DescriptionABOUT OUR DISTRICT
The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals.
The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color.
Location: Office of Information and Technology
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The Data Analyst informs and conducts data analysis and interpretation on the City School District research and evaluation efforts to inform District programs, instruction, and curriculum. The incumbent applies data analysis and data delivery skills to support school and overall system improvement efforts, particularly in relation to persistently low-performing schools within the City School District. The incumbent works with teams to develop research and evaluation plans, as well as independently to select methods, analyze data, and make appropriate interpretations. The incumbent also develops tools that effectively and efficiently deliver data results to a wide variety of stakeholders. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Research, Planning and Accountability with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
- Identifies appropriate methods for analyzing and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative data.
- Analyzes and interprets assessment data resulting from locally selected and state-mandated tests.
- Assist District Assessment Coordinator(s) in the verification of data and results reported on state-mandated tests.
- Analyzes and interprets qualitative and quantitative data to inform District programs and initiatives, including those supported by grant funding.
- Collects, analyzes, and interprets data to inform improvement and change initiatives, including those addressing persistently low-performing schools within the District
- Develops and administers appropriate data collection tools identified by District program evaluation and research efforts.
- Inform