ABOUT THE KAUFFMAN SCHOOL

The Ewing Marion Kauffman School is a free, public charter school serving more than 1,000 students in 5^th through 12^th grades. Focused on student achievement and strong character, the school’s mission is summarized in three words: create college graduates. The school serves a student population of which 87% qualify for free and reduced lunch and 90% identify as students of color. Students are accepted by a lottery that prioritizes the six highest-need zip codes within the district.

Students entering Kauffman School in fifth grade typically scored in the bottom third of the state on their fourth grade exams. After four years at Kauffman School, 8^th grade students score at the very top in state exams; in 2015-2016 Kauffman School 8^th graders ranked #1 in math, #3 in science, and #12 in ELA in the state of Missouri. Our founding freshman class was the #1 ranked district in Biology and the #2 ranked district in Algebra on Missouri’s end of course exams. These results have allowed us to create a high school that offers AP courses for all students, meaning 100% of students participate in AP courses by the time they graduate from our high school.  

In 2015, the Kauffman School was recognized as Missouri Charter School of the Year. In 2016 and 2017, the Kauffman School earned a perfect score on its statewide Annual Performance Rating, one of only 7% of districts statewide to do so. In 2017, Teach For America named the Kauffman School a School To Learn From. Additionally, the Kauffman School became the first charter network outside of New York City to earn the top tier “Platinum” rating from the Leverage Leadership Institute, an extension of the Relay Graduate School of Education. Our school and student results demonstrate our students’ incredible brilliance, passion, creativity, and work ethic. Kauffman School students are empowered by their identities and place in the community and develop a critical consciousness of the world around them. Kauffman School staff actively partner with families to be a school, not just in the community, but of the community.

ABOUT THE DATA TEAM

The Data and Technology Department at the Kauffman School is dedicated to the idea that our school should be a test lab in education, able to implement and report out on what creates and scales transformative outcomes for students. To achieve this, the department collects and analyzes data, offers strategic guidance to instructional leadership, and works to invest staff and students in ambitious goals.

The Data and Technology Department is composed of committed, detail-oriented individuals who share the Kauffman School belief that all students can meet high academic expectations in the right school environment:

• Director of Technology and Data (DTD) - The DTD helps build this environment by identifying, implementing and managing technologies and a data infrastructure that drive successful instruction and operations. The DTD works to implement technology best practices from high-performing charter schools and organizations, and will collaborate closely with the data team to drive the long-term success and sustainability of both EMKS technologies and the EMKS data program.
• Data and Assessment Specialist (DAS) - The DAS helps build this environment by collecting and analyzing data that drives instruction and school operations. Additionally, the team member plays an instrumental role in the school by coordinating assessment logistics and, at various times throughout the year, managing the day-to-day data and logistical needs of the instructional staff.
• Information Technology Coordinator (ITC) - The ITC is responsible for managing help desk operations, all EMKS-owned devices, the organization’s connectivity and systems environment, and policies and procedures that generate strong stewardship of time and resources. This role is successful if students have no barriers to show what they know on performance events, if information used to make key organizational decisions is accurate and stored safely, and if the operations of the schools’ network, hardware, and technology logistics are effective and efficient.

Submitting an application to the Data and Technology team expressing general interest in the team/roles will allow us to keep your resume and information on file and reach out should an opportunity arise on our team that we think aligns with your experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree required (mathematics, engineering, education, social science, statistics or related field)
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data, associated with public education
• Experience with PowerSchool or other student information systems
• Demonstrated knowledge with various computer information and data management systems (i.e. Microsoft Excel), in addition to general proficiency and problem solving regarding information
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including listening
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others on team projects
• Ability to establish timelines and consistently meet deadlines
• Experience designing or maintaining relational databases
• Ability to think creatively about complex problems
• Ability to think of both the big picture and operational details simultaneously
• Ability to multitask with ease, prioritizing appropriately
• Proven track record of delivering accurate, comprehensive results within tight deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving and superior interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Able and willing to work extended school day hours

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The Kauffman School offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with anticipated duties and experience.  This position is eligible to participate in the school’s benefits program.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants should complete a formal application through the Kauffman School Careers page at http://www.kauffmanschool.org/.  In your cover letter please address the following topics:

• Highlight your experience working with students, urban communities, or in an entrepreneurial environment
• Share an example of how used data to improve or develop a system or process
• Provide specific evidence of your alignment with the Kauffman School’s mission of "creating college graduates” and/or the Kauffman School’s PREP values (Perseverance, Results, Empathy, Passion)

The Kauffman School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people to flourish in an open and inclusive work environment. A diverse pool of candidates is welcomed and encouraged.