The Educational Data Analyst position is a 40hr per week full-time role with the Transition Tennessee project at Vanderbilt University. This position involves supporting the audit of Indicator 13 Individualized Education Program (IEP) compliance (Part B APR Indicator 13) and collection of Indicator 14 postschool outcome data (Part B APR Indicator 14) for the state of Tennessee. The position reports directly to the project PI for all tasks. The position start date is not before March 1, 2024. Working hours are flexible and typically occur between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday. The educational data analyst position is a remote only position. Up to five new persons may be hired for this position. 

About Transition Tennessee (TransitionTN) 

TransitionTN is a state-funded contract from the Tennessee Department of Education. Our mission is to provide resources, training, and technical assistance to schools and districts in order to improve the quality of transition services and outcomes for students with disabilities. Key components of this project include: (a) providing school- and district-level technical assistance around transition; (b) further developing our online portal for transitionrelated resources and training; (c) hosting an annual transition conference; (d) disseminating resources, success stories, and other content through webinars and newsletters; (e) establishing communities of practice on transition across the state; (f) facilitating a statewide transition taskforce; (g) providing trainings around the state at various conferences for different stakeholders. More information about Transition Tennessee can be found at http://www.transitiontn.org. 

About the Department of Special Education  

TransitionTN is housed within Vanderbilt’s Department of Special Education. The Department has a history of significant and continuous impact on the field of special education and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Faculty and staff are committed to equipping students with diverse backgrounds and experiences to provide exceptional services and supports to people with disabilities and their families. More information can be found at http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/departments/sped/  

About the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

TransitionTN is involved in ongoing collaboration with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (UCEDD). More information can be found at https://vkc.vumc.org/vkc/ucedd

Duties and Responsibilities 

In collaboration with other team members, the educational data analyst will carry out the following activities: a) assess Indicator 13 IEP compliance, 

1. develop and deliver virtual trainings on Indicator 14 data collection to LEAs throughout the state, 
2. in collaboration with local education agencies (LEAs), collect Indicator 14 data (postschool outcome data), 
3. support the analysis of Indictor 13 and Indicator 14 data for the state, 
4. assist in the writing of reports to the Tennessee Department of Education (“TDOE”) related to Indicator 13 and Indicator 14 for the annual performance report (APR), 
5. collaborate with the TransitionTN technical assistance team to support LEAs in meeting Indicator 13 compliance. 

Qualifications

• Experience with IEPs for transition-aged youth with disabilities (ages 14-22). 
• Strong written and spoken communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude 

Additional Information:  

• This is a full-time, exempt position (40 hours per week). 
• This is a remote position. 
• This position is grant-funded. 
• Salary is dependent upon education and experience. 
• Background screens will be performed, and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation. 
• Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. 

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.