactive collaboration with others Outstanding written and oral communication skills Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of three years’ work experience Technical skills: Intermediate expertise  with Microsoft Excel Experience with SQL for database management and reporting (preferred) Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau preferred) Culture & fit: A deep belief that all students can achieve at the highest levels, a passion for social justice and equity for all, and a demonstrated commitment to improving K‐12 public education Commitment to working with educationally underserved student and families from historically marginalized communities Positivity, optimism and a solutions-oriented mindset Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Bay Area Public School's mission and values Highly motivated to deeply understand and tackle complicated issues and datasets Self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Practice healthy communication and embrace productive conflict to form trusting relationships, to collaborate, offer feedback and guidance, and to motivate and inspire others. Sense of humor Compensation KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

Job Summary The function of the Senior Attorney is to provide general legal guidance to TCSA’s member schools, analyze proposed legislation and TEA rules to determine the impact on Texas charter schools, assist in drafting legislation and comments to Commissioner’s rules, provide support as needed to TCSA training initiatives, and coordinate TCSA legal activities in regards to contract review, risk management, and amicus efforts on behalf of member schools and TCSA mission-aligned causes. Position Reports to: VP of Government Affairs. Positions Supervised: Staff Attorney and Law Clerks Essential Job Functions Legal Services to Member Schools • Oversee the provision of legal services to member schools. Regularly provide direct legal advice and send periodic legal advisories to member schools. • Develop model governance board policies, handbooks, and other legal resources as needed for member schools. • Serve as a resource for the Association’s governance and charter officer education programs in matters pertaining to charter school law and assist the Director of Training in preparing instructional materials, providing training as needed. Charter School Policy and Advocacy • Provide legal interpretation to the Association for questions related to the operation of Texas public charter schools, including the interpretation of new statutes, rules, and existing state and federal laws. • Lend legal expertise in support of the Association’s advocacy agenda by assisting in the drafting and editing of proposed legislation and Commissioner’s rules, as well as testifying before state legislature and regulatory agencies as necessary and appropriate. • Participate in legislative meetings with the advocacy committee at the direction of the VP of Government Affairs. • Draft, in cooperation with the Director of Research and Policy, written comments on behalf of member schools regarding administrative rule changes. Legal Services to the Association • Assist the Chief Operating Officer as needed in the drafting and review of the Association’s policies and procedures governing personnel, finances, risk management, and other administrative affairs of the Association. • Review Association contracts with vendors and other entities. • Analyze demand letters, administrative proceedings, and court cases filed against or on behalf of the Association. Assist in assignments to outside legal counsel as necessary. • Oversee the management of the Association’s legal staff, law fellows, and term law clerks. Other Responsibilities • Maintain regular and punctual attendance • As an exempt employee, work must be completed, even outside of regular business hours • Travel 15% of the time • Work cooperatively with others • Work in office environment, including sitting for long periods of time • Comply with all company policies and procedures  Additional Responsibilities • Attend meetings the TCSA Board of Directors and TCSA Member Council at the request of the CEO and provide legal information as appropriate. • Annually receive continuing legal education credit sufficient to maintain membership in the State Bar of Texas. • Participate in state and national associations of school law attorneys, particularly those involving charter school law attorneys. • Other duties as needed Qualifications Minimum Required • Graduated from an accredited law school • Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas • Five (5) years of legal practice and/or developing education policy and research • Knowledge of state and federal education law • Strong communication and writing skills Preferred • Understanding of the charter school movement in Texas • Legislative experience • Management or supervisory experience Benefits • Competitive Salary (actual salary is dependent on qualifications) • Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and life insurance • Paid holidays and vacations • Matching Plan for 401(k) contributions Disclaimer This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Nor is it an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. TCSA reserves the exclusive right to revise the job description at any time without notice. Employment with TCSA is at-will. An at-will employment relationship can be terminated at any time with or without reason or notice by either the employer or employee. This at- will relationship exists regardless of any statements made to the contrary. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without accommodations. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

POSITION : ACP Associate, Teaching Excellence  REPORTS TO : Manager of Certification, Teaching Excellence  POSITION TYPE : 12-month  LOCATION : Houston, Texas  THE CHALLENGE  Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  18 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities.  As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000).   THE OPPORTUNITY  YES Prep needs a dynamic, ACP Associate, with a diverse set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.   To put it simply, you will assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a cross-district Alternative Certification Program for educators.  THE ROLE  When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:  Execute, organize, and track communication to stakeholders  Communicate via phone and email with teachers to respond to queries and solicit information  Manage the Teaching Excellence inbox, ensuring clear, timely & accurate communication   Create, organize, and track certification communication and assignments  Communicate frequently and accurately with the Manager of Certification and other Teaching Excellence team members  Align communication to the overarching certification timeline provided by the Manager of Certification and Managing Director of Teaching Excellence   Timely response to emails and phone calls from both internal and external stakeholders/team members  Support the Manger of Certification in the execution of the certification tactical plan:  Prepare and collect documentation for certification requirements  Review transcripts to determine eligibility for admission and track data from transcripts for reporting purposes  Schedule and conduct face-to-face meetings to answer teacher questions regarding certification timelines, tasks, and completion of critical documents  Collaborate with the Manager of Certification, Professional Learning team, and Director of Partnerships to provide necessary data needed to accomplish programmatic initiatives  Prepare, distribute, and complete follow-up actions for teacher ACP updates   Communicate make-up requirements to teachers after Professional Learning Sessions and for incomplete ACP assignments   Attend Professional Learning Saturdays  Support the Manager of Certification and additional stakeholders on the Teaching Excellence Team to uphold Texas Education Agency (TEA) compliance standards for Educator Preparation Programs:  Develop and maintain accurate information databases of the TE cohort at all times  Organize and maintain accurate records in both hard and soft copy on the system-wide server and SharePoint site.  Calendar timelines for state required reporting, including the gathering and submission of accurate information to the State of Texas and/or Federal Government  Support teachers in both the set-up and maintenance of accounts within SBEC and Pearson  Coordinate test registration for the TExES Content and PPR exams  Organize TExES test preparation materials both electronically on the SharePoint site and in hard copy (when needed) for test preparation   Issue timely and accurate recommendations for testing and certification (for both approval of Initial and Standard certificates)  Maintain accurate, timely, and professional communication with TEA representatives to solicit up-to-date and accurate information for the Manager of Certification and stakeholders across the Teaching Excellence Team  Proficiency in navigating and utilizing the TEA, SBEC, and Pearson websites  Attendance and engagement in TEA training sessions, both online and in-person, as approved by the Manager of Certification  Support the Teaching Excellence Team with logistical operations tasks to increase the overall team efficiency:  Process mileage, reimbursements, travel requests, and purchase orders on the team’s behalf in an accurate and timely manner  Assist in team-wide event preparation and setup, including printing materials, storing and gathering supplies, coordinating logistics, and attending events to provide on-site support  Provide support with additional tasks, upon request and approval from Manager of Certification  Additional duties as assigned  THE PERSON  We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees:   passion  for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:   MUST HAVES  Outstanding record of organization and communication skills  Experience with data tracking and work with Excel  Experience in customer service environments  Excellent attention to details  Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools  Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback  Demonstrated ability to work on a team  Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once  Ability to maintain emotional control under stress  BONUS POINTS  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution  THE PERKS  Compensation  – This position is a non-exempt, hourly position; hourly offers commensurate with experience.  Health and Supplemental Insurance –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan   Paid Time Off – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to a medical reason, YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave  Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing  professional development .   Award Winning  Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named  Houston’s Best Place to work  in 2018. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well.   WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY  YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.  THE NEXT STEPS   If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] .

POSITION: Director of Program Initiatives (Teacher Evaluation) REPORTS TO: Chief Program Officer POSITION TYPE: 12-month LOCATION: Houston, Texas THE CHALLENGE Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged, YES Prep provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like Eddie Zapata are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s 19 campuses serves 6th-12th graders like Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities. As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000). THE OPPORTUNITY YES Prep needs a dynamic Director of Program Initiatives, with a diverse set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice. To put it simply, you will work directly with the Chief Program Officer to actualize projects, plans and initiatives that impact the student achievement strategic priority for YES Prep. THE ROLE When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include: Leading the redesign of the Teacher Continuum, YES Prep’s teacher evaluation and compensation system, with the goal of launching a pilot of the new teacher evaluation  strategy in July of 2019; Tracking and monitor progress against large scale Program priorities and initiatives, working closely with the Program team leaders to gather relevant data and project manage accordingly; Performing research and development activities to determine whether new initiatives are viable and worthy of prioritization for Program efforts; Serving as the lead project manager and problem solver for significant cross-functional program initiative efforts, moving into launch and implementation; Designing tools and systems for high level accountability tracking for program requirements; Managing several high-impact, cross-functional strategic projects for Program, to be determined collaboratively with the Chief Program Officer; Additional duties as assigned. THE PERSON We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility . Other traits needed and desired for this role are: THE MUST HAVES Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution 3+ years of K-12 school or district level instructional experience 3-5 years of project management and strategic planning experience at the district level Ability to toggle between 50,000-ft. perspective and the nitty-gritty Evidence of producing excellent work products and projects on quick timelines Deep sense of possibility in all students and staff Strong writing skills & aesthetically pleasing work product delivery Strong team player, peer accountability partner, and high levels of practice in managing up THE BONUS POINTS Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office programs Project Management experience Ability to navigate a highly detailed team and stakeholders who expect high levels of communication THE PERKS Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience. Health and Supplemental Insurance –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc. Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457 Retirement Plan Paid Time Off – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our Academic Calendar P aid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our Commit to Five program. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development . Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place to work in 2018. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey.  YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. THE NEXT STEPS If this sounds like your just right job, please apply here . If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at [email protected] .

We are looking for a business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position involves working with multiple charter school clients with their student data analytics and management. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business/analytical skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Conduct statistical analysis of school clients’ student achievement data Summarize and analyze information for statistical reports to school leadership Maintain and utilize core functions of school clients’ student information systems Identify and implement means for schools to more efficiently utilize their student information systems to support overall student and organizational performance Ensure that school is meeting all compliance requirements related to student data Advise schools on student accounting procedures and regulations Qualifications: Experience in data migration to include data mapping and data profiling Experience in managing large scale projects Programming proficiency in a subset of Python, R, VBA, and/or Java; proficiency in SPSS or SAS a plus Experience with data visualization tools, such as Qlik and Tableau Advanced Excel, including lookup and parsing functions Ability to translate data into understandable action steps, and to communicate concisely and persuasively with education clients Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are looking for a business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position involves working with multiple charter school clients with their student data analytics and management. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business/analytical skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Conduct statistical analysis of school clients’ student achievement data Summarize and analyze information for statistical reports to school leadership Maintain and utilize core functions of school clients’ student information systems Identify and implement means for schools to more efficiently utilize their student information systems to support overall student and organizational performance Ensure that   school   is meeting all compliance requirements related to student data Advise schools on student accounting procedures and regulations Qualifications: Experience in data migration to include data mapping and data profiling Experience in managing large scale projects Programming proficiency in a subset of Python, R, VBA, and/or Java; proficiency in SPSS or SAS a plus Experience with data visualization tools, such as Qlik and Tableau Advanced Excel, including lookup and parsing functions Ability to translate data into understandable action steps, and to communicate concisely and persuasively with education clients Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are looking for a business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position involves working with multiple charter school clients with their student data analytics and management. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business/analytical skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Conduct statistical analysis of school clients’ student achievement data Summarize and analyze information for statistical reports to school leadership Maintain and utilize core functions of school clients’ student information systems Identify and implement means for schools to more efficiently utilize their student information systems to support overall student and organizational performance Ensure that   school   is meeting all compliance requirements related to student data Advise schools on student accounting procedures and regulations Qualifications: Experience in data migration to include data mapping and data profiling Experience in managing large scale projects Programming proficiency in a subset of Python, R, VBA, and/or Java; proficiency in SPSS or SAS a plus Experience with data visualization tools, such as Qlik and Tableau Advanced Excel, including lookup and parsing functions Ability to translate data into understandable action steps, and to communicate concisely and persuasively with education clients Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Start Date: Immediate Role Type: Full-time Location: Flexible Who We Are: Transcend is a national nonprofit that leads innovation in school design in close partnership with visionary school operators around the country. We focus on innovation in every aspect of the holistic design of schools—from the aims of school, to students’ experiences, to the use of time, to the roles of educators and families and surrounding communities, to physical space, and much more—to prepare all students for far greater success in the 21st century. We do this through: developing and replicating new school model designs, in close partnership with visionary school operators (in district, charter, and independent schools) building a diverse, cross-disciplinary force of talent for the sector, who can perform the deep R&D needed for school innovation building and sharing actionable knowledge for the sector on how to do school model innovation and change management As a Research and Knowledge Development Associate, you will help us answer some of education’s thorniest questions: How can schools make learning fun and rigorous? How can schools provide students with the right level of autonomy appropriate to their development? What assessments most effectively gauge the evolution in students’ social emotional skills? The results of your work will be used to inspire the design of curricula, staffing, policy, and so much more both within and beyond Transcend! The Nitty Gritty Surface and synthesize research and best practices, drawing from various sources including: Written material such as peer reviewed and professional journals covering a range of fields (e.g. education, psychology, neuroscience, sociology, adult learning, organizational theory, change management, etc.) as well as high-quality white papers and research summaries from Transcend’s peer organizations Conversations with luminary researchers and leaders at other organizations tackling similarly thorny problems Interviews and observations with school operators whose students are achieving amazing results academically, socially, emotionally, and beyond Artifacts from Transcend’s work with school partners Create comprehensive and rigorous yet concise and accessible deliverables based on research to support the work of school design teams and share with the larger education sector Think critically and creatively about the research surfaced, the content and format of each individual deliverable, and how deliverables relate to each other to ensure the creation of products that are thorough, useful, and cohesively aligned Test the accessibility and usefulness of deliverables and adapt them based on user feedback Who You Are You are deeply curious. As you go about your day, you see a million questions just begging to be answered—and, when something grabs your interest, there’s no stopping you! You have a black belt in Advanced Internet Super Sleuthing; in fact, when others see a “dead end,” you see an opportunity to get creative. For you, it’s part of the thrill. And while you always get your answer, not just any answer will do—it’s got to stand up to your rigorous standards. Of course, you realize finding your answer is only half the battle. You also have to share it, and share it well! To do this precise and simple language, compelling visuals, and powerful organizing frameworks are your tools of choice--with them you can disentangle wicked problems, connect a dozen dots, and make the opaquest ideas crystal clear. Before you’re satisfied, the Notorious RBG would be proud to argue your answer in court: it’s got ironclad evidence, complex ideas have been made simple, and it's wrapped in a narrative that would compel even the biggest skeptic. Tell your mama that the questions you help answer have the potential to be your legacy—they will transform education as we know it! Sample Day in the Life AM You start your day by getting on Slack to see what’s happening across Transcend, you message the Knowledge team with a couple of questions that are percolating in your brain, you see a super interesting resource shared by the Yellow Hats League related to assessing social emotional learning (SEL) and save it for later You join a call with a school partner to better understand what they are hoping to learn about competency-based instruction and assessment approaches You draft a quick work plan based on your school-partner call and find time to discuss it with the whole Knowledge team later in the week You check in with your home-base manager and get feedback on the SEL assessment deliverable you outlined last week PM You join a Transcend-wide call to get to know team members more deeply, build relationships, and reflect on our work You spend part of your afternoon digging into the topic of SEL assessment by reading the resource you found on Slack that morning and then searching for additional resources through Google, on the websites of other organizations you know are doing great things, and through ProQuest Your spend the rest of the afternoon reading some of the new resources you found, updating your outline on SEL assessment, and making a list of individuals you want to set up calls with You make some time to review the agenda for a call with a different school partner happening in a few day and you set a reminder to draft some additional questions for the call so you can really harvest great learnings about the new conscious discipline approach they are trying You close out your day by responding to some emails and Slack messages, including some great ideas from your team shared related to the questions you posted that morning Qualifications Noteworthy experience researching (e.g. you’ve refined research questions, conducted literature reviews, and have compiled and presented findings to stakeholders) Experience working in or with PK-12 education organizations as a teacher, school leader, member of a school support organization, researcher, etc. Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills Remarkable aptitude for looking critically at disparate information, drawing meaningful conclusions, and constructing conceptual frameworks that bring everything together Exceptional writing skills punctuated by the ability to communicate complex ideas in precise, simple, well-organized, and accessible ways A knack for finding ways to communicate complex ideas with simplicity and grace, especially for audiences of school practitioners Proven experience thriving in ambiguity and in dynamically changing contexts Aptitude for internalizing the goals of a client or project and working iteratively to improve on deliverables until goals are met or exceeded The Benefits As a Research and Knowledge Development Associate at Transcend, you’ll have opportunities to: Develop resources (e.g. lit reviews, case studies, other medium) that may be published on Transcend’s website Influence the next breakthrough ‘school’ models Work closely with Transcend’s Build Knowledge team Contribute on the cutting-edge of school model design To Apply Are you excited about identifying research and finding practice-based examples that can influence the redesign of “schools”? If so, please attach a resume (or digital equivalent) and one work sample that showcases your ability to synthesize information and other strengths relevant to this position to your application.   We’re an equal opportunity employer, and hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We strongly encourage all candidates to apply.  

The Strategic Data Project (SDP) is an initiative of the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University. The SDP Fellowship program helps school system leaders use data and evidence in strategic decision-making to improve public education. By placing Fellows in school systems and education organizations across the United States, SDP provides a unique entry point for passionate quantitative researchers and data strategists who want to make a difference.  SDP Fellows are placed in full-time roles at host agencies including school districts, charter management organizations, state education departments, foundations, and education nonprofits. As a fellow, you and your host agency will develop clear priorities and plans for using data and build organizational willingness to use data for decision-making.  In the past, fellows have tackled projects in one of the following focus areas: program evaluation data visualization early warning indicator systems data management governance survey design and analysis data dashboards student pathways and postsecondary success teacher quality   Fellows also participate in a tailored curriculum in measurement, analysis, leadership, and education policy delivered by Harvard-affiliated researchers and practitioners. Join a powerful, growing community of forward-thinking data advocates and leaders in more than 20 states and 100+ education organizations. READ MORE TO BECOME AN SDP FELLOW (2019-2021) AT: https://sdp.cepr.harvard.edu/fellowship

The Research Analyst will be a key member of TransformEd’s research team, tasked with conducting analyses to support the work of TransformEd and our partners in assessing and implementing an expanded definition of student success in schools and districts nationwide. The Research Analyst’s primary responsibility will be to conduct mostly quantitative and some qualitative analyses that support the work of the organization, focused on illuminating key trends in student social-emotional learning and the school environment. Data Management and Analysis Assemble, clean, manage, and analyze longitudinal data sets derived from multiple sources. Evaluate and document data quality, identifying outliers and anomalies that require resolution prior to analysis. Execute standard analyses and help develop customized analyses that address questions of core interest to specific partnerships. Synthesize analyses for practitioner audiences. Perform complex analytic and coding tasks with supervision. Coordinate key data collection activities. Other Tasks Work closely with the Managing Director of Research and other team members to identify and resolve challenges. Maintain an awareness and understanding of current research about social-emotional learning and school climates. Perform literature reviews and support the publication of externally-facing papers and resources. Contribute to the development of new projects and proposals. Who You Are You are a whip-smart and driven self-starter, passionate about education and eager to work towards positive change for young people. You are a fast and enthusiastic learner who takes interest in learning and practicing new skills and taking on new responsibilities. You are flexible, able to think on your feet and to pivot quickly as new challenges and opportunities arise. You thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, start-up environment and seek to be a part of building an organization from the ground up. Experience & Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in public policy, education policy, human development, neuroscience, psychology, or a related field with coursework in statistics (Relevant experience may count toward this requirement); Master’s degree preferred. 1-3 years of experience working with large datasets in STATA (Relevant coursework may count toward this experience). Familiarity with the requirements of FERPA and standard data management and security principles. Ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, accurately assess problems, and develop solutions.  Experience working with Tableau preferred. Experience working or volunteering in K-12 education preferred. Position Details This is a full-time role based in Boston, MA and reporting to the Managing Director of Research. Salary is commensurate with experience, and we offer a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401k with employer match. Team members at TransformEd enjoy additional benefits including semi-flexible scheduling, unlimited vacation time, and paid parental leave. This position may require a small amount of domestic travel (<10%). TransformEd is committed to building the diversity of our team and creating & maintaining a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who represent the diversity of the schools and districts we serve. Application Instructions Interested and qualified applicants should send the following to [email protected] : Resume Cover letter which includes a description of a large data set you have managed, a data quality challenge you encountered, and how you addressed it Please include “Application for Research Analyst” in the subject line of the email. About Transforming Education TransformEd, founded in 2013 and incorporated independently in 2016, is a Boston-based non-profit focused on whole child development through systems change. Our small but mighty team partners with schools and districts/CMOs serving over one million students in twenty states. At TransformEd, we envision a future in which all students become thriving adults, able and empowered to lead personally meaningful lives and to contribute to their communities. We partner with school and system leaders to identify and implement evidence-based practices and policies that create positive learning environments and support students’ social-emotional development. We work with partners in intensive one-on-one engagements as well as in networked learning communities. As we work, we draw from research, best practice, and the input of diverse stakeholders, applying and sharing what we’re learning to build an understanding of the practices, systems, structures, and environment of schools and school systems can most effectively foster students’ social-emotional development.

ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS   For more than 15 years, KIPP Austin, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth, KIPP Houston, and KIPP San Antonio have put thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Last year, we collectively educated over 25,000 students in more than 50 schools, covering a geographic area of over 400 miles. Our regions have a long history of informal collaboration, with teachers and staff members sharing ideas, curricula, professional development, facilities, finances, end-of-year field trips, and more. As of the 2018-2019 school year, all KIPP schools in Texas join forces as KIPP Texas Public Schools, a state-wide network of schools dedicated to supporting students to and through college!   The Opportunity The Human Resources Payroll and Data Analyst is responsible for various operational functions to support the Human Resources and Payroll teams.   Key Responsibilities Provide data reporting for regularly scheduled data projects for Human Resources and Payroll.  Examples include:  PEIMS reporting, HR reports to the KIPP Foundation, E-Grants, and the like. Fulfill ad hoc data requests for HR and Payroll. Manage and monitor ADP data connections. Build, maintain, and periodically report on HR and Payroll dashboards. Manage on-line learning in Cornerstone on Demand. Manage the compensation procedures as established, including processing salary increase requests, grading new jobs, and the like. Provide compensation reports and analysis. Maintaining and managing the job description bank.   Manage Human Resources and Payroll projects, as needed. Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution 3-5 years experience working in a Human Resources and/or Compensation fields Experience working in an educational setting preferred •     Strong experience working with HRIS and payroll systems Ability to manage large amounts of data Experience collaborating with team members Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities  Proven written and verbal communication skills  Strong organizational and project management skills Possession of a compassionate and loving attitude toward all children   Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.   ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit network of 200 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives.     KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

JOB TITLE: Procurement Systems Specialist   ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS   For more than 15 years, KIPP Austin, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth, KIPP Houston, and KIPP San Antonio have put thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Last year, we collectively educated over 25,000 students in more than 50 schools, covering a geographic area of over 400 miles. Our regions have a long history of informal collaboration, with teachers and staff members sharing ideas, curricula, professional development, facilities, finances, end-of-year field trips, and more. As of the 2018-2019 school year, all KIPP schools in Texas join forces as KIPP Texas Public Schools, a state-wide network of schools dedicated to supporting students to and through college!   The Opportunity   The primary purpose of this position is to assist with procurement of goods and services to meet the needs of KIPP Texas, Inc. dba KIPP Texas Public Schools. Under general supervision, the Procurement Systems Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the configuration and maintenance of our procurement systems used to procure materials, services, and supplies. The Procurement Systems Specialist will help to solve system-processing issues, stay current on software and hardware advancements and updates, and assisting end-users, as needed, to utilize the system compliantly. This position will be primarily responsible for the administration of the statewide electronic procurement system (Jaggaer/SciQuest platform).    Key Responsibilities   The Procurement Systems Specialist will: 1.    Assist with procurement of products and services Assist end users with proactively identifying needs and obtaining resources Prepare and maintain procurement documentation Create and disseminate procurement reports 2.    Help to improve the effectiveness of the KIPP purchasing process via KIPPeMart, KIPP’s electronic procurement software system Administer the KIPPeMart platform Be a subject matter resource for statewide users Be a system liaison for suppliers and internal departments Provide feedback on procurement processes as it relates to systematic compliance with Board Policy, State and Federal procurement laws 3.    Manage contract documentation via the electronic procurement system 4.    Perform other job-related duties as assigned   Skills and Qualifications Education and Knowledge: Bachelor’s preferred, plus minimum of 2 years experience working in a relevant capacity Strong working knowledge of the Jaggaer/SciQuest procurement platform Purchasing certifications a plus; Certified Texas Purchaser's (CTP), Certified Texas Procurement Manager's (CTPM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), etc. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite Skills : Strong working knowledge of the Jaggaer/SciQuest procurement platform Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative Proven written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills; Ability to work with a wide-range of people and personalities Must be flexible and have the ability to work in a constantly changing environment Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Strong organizational and planning skills Ability to work well under pressure with a proven record of meeting deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines   Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.   ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit network of 200 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives.     KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

JOB TITLE: Contract Administration Specialist   ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS   For more than 15 years, KIPP Austin, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth, KIPP Houston, and KIPP San Antonio have put thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Last year, we collectively educated over 25,000 students in more than 50 schools, covering a geographic area of over 400 miles. Our regions have a long history of informal collaboration, with teachers and staff members sharing ideas, curricula, professional development, facilities, finances, end-of-year field trips, and more. As of the 2018-2019 school year, all KIPP schools in Texas join forces as KIPP Texas Public Schools, a state-wide network of schools dedicated to supporting students to and through college!   The Opportunity   The primary purpose of this position is to assist with reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts including amendments, extensions, versioning and archives to meet the needs of KIPP Texas, Inc. dba KIPP Texas Public Schools. Under general supervision, the Contract Administration Specialist is responsible for reviewing and creating contracts that reduce liability, include advantageous terms and conditions and create the best value for KIPP Texas, Inc.  The Contract Administration Specialist will help to create a systematic method for requesting contract reviews, help communicate the difference between an MOU, Contract or Lease and work with Procurement to ensure contracts are compliant.   Key Responsibilities   The Contract Administration Specialist will: Prepare contracts and agreements for products and services Review and assist with negotiating contract terms, conditions and pricing Create standardized language for new KIPP Texas, Inc. contracts Prepare and maintain contract versioning and archives via the electronic procurement system Create and disseminate reports as needed Perform other job-related duties as assigned   Skills and Qualifications   Education and Knowledge: ·                 Bachelor’s preferred, plus minimum of 2 years experience working in a relevant capacity Skills: ·                 Strong understanding of contract terms, state and Federal contract laws ·               Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative ·               Proven written and verbal communication skills ·               Excellent interpersonal skills ·               Ability to work with a wide-range of people and personalities ·               Must be flexible and have the ability to work in a constantly changing environment ·               Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy ·               Strong organizational and planning skills ·                 Ability to work well under pressure and to multi-task, with a proven record of meeting deadlines ·                 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) ·               Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines   Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.     ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit network of 200 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives.     KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS   For more than 15 years, KIPP Austin, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth, KIPP Houston, and KIPP San Antonio have put thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Last year, we collectively educated over 25,000 students in more than 50 schools, covering a geographic area of over 400 miles. Our regions have a long history of informal collaboration, with teachers and staff members sharing ideas, curricula, professional development, facilities, finances, end-of-year field trips, and more. As of the 2018-2019 school year, all KIPP schools in Texas join forces as KIPP Texas Public Schools, a state-wide network of schools dedicated to supporting students to and through college!   The Opportunity The Regional Lead, DDI & Achievement is responsible for ensuring regions take a strategic approach to reaching its academic goals by engaging with regional and school leaders in professional dialogue about best practices in order to improve and accelerate student achievement through quality curriculum and instruction. They will consistently demonstrate their experience in the data-driven instruction, data analysis, progress monitoring, and curriculum and instruction to improve student results.  Data Driven Instruction |  Ensure teachers, school leaders, and regional leaders have knowledge and skills to effectively implement data driven best practices through professional development and coaching. Data Analysis |  Responsible for analyzing data at student-level, teacher-level, school-level and regional-level to identify strengths and opportunities and make bold recommendations based on data. School Metrics and Progress Monitoring |  Create, monitor and improve progress monitoring systems in place for school and regional level so that each school and region is set on a path to achieve 2020 goals and beyond. School Improvement |  Co-craft school improvement plans that details support, resources, and turnaround metrics and makes strong recommendations based on research-based best practices in school improvement, teacher quality, curriculum, and instruction.    Key Responsibilities The Regional Lead, DDI & Achievement responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following: Responsible for achieving ambitious goals aligned to effective execution of KIPP TX Assessment and Achievement priorities, including the following: Lead effective execution of regional progress monitoring systems, particularly as it relates to Academic Progress Monitoring meetings Lead effective execution of data-driven instruction practices, particularly as it relates to Academic Progress Monitoring meetings Work closely with key members of regional teams (Deputy Chief of Academics, Superintendents, School Management, and Academics team members) and state teams (State Academics Team) Lead regional professional learning aligned to KIPP TX Assessment and Achievement priorities Supervise monitoring of regional academic data and provide reports, analysis, and insights for key stakeholders to ensure region and schools are on track to achieving EOY and 2020 targets Lead dissemination of regional data headlines and insights (regional Data Connection, bi-weekly) Train school leaders and other stakeholders on how to analyze data, use data to identify gaps and challenges, and how to effectively present data reports to their staff to ensure the school meets its academic outcomes. Co-craft school improvement plans for each Focus Schools that details support, resources and the turn-around metrics. Advises Data Team on which data to be collected and how often to ensure an effective school turnaround Advises the CAO and Heads of Schools-Academics regarding all matters pertaining to school performance which require consideration and/or action. Supervise and coordinate all aspects of national, state and local assessments. Progress monitor the region’s academic goals and provide bi-weekly updates using data and other measures Develop systems for identifying, intervening and closing the gap on students who are below grade level Support regional teaching and learning Team to conduct high-quality data analysis to drive strategic curriculum adjustments Regions and schools are implementing effective data-driven instruction practices (Daily Data Dive, Looking at Student Work, Looking at Selected Response) Regions and schools are implementing effective progress monitoring systems (Data Dives, regional APMs, school-based APM) driven through guidance of Deputy COAs and Regional Superintendents Regions and schools are driving towards rigorous, multi-year targets (2024, 2020) and next-year targets (18-19) for MAP, STAAR, ACT, as well as meeting baseline metrics for a healthy school Regions and schools are implementing state assessment strategy with fidelity   Skills and Qualifications Data Analysis and Expertise Demonstrates ability to analyze a data set and communicate a story that articulates strengths, opportunities, and areas to probe. Deep understanding in foundational statistics to enhance ability to interpret data Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)   Leadership skills Motivates, inspires, and moves other adults to action to achieve ambitious goal Skilled at re-envisioning, building, and managing a team, especially in a time of growth and change; excellent at identifying talent and taking advantage of each person’s skills and contribution to team effort Builds and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups Moves groups to consensus and resolves conflicts. Exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations Builds coalitions and works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including but not limited to region personnel, students, families, communities, and/or advocacy groups Establishes clear expectations, deliverables and deadlines Sets clear agendas and facilitates effective meetings Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate staff from different cultural backgrounds and skill sets   Problem Solving and Systems Thinking Understands how various systems / departments interact to achieve the long term goal Makes decisions using data and technology Takes initiative to solve problems and create stakeholder buy-in Identifies and prioritizes mission critical issues with alignment of people, time and resources Offer innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems. Exhibits strong focus on goals and results. Sets clear metrics for success Removes barriers or obstacles that make it difficult for principals to achieve their goals and ensures that school leaders have the resources they need to succeed Demonstrates excellent execution and project management skills, including attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps to reach the end goal, and ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.   Communication, Interpersonal and Team Skills Builds and maintains strong relationships Works successfully alone or on a team Coaches, coordinates, and leads teams Strong verbal and written communication skills; tailors message for the audience, context, and mode of communication Actively listens to others and able to effectively interpret others’ motivations and perceptions. Builds consensus and resolves conflicts; exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations Skillfully navigates existing political structures/systems Is flexible and willing to do whatever it takes to meet outcomes   Empathy and Commitment to Cause Deep understanding of the urban school system environment and commitment to improving student achievement Passionately believes that all students can achieve at high levels Demonstrates cultural competence and a deep understanding of and empathy for issues facing urban families Advises Data Team on which data to be collected and how often to ensure an effective school turnaround Advises the CAO and Heads of Schools-Academics regarding all matters pertaining to school performance which require consideration and/or action. Supervise and coordinate all aspects of national, state and local assessments. Progress monitor the region’s academic goals and provide bi-weekly updates using data and other measures Develop systems for identifying, intervening and closing the gap on students who are below grade level Support regional teaching and learning Team to conduct high-quality data analysis to drive strategic curriculum adjustments Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.   ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit network of 200 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students.  We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives.     KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.