Data Analyst

City of Waterbury & Waterbury Public Schools

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE

Data Analyst

DEPARTMENT

Academic Department

Bargaining Unit Classification:

Non-Union (follows WMMA)

REPORTS TO :Supervisor of Research, Development and Student Testing

FLSA DESIGNATION

Exempt

Salary: $60,000-$80,000

*Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Research, Development, and Student Testing, this class is accountable for performing routine data extraction, data matching, and fulfillment of reports for grants, board of education, and various departments. (Example reporting data: FAFSA, Alliance grant, Perkins grant, Commissioner’s Network, Cognos data warehouse, Accountability (School Performance Index [SPI], Growth, Chronic Absenteeism), Test Information Distribution Engine [TIDE] users.)

PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred (statistics coursework preferred)
2. Prior experience in working with databases/large data files.
3. Demonstrated use of student information system(s) (ex: PowerSchool)
4. Demonstrated use of statistical software (ex:SPSS)
5. Program evaluation experience preferred

B. CREDENTIALS:

1. Microsoft Office and Google for Education Proficiency preferred.

C. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Incumbents may be required to travel in the course of their daily work.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle Class D Operator License.

D. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

E. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience in data management
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
• Advanced MS Office computer skills - Word, Excel (to include advanced formulae, pivot tables, macros), Access, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to extract data from student information system (ex: PowerSchool) and merge it with other data files
• Strong numeracy, analytical and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to use statistical software to write programming, create tables and graphs, and perform statistical testing (ex: SPSS)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively by telephone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload so as to meet tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and willingness to follow issues through to resolution.
• Ability to manage large, complex pieces of work with multiple stakeholders and to produce key deliverables on time.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

PART III - POSITION SUPERVISES:

Not applicable

PART IV - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Serve as a resource for assessment information to staff, schools, and the community.
• Create the assessment calendar for the district.
• Run reports using statistical software.
• Have the organizational skills to coordinate activities for the state assessment testing; know proper testing protocols and procedures.
• Maintain database files and retrieve data to prepare reports.
• Demonstrate the ability to link current and prior test score data to create charts and graphs required to complete district reports as needed.
• Coordinate, order, prepare, and distribute state and local assessments to schools and return required state testing materials; distribute test results to sites with directions for notification of parents/guardians; maintain records of test results for the entire district.
• Complete and enter requisitions for the research and assessment supervisor
• Assist in the development of training workshops and related materials for the administration of state assessments for elementary, middle, and high schools.
• Work with vendors as necessary to complete department orders.
• Assist schools and central office in data analysis.
• Use current applied statistical methods and techniques to evaluate student achievement patterns, program effectiveness, and instructional strategies.
• Assist the Supervisor of Research, Development, and Student Testing on a continuing basis in the development of school-level assessments and surveys.
• Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel and outside agencies associated with the district.
• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
• Protect the confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.
• Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, Connecticut school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, and Waterbury Public Schools Board of Education policies and procedures.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their supervisor, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
• This analyst analyzes honors, AP, college and career, technical, college attendees, etc. across the district and in collaboration with partners (post-secondary institutions, programs, etc.
• Performs related duties as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

The City of Waterbury and Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City when necessary.