School Data Accountability Manager

Position Overview:

The Data & Accountability Manager is responsible for designing managing and analyzing data systems and processes to support KIPP Kansas Citys commitment to high student achievement and accountability. This role ensures that data systems provide timely relevant and actionable information for school leaders teachers and regional leadership. By building a culture of data literacy and accountability this position plays a critical role in driving instructional and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Data Management & Analysis

  • Develop and maintain robust data systems for tracking student progress school performance and instructional effectiveness.
  • Design and manage data collection processes for academic assessments attendance behavioral metrics and other key performance indicators.
  • Conduct analyses and generate data reports that inform decisionmaking for principals teachers and regional leaders.
  • Ensure data quality by implementing processes for accurate data entry reporting and audit procedures.

• Accountability & Reporting

  • Support the development of accountability frameworks aligned with state regional and organizational goals.
  • Prepare and submit compliance reports to external stakeholders including state and district offices as required.
  • Track school performance against benchmarks and organizational goals providing insights into areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Director of Achievement to monitor and communicate school performance metrics across schools.

• DataDriven Culture & Training

  • Support the development of accountability frameworks aligned with state regional and organizational goals.
  • Prepare and submit compliance reports to external stakeholders including state and district offices as required ensuring all statemandated reporting requirements are met.
  • Manage student information systems (SIS) and ensure accurate data entry maintenance and reporting in alignment with organizational and state standards.
  • Track school performance against benchmarks and organizational goals providing actionable insights to drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Director of Achievement to monitor and communicate school performance metrics across schools.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work closely with school leaders regional leaders and instructional teams to support the data needs of each school.
  • Facilitate regular data reviews with school leadership teams to evaluate progress and adjust strategies based on data insights.
  • Serve as the point of contact for external data vendors ensuring the effective integration of data tools and systems.

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Education Data Science Statistics or a related field.
• Masters degree in Education Data Science Statistics or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis data management or related work in an educational or nonprofit environment.
• Strong proficiency in data management and visualization tools (Excel Google Sheets and Power BI; experience with educational data systems is a plus).
• Knowledge of state and federal education reporting requirements and familiarity with academic performance metrics.

Skills and Competencies: 

• Commitment to KIPP KCs mission and values
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
• Fosters an inclusive environment for students staff and families
• Works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• Builds strong relationships within the KIPP KC community
• Skilled at finding patterns in data and drawing logical conclusions
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Highly attentive to data accuracy and quality in reporting

Physical Requirements: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 
• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school or office throughout the workday.
• The candidate is expected to attend conferences meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region. 

Additional Information :

Work Environment

• Reports to work MondayFriday and some weekends. 
• A typical school or office environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to work location. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is based on years of experience educational background and level of expertise.

As a fulltime KIPP Kansas City employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Kansas City benefit plans. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits with competitive rates including medical dental and vision options as well as life insurance fertility and disability plans.

KIPP Kansas City is committed to the professional growth and development of our staff. We provide numerous opportunities for advancement ongoing professional development and leadership training to help you achieve your career goals.

KIPP Kansas City provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration of race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime