Director of Data and Analytics

Committed to changing the game for students in Northwest Queens, we are in search of a leader who strives for excellence even when the path of least resistance seems easier. A leader who is passionate about building community and is also committed to the persistence and stamina it requires to do the work. A person who does not shy away from giving critical feedback and can navigate with ease different styles of communication and the various constituents in a school community. Open to feedback, and eager to improve, this individual's primary goal is to provide students with choices at the next level in a learning environment that is simultaneously challenging, stimulating, and fun.

Who We Are :

Forte Preparatory Academy

• Middle School is a 5th through 9th-grade college preparatory, tuition-free public charter school for Queens, New York, focusing on serving the Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, and Corona communities.

We will educate 450+ students in the School Year.

Our mission is:

Through rigorous academics, quality instruction, and a positive culture of individual and collective responsibility, Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School equips all students in grades 5 through 8 to excel in college preparatory high schools and use their leadership and voice to change the world. Our students have outperformed Community School Districts 24, 30, Queens County, New York City, and New York State on the ELA and Math State exams. Our students were predicted to dramatically underperform their peers in both exams before they set foot in our school. We doubled proficiency rates in reading and nearly tripled them in math and look forward to continuing to build from there. We are on our way to becoming a well-known and well-respected school in Queens.

Our mission is:

Through a relentless pursuit of academic, community, and personal excellence, Forte Prep Academy Charter Schools equip all students to become the next generation of leaders in Queens and beyond. We do this work because 77% of high school graduates in our neighborhood are unprepared for the academic rigor of college. We do this work so that these students can beat the odds stacked against them and change those odds forever.

Our commitments are as follows:

We are committed to preparation for high school, college and beyond. Literacy and math are at the heart of a world-class education, open doors to college and lives of opportunity, and therefore underpin everything that we do. We are committed to unlocking potential in every student. We focus on creative and digital enrichment, remediation, and individualization based on data. We are committed to excellent teaching and learning. High-quality teachers are critical to creating and sustaining a culture of excellence and building academic success for every student, in every class, every day. We are committed to diversity. Located in the most diverse borough (Queens) in its most diverse neighborhoods (Elmhurst/Jackson Heights/Corona), Forte Prep seeks to reflect and honor the diversity of our community within the walls of our school. We are committed to an intentional school culture. This means fostering consistency in academic and behavioral expectations; Collaborating with school staff to support students' academic and socio-emotional development; Ensuring that everything we do that supports a student's success beyond high school are built and maintained, grade by grade, year to year, and supporting staff to ensure the smooth administration and effectiveness of all enrichment programs. We are committed to parents/families. We will communicate regularly with families, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children's performance, and correspond about school policies, trips, and events; and respond to family concerns promptly and effectively. This is where you come in.

What We Need:

Forte Prep seeks a Director of Data and Analytics. Reporting to the Chief Schools Officer, the Director of Data and Analytics will help lead the creation, organization, and incorporation of data analytics and business intelligence to assist school and senior leaders in making decisions for programs and services, based on data.

What You'll Do :

Coordinate with key stakeholder to improve data quality and quantify the impact of the network and programs Works cooperatively with senior leaders, school leaders, leadership teams, instructional coaches, and teachers in developing and supervising the procedures for administering local and state assessments as well as local and state reporting. Generate custom reports in data systems as needed. Develop weekly, monthly and quarterly data reports that inform program and network leaders. Analyze assessments, enrollment, attendance and demographic data to determine learning mastery and review data to determine trends. Disaggregate data and create reports; and provide evaluative findings (including student achievement data) for the review of curriculum and instruction program effectiveness. Provide stakeholders with valuable, accurate, and statistical data and information for the purpose of informing instructional practices and promoting high levels of student achievement. Plan and provide staff development for teachers, school leaders on educational trends, school-based testing coordinators on the requirements of the state assessment program and the state and federal accountability programs. Understanding of school data dashboards and assessment platforms. (i.e. Schoolrunner, Powerschool, Looker, NWEA, IA Exam systems, etc.) Broad knowledge of modern research-based data driven instructional techniques and programmatic practices . Ability to interpret data, problem-solving, and observational skills. Carry out other operations tasks, assigned by the Chief Schools Officer as needed.

What You'll Bring:

A bachelor's degree is required, with relevant experience in data analytics from education, public, and/or private sectors. Teaching or school network experience preferred but not required. Effective skills in problem solving, strategic thinking, information systems use, communication, organization, planning, and data management. Experience in using academic data to impact instruction and school systems thinking and planning. Strong planning, organization, and project management skills. Detail-oriented, results driven, hands-on, team player with a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy environment Proficient in developing visualizations and graphic presentation of findings. Knowledge of and ability to work with computer devices, computer operating systems, student information systems, and databases. Firm commitment to and belief in Forte Prep's mission. An adept ability to work effectively in teams and as an individual. Passion for working with students and closing the opportunity gap in an urban environment.

Compensation:

Salary range is $80,000 to $110,000, commensurate with your experience. Forte Prep Academy employees are provided with a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, 403 B matching, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, a smartphone, and a laptop.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

• 10 hour work day; Weekend availability.

COVID-19

considerations : Vaccines required; masks optional (if vaccinated).

Location :

Elmhurst, NY 11373. Ability to reliably commute or relocate before starting work is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Forte Preparatory Academy Charter Schools are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Director of Data and Analytics 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Elmhurst, NY 11373 $80,000

• $110,000 a year
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• $110,000 a year
• Full-time Committed to changing the game for students in Northwest Queens, we are in search of a leader who strives for excellence even when the path of least resistance seems easier.

A leader who is passionate about building community and is also committed to the persistence and stamina it requires to do the work. A person who does not shy away from giving critical feedback and can navigate with ease different styles of communication and the various constituents in a school community. Open to feedback, and eager to improve, this individual's primary goal is to provide students with choices at the next level in a learning environment that is simultaneously challenging, stimulating, and fun.

Who We Are :

Forte Preparatory Academy

• Middle School is a 5th through 9th-grade college preparatory, tuition-free public charter school for Queens, New York, focusing on serving the Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, and Corona communities.

We will educate 450+ students in the School Year.

Our mission is:

Through rigorous academics, quality instruction, and a positive culture of individual and collective responsibility, Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School equips all students in grades 5 through 8 to excel in college preparatory high schools and use their leadership and voice to change the world. Our students have outperformed Community School Districts 24, 30, Queens County, New York City, and New York State on the ELA and Math State exams. Our students were predicted to dramatically underperform their peers in both exams before they set foot in our school. We doubled proficiency rates in reading and nearly tripled them in math and look forward to continuing to build from there. We are on our way to becoming a well-known and well-respected school in Queens.

Our mission is:

Through a relentless pursuit of academic, community, and personal excellence, Forte Prep Academy Charter Schools equip all students to become the next generation of leaders in Queens and beyond. We do this work because 77% of high school graduates in our neighborhood are unprepared for the academic rigor of college. We do this work so that these students can beat the odds stacked against them and change those odds forever.

Our commitments are as follows:

We are committed to preparation for high school, college and beyond. Literacy and math are at the heart of a world-class education, open doors to college and lives of opportunity, and therefore underpin everything that we do. We are committed to unlocking potential in every student. We focus on creative and digital enrichment, remediation, and individualization based on data. We are committed to excellent teaching and learning. High-quality teachers are critical to creating and sustaining a culture of excellence and building academic success for every student, in every class, every day. We are committed to diversity. Located in the most diverse borough (Queens) in its most diverse neighborhoods (Elmhurst/Jackson Heights/Corona), Forte Prep seeks to reflect and honor the diversity of our community within the walls of our school. We are committed to an intentional school culture. This means fostering consistency in academic and behavioral expectations; Collaborating with school staff to support students' academic and socio-emotional development; Ensuring that everything we do that supports a student's success beyond high school are built and maintained, grade by grade, year to year, and supporting staff to ensure the smooth administration and effectiveness of all enrichment programs. We are committed to parents/families. We will communicate regularly with families, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children's performance, and correspond about school policies, trips, and events; and respond to family concerns promptly and effectively. This is where you come in.

What We Need:

Forte Prep seeks a Director of Data and Analytics. Reporting to the Chief Schools Officer, the Director of Data and Analytics will help lead the creation, organization, and incorporation of data analytics and business intelligence to assist school and senior leaders in making decisions for programs and services, based on data.

What You'll Do :

Coordinate with key stakeholder to improve data quality and quantify the impact of the network and programs Works cooperatively with senior leaders, school leaders, leadership teams, instructional coaches, and teachers in developing and supervising the procedures for administering local and state assessments as well as local and state reporting. Generate custom reports in data systems as needed. Develop weekly, monthly and quarterly data reports that inform program and network leaders. Analyze assessments, enrollment, attendance and demographic data to determine learning mastery and review data to determine trends. Disaggregate data and create reports; and provide evaluative findings (including student achievement data) for the review of curriculum and instruction program effectiveness. Provide stakeholders with valuable, accurate, and statistical data and information for the purpose of informing instructional practices and promoting high levels of student achievement. Plan and provide staff development for teachers, school leaders on educational trends, school-based testing coordinators on the requirements of the state assessment program and the state and federal accountability programs. Understanding of school data dashboards and assessment platforms. (i.e. Schoolrunner, Powerschool, Looker, NWEA, IA Exam systems, etc.) Broad knowledge of modern research-based data driven instructional techniques and programmatic practices . Ability to interpret data, problem-solving, and observational skills. Carry out other operations tasks, assigned by the Chief Schools Officer as needed.

What You'll Bring:

A bachelor's degree is required, with relevant experience in data analytics from education, public, and/or private sectors. Teaching or school network experience preferred but not required. Effective skills in problem solving, strategic thinking, information systems use, communication, organization, planning, and data management. Experience in using academic data to impact instruction and school systems thinking and planning. Strong planning, organization, and project management skills. Detail-oriented, results driven, hands-on, team player with a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy environment Proficient in developing visualizations and graphic presentation of findings. Knowledge of and ability to work with computer devices, computer operating systems, student information systems, and databases. Firm commitment to and belief in Forte Prep's mission. An adept ability to work effectively in teams and as an individual. Passion for working with students and closing the opportunity gap in an urban environment.

Compensation:

Salary range is $80,000 to $110,000, commensurate with your experience. Forte Prep Academy employees are provided with a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, 403 B matching, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, a smartphone, and a laptop.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

• 10 hour work day; Weekend availability.

COVID-19

considerations : Vaccines required; masks optional (if vaccinated).

Location :

Elmhurst, NY 11373. Ability to reliably commute or relocate before starting work is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Forte Preparatory Academy Charter Schools are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.