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Data Coordinator, Washington DC Urban Teachers (formerly Urban Teacher Center) is seeking a candidate for its Washington, DC program to assist the Executive Director in meeting organizational goals in the areas of resident and teacher performance and retention, as well as in school and district satisfaction. This position reports to the Executive Director.
About Urban Teachers
The mission of Urban Teachers is to prepare highly effective teachers who significantly accelerate student achievement in the nation’s highest-need schools. Urban Teachers accomplishes this by recruiting outstanding candidates, equipping them with state-of-the-art training, and linking their certification to their demonstration of effective teaching practices and skills. Founded in 2009, Urban Teachers is on the cutting edge of urban school reform by virtue of its link between teacher effectiveness and certification eligibility. Our residents and teachers will provide the necessary proof points to make a national case for educator effectiveness and accountability. Learn more about Urban Teachers on our website: www.urbanteachers.org Qualified individuals who are fully invested in Urban Teachers’ mission and vision and who thrive in fast-paced, results-oriented settings are encouraged to apply.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The DC Data Coordinator will serve as the liaison between the DC Team and the Performance and Evaluation Team of Urban Teachers. The Data Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Executive Director in meeting organizational goals in the areas of resident and teacher performance and retention, as well as in school and district satisfaction. The Data Coordinator will work as part of a small team consisting of an Executive Director, Assistant Director(s), Resident Experience Coordinator, Director of Clinical Faculty and Operations Coordinator and will team closely with the Director of Performance and Evaluation.
Data collection and administration ● Maintain all site-based data in electronic databases; monitor record keeping procedures for accuracy, including a quarterly audit of participant data ● Manage the student assessment process of first- and second-year teachers, including hiring, training and supporting contractual test monitors ● Partner with Urban Teachers’ Director of Performance and Evaluation and program staff to collect data from the field in support of three accountability gates: clinical performance, 722 I Street · Washington, DC · 20003 · 202-544-4022 www.urbanteachers.org
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professionalism, and student achievement gains Assist in the development, administration, and collection of surveys, forms, and questionnaires, ensuring 90% completion rates Manage participant termination and resignation protocols Manage, maintain and verify all cohort information for current, new and prospective participants
Data and policy analysis ● Verify data quality to ensure accurate analysis and reporting ● Analyze and interpret data sets from multiple sources and make findings relevant to district and state-level stakeholders ● Assist with DC-site tasks related to Urban Teachers’ accreditation with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), including participation in state-sponsored meetings ● Support Urban Teachers’ Development Team with its outreach to funders, advocacy organizations, and policymakers through data reporting on teacher placement
Certification ● Manage the state credentialing process for residents and fellows (Year 1 and Year 3 of the program) ● Maintain data tracking tools to confirm that teachers submit proper documentation in compliance with OSSE ● Collaborate with the school district certification team to ensure proper licensure
School-based implementation and relationships ● Partner with Executive Director, Assistant Director, and Urban Teachers’ program team to ensure explicit expectations of all residents and teachers through regular data communication ● Develop quality communication mechanisms to ensure that school staff are fully aware and supportive of resident expectations; anticipate and address field-based issues with a high degree of clarity, responsiveness, and follow-through
Cohort quality and relationships ● Provide regular opportunities for residents and teachers to come together as an Urban Teachers community in support of the organizational vision ● Ensure 100% responsiveness and positive ratings for data implementation ● Provide support with Summer Institute planning and implementation as needed
Support resident recruitment, selection, and onboarding ● Provide support to the DC Team and Chief Growth Officer in resident recruitment efforts ● Participate fully in digital and final interviews and career fairs ● Partner with the DC Resident Experience Coordinator to ensure a smooth transition to the region for residents
The Data Coordinator will perform other duties as assigned in a continuous improvement environment, with constant analysis of what’s working, what’s not, and how to improve our efforts.
722 I Street · Washington, DC · 20003 · 202-544-4022 www.urbanteachers.org
Preferred Skill Set:
We are seeking highly-driven individuals who can thrive in a fast-paced urban setting. Successful candidates will have a deep belief in Urban Teachers’ mission and also have the following skills and qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of school-related experience, preferably in a high-need setting Proven ability to set and meet high goal targets Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Attention to detail Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and are competitive with major nonprofits. To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to: Michelle Rothbaum, DC Assistant Director, at
[email protected]. In the subject heading of the email, reference “Data Coordinator, DC”. No phone calls please. Urban Teachers does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment, nor in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and other programs.
722 I Street · Washington, DC · 20003 · 202-544-4022 www.urbanteachers.org
