Chicago Public Schools

Network Data Strategist

Chicago Public Schools • $80K — $95K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in data analysis or data strategy within an educational setting.
  • Strong understanding of continuous improvement processes and data-driven decision-making.
  • Familiarity with CPS policies and initiatives related to accountability and assessment.
  • Proven experience in building capacity among diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Excellent analytical skills with a focus on actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Build and support strategic planning and data inquiry capacity among school leaders.
  • Assist in conducting root cause analyses and developing coherent multi-year strategies.
  • Provide actionable feedback to enhance leaders' data strategies for improved student outcomes.
  • Facilitate data access and analytics to engage schools in data inquiry cycles.
  • Counsel school teams on best practices for interpreting and utilizing data effectively.
  • Support schools in selecting appropriate metrics for monitoring progress toward goals.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Collaboration with a network of educational professionals.
  • Engagement in initiatives aimed at improving student achievement.
  • Contributions to meaningful data strategies impacting urban education.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Data Analytics, the Network Data Strategist will support 1-2 networks with approximately 20-40 urban schools. In partnership with network leadership and school principals, the Network Data Strategist will serve a critical role in building a robust data strategy for the assigned networks and schools in order to facilitate strong planning processes around increasing student achievement.

The Network Data Strategist will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
  • Build capacity among school and network leaders to engage in robust cycles of strategic planning and data inquiry -
    • Coordinate with and support the Chief of Schools' (chief) strategies to develop principal and school team capacity in alignment with the Continuous Improvement Process. This includes supporting the chief in assisting principals and their teams in conducting root cause analyses, developing theories of action, and building coherent multi-year strategies.
    • Support principals and school teams in the development, implementation, and evaluation of their schools' Continuous Improvement Work Plans (CIWP) by building capacity around strong cycles of inquiry and the use of data for planning.
    • Provide frequent, actionable feedback to assist principals and their leadership teams in improving their data strategy to achieve better results.
    • Build the capacity of school teams to execute strong, data-driven instructional cycles.
  • Act as a process expert and sense maker for data inquiry spanning multiple Central Office Departments and CPS Initiatives (e.g. CIDT, Together We Rise, etc) -
    • Remain knowledgeable in data-relevant CPS policies and initiatives such as those pertaining to accountability and assessment.
    • Counsel school teams and leaders on how to interpret data with fidelity to best analytic practice and the content of CPS policies and initiatives.
    • Build the capacity of school and network leaders to plan with regard to CPS's Continuous Improvement and Data Transparency (CIDT) policy, Together We Rise, and the ISBE State Accountability Policy.
  • Data access, analytics, and selection -
    • Provide schools and networks access to datasets as needed to support robust engagement with cycles of data inquiry.
    • Provide expertise and consultation on the selection of leading and lagging metric indicators for planning purposes.
    • Support chiefs so that they can assist principals and Instructional Leadership teams in setting goals and selecting appropriate measures to monitor the progress of school-based programs.
    • Provide strategic data analysis to the Chief of Schools to improve student outcomes and the effectiveness of schools, programs, and district initiatives.
    • Identify implications of school and network performance data and make strategic recommendations to chief and network staff.
    • Serve as the network expert and resource in understanding and accessing CPS' data systems.
  • Other related duties as assigned

About Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States. CPS serves over 340,000 students in 600+ schools. The district has a diverse student population, with 48% Hispanic, 36% African American, and 11% White students. CPS is committed to providing high-quality education to all students, regardless of their background or circumstances. The district offers a wide range of programs and services, including early childhood education, special education, and career and technical education. CPS is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about Chicago Public Schools
Size
36,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Net Income
-$100 million
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$7 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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