Director, Performance Management

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Position Description

Director, Performance Management

Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits

Location: Chicago, IL

Reports To: Chief Education Officer

How to Apply: https://platform.teachermatch.org/jobsboard.do?districtId=569404168

Position Overview

The Director of Performance Management is an essential leader in our work toward achieving consistently excellent results throughout our organization. The Director of Performance Management will be responsible for collaborating closely with the Chief Education Officer and Department of Student Achievement to develop a comprehensive set of network and school level academic goals and deliver corresponding data reports and visualizations. This key professional will also collaborate closely with the network’s Senior Leadership Team to develop comprehensive data dashboards aligned with Acero's strategic priorities, and deliver reports to senior leadership, board leadership, and school leadership on a monthly basis.

Core Responsibilities

·  Develop key performance indicators in concert with Acero Schools network and school leaders to track progress for students, teachers, schools, centralized departments, and systems.

·  Provide integration, tracking, and analysis of data regarding organizational functions to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

·  Develop and publish monthly data dashboards at the network, department, and school level.

·  Analyze school and student performance trends at all levels to provide insight into strengths and areas for improvement.

·  Provide focused school performance management reports for internal and external requests (including funders, school districts, etc.).

·  Design/develop program evaluation and research systems/procedures.

·  Consult with staff on new projects to determine measures of success, milestones, etc.

·  Conduct research on school performance and program effectiveness for internal review.

·  Oversee the work of data analyst to ensure accurate and timely reports, effective communication and consultation, and clean, well-maintained data systems.

·  Develop and deliver trainings to school and organization leaders to empower them to use information and assessment systems more effectively.

·  Provide ongoing technical assistance and troubleshooting for school and organization leaders and teacher leaders to ensure that any problems or questions are resolved in a timely manner.

·  Collaborate with External Affairs team to provide information, charts, and other resources to be shared with external stakeholders of Acero Schools.

·  Other duties or special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

·  Education: Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree (strongly preferred)

·  Experience managing comprehensive educational and operational data for a school system or similarly situated organization

·  Advanced coursework or degree in statistical analysis (education statistics preferred)

·  Experience using statistical analysis software (SPSS), relational databases (SQL Server) and/or reporting tools (Tableau, SharePoint, etc.)

·  Outstanding ability to work with others in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment

·  Capability for self-directed work and excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills

·  Must hold permanent residency in the United States (required)

 Physical Demands

The nature of the work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment, and the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Physical demands include the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around the classroom 60% of the day. In addition, candidates must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs. for short periods of time, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. 

Working Conditions

Majority of work performed in a general office environment.  Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties.  Also requires participation and attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings.

NOTE: The foregoing list of essential duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Acero Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals. Acero Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

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