Company Description

Organizational Overview

Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) North Carolina, is a network of eight tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools educating approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12 in Durham, Halifax, Northampton and Mecklenburg counties. At KIPP NC, we are committed to improving the life outcomes of North Carolina’s children through the delivery of culturally relevant curricula that are grounded in research, and clearing the paths that our students choose to follow by ensuring that they have the roadmaps and guideposts they need to arrive at success - however they define it.

KIPP North Carolina is also committed to building the pipeline of the state’s most talented and effective teachers and leaders through competitive compensation, integrated professional development lead by coaches and mentors, and resources they need to succeed, all rooted in core values that articulate our collectively designed organizational beliefs:

Pursue Excellence - 

We uphold high standards for our staff, and are committed to providing the necessary resources, training, mentorship and feedback to help each staff member not only meet, but exceed, expectations. We believe excellence is a habit and a sustained pursuit, not an endpoint.

Build Knowledge - 

We offer our educators robust school-based, regional and external professional development opportunities, before the start of and during the school year, designed to empower them with the latest teaching strategies and technology integration techniques. School Leaders and a statewide teacher development team provide professional coaching for school-based staff and foster collaborative learning, encouraging the exploration of effective teaching strategies and best practices.

Fight Injustice -

As a staff, we dismantle the white supremacy within our institution and deepen our own learning and understanding of anti-racism and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) through providing organization-wide regular workshops designed to holistically guide us through the redesign of our workplace culture through the lens of liberation. Additionally, we train and prepare our educators to deliver culturally responsive curricula that respect learners' cultures and prior experiences, and acknowledge and value the legitimacy of different cultures, not just the dominant culture of a society. 

Spark Joy - 

We believe in publicly and privately acknowledging and celebrating the outstanding contributions of our staff, and recognize exceptional individuals across the region. We also understand the importance of fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. We organize monthly school-based staff outings to provide an opportunity for our team to unwind, socialize, and engage in activities that promote camaraderie and a sense of community.

Rise Together - 

We create space for our region to assemble and celebrate all successes - a space in which we strengthen community by embracing each other’s unique identities, and honoring the contributions that will allow us to lift as we rise in the years ahead. We believe Team always beats Individual. 

Job Description

The Opportunity

We believe in utilizing data-driven strategies to enhance student learning outcomes and continuously improve our educational programs. As part of our dedication to excellence, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a High School Data and Assessment Manager. 

The High School Data and Assessment Manager for KIPP Gaston Pride High School will be responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of a comprehensive school-wide assessment strategy and the collection, organization, distribution, and analysis of all assessment and academic health data. They will lead KIPP national initiatives in their school and represent KIPP Gaston Pride High during all One KIPP National programming, monitoring and improving academic health data to support the growth and success of all students They will pursue this work through excellent planning and implementation, collaboration with school and regional leaders, and strategic data analysis. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of educational assessment principles. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders. 

Reporting to the KIPP North Carolina Director of Data and Assessment, this individual will work in collaboration with the high school principal and leadership team. This role is hybrid- candidate must be willing and able to be on our high school campus in Gaston, NC at least 3 days per week, and daily during any testing windows. 

Key Responsibilities

• Data Management and Analysis 
• Develop and maintain systems for collecting, organizing, and analyzing student data.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all data related to student performance, attendance, and other relevant metrics.
• Utilize data management software and tools to generate reports and dashboards for various stakeholders.
• Monitor data trends and identify areas for improvement or intervention.
• Collaborate with the HS leadership team in determining next steps to respond effectively to data.
• Ensure leaders and teachers have access to the instructional data required to meet needs of every student’s growth and achievement.
• Provide teachers with expertise and guidance in utilizing data tools to effectively analyze and use data to inform instruction.
• Create systems and routines for ongoing teacher and leader data meetings and data analysis. 
• Lead/Support regular data meetings, sharing high level data analysis of current assessments/student work, and maintaining a structure of sharing information, setting next steps, and following up on those next steps. 

Assessment Coordination

• Lead school-based assessment coordination for all high school assessments, including state and national administrations of the PreACT and ACT, Advanced Placement Exams, North Carolina EOCs, and school-based quarter exams, as well as all practice and mock exams. This includes owning all logistics, staffing, scheduling, professional development, materials, registrations, rosters, accommodations, and make-up testing.
• Ensure compliance with all regional, state, and national deadlines and requirements of testing.
• Lead and support the creation of a strong school-wide testing environment that allows all students to do their best on all assessments.
• Serve as ACT site coordinator for ACT national testing, which will require several Saturdays over the course of the school year.

KIPP NC Regional Representation

• Supports regional leadership with analysis needs around the annual bottom’s up goal setting process.
• Meets with school and regional leadership to review and discuss trends, highlight potential inequities among student populations, and address future data needs regarding KIPP nationwide initiatives.
• Builds and maintains the high school academic health dashboard.
• Owns implementation of the KIPP High School Academic Health Playbook.
• Uses the Academic Health Dashboard to consistently monitor academic health outcomes, particularly for ninth grade (in collaboration with the Principal/School leadership team).
• Plans and leads the response to academic health data for teacher and student interventions.
• Works closely with the KIPP NC Regional Director of Data and Assessment to ensure outstanding assessment administration and high-quality data reporting and analysis.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Direct Support to Teammates

• Coaches and supports HS leaders and teachers in the use of data and data tools.
• Plans and provides professional development related to data and assessment and high school academic health.
• Collaborates with the KIPP NC Teaching and Learning team to support data initiatives across KIPP North Carolina. 

Qualifications

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in education, statistics, data science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Teaching and/or school leadership experience
• Instructional coaching and teacher/leader development experience
• Previous experience with data management, assessment coordination and/or data analysis
• High School assessment experience
• Experience leading or training adults
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (i.e. Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau)

Knowledge/skills: 

• 100% alignment with the mission and values of KIPP North Carolina
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Tableau).
• Excellent communication skills, both speaking and writing
• Detail oriented with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity
• Ability to build strong relationships and manage through influence, and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Desire to learn and grow
• Focus on results
• Knowledge of education policy and regulatory requirements is a plus.

Additional Information

Other Expectations:

• Understanding of and willingness to work in both rural and urban communities, including exhibiting resourcefulness and willingness to travel up to five hours within North Carolina multiple days per week based on schools’ needs.
• Commitment to working in Gaston, rural Easter North Carolina at KIPP Pride High at least 3 days per week in person. 
• Must live in North Carolina; Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, ideal, given the area’s equal distance from our schools in Charlotte, Gaston, and Halifax, and proximity to our High School in Gaston, NC. (Please note Gaston is not Gastonia, North Carolina)