Data Integration Coach

Overview

Job Description

The Data Integration Coach provides support for school-level and district-level data initiatives through training, interpretation, and visualization to maximize data literacy, access, and strategic use across school teams and district departments. This position is a partner that translates complex data into actionable insights that are aligned with district priorities and instructional goals.

Responsibilities

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

• Identifies training and development needs within the district.
• Conducts training sessions on school data including use of platforms and use of local and state assessment data.
• Supports schools in the use and interpretation of state and local assessment data.
• Conceptualizes and writes new reporting in Cognos to support school and district data collection and strategic planning.
• Participates in report writing training in IBM Cognos.
• Stays up to date with current state accountability rules and updates district reporting as necessary.
• Drafts research reports on set topics throughout the school year
• Develops presentation materials around research report topics.
• Facilitate training using techniques that maximize learner participation, comprehension and application of the material.
• Supports the creation and visualization of district instructional focus tools and collaborates with schools to rework or design tools to improve usability and ensure systems and tools meet user needs.
• Collaborates with school-based and district personnel on data analysis and planning.
• Receives, prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, lists, procedures, spreadsheets, or other documents.
• Serves as the point of contact for schools by compiling, interpreting, and presenting student-level data to aid in understanding and planning.
• Supports strategic projects by developing data collection and observation tools, KPIs, and dashboards/reports for monitoring key performance indicators.
• Conducts meetings with school administration to regarding assessment data.
• May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
• Prepares or completes various documents, reports, and correspondence as required.
• Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, processing incoming/outgoing mail, or running errands.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; performs basic maintenance of office/computer equipment.
• Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law and Code of Professional Conduct as defined by Board Policy 5.6011.
• Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
• Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools, community, businesses, Superintendent of Schools, Board of Education, and other stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Attends work and arrives to work on time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field;
• Three (3) years working with educational data and visualization;
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Teaching licensed preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to use a variety of software applications to generate reports.
• Ability to identify and communicate trends in data.
• Ability to analyze data and make corrections to ensure the integrity of the data.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a team and complete routine task independently.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  
  

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

Grade: J

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