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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fshakopee%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D6262&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C2d1fe34791ee488574f308dd7203f8d9%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638792083573573835%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uhDJRJcJYzS70vl3z121aWu2U6grqyxjllvh4dM3YE8%3D&reserved=0> Shakopee Public Schools is searching for a Data and Assessment Coordinator to join the Learning, Teaching, and Equity (LTE) team. Job Summary: The Data and Testing Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all required State testing, as well as the collection, preparation, analysis, and presentation of data to support various educational initiatives and stakeholder needs. This role involves identifying and gathering data from diverse sources, ensuring its accuracy and relevance, and transforming it into usable formats for analysis by leadership teams, departments, and the Superintendent/School Board. This position requires strong problem-solving skills to identify and address current challenges, using data to improve processes and outcomes. The Data and Testing Coordinator will also be tasked with effectively communicating complex data findings through clear reports and visualizations to drive continuous improvement and support strategic decision-making. Major Areas of Accountability: Data Scientist - 70% of the time * Data Collection & Preparation * Identify, gather, and clean data from various sources * Determine which data are available and useful for various projects * Transform data into usable formats for various stakeholder analysis, including PLC teams, buildings leadership teams, departments (SPED, ML, LTE, etc), and Superintendent/School Board * Data Analysis & Modeling * Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns and trends * Develop predictive models to forecast outcomes * Build and evaluate statistical models * Create, validate, test, and update algorithms and models * Insight Generation & Communication * Extract actionable insights from data analysis * Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders through data visualizations and reports * Communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner * Problem Solving & Decision Making * Use data to identify and address current challenges * Develop data-driven solutions to improve processes & outcomes * Collaboration & Teamwork * Work to ensure data quality and accessibility * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven solutions Assessment Coordinator - 30% of the time * Manage and Coordinate all District Assessment and Testing Systems (ACT, ACCESS, MCA, FastBridge, etc.) * Coordinate and manage all testing systems used by the District * Train School Assessment Coordinators on mandated testing protocols * Coordinate building testing schedules for all required assessments * Actively problem-solve issues for accommodations for ACT, ACCESS and MCA&#8217;s * Renew all annual tests * Plan for annual platform updates & prepare various stakeholders for changes * Coordinate with the Technology Department * Ensure devices function properly for testing platforms * Resolve technology issues within testing programs * Update and maintain the Data and Testing website for the District * Upload ACT student scores to Infinite Campus and distribute and communicate annual reports * Generate reports for Academic Awards & Scholarships * Generate reports for programs (ADSIS, A & I, Indian Ed, AVID, Title I, etc.) * Management of Accountability & Reporting * Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR) * NorthStar accountability reports * Compliance reports related to duties Qualifications: * Experience with school-based information systems for data retrieval and reporting (e.g. FastBridge, Infinite Campus, etc) * Understanding of MDE required assessments and reporting structures * Knowledge of how to use data systems to drive school and district improvement * Skills in displaying, interpretting and communicating data to a variety of stakeholders, including teachers, parents, administrators, and school board * Teaching license preferred Skills Required: * Proficiency in statistical analysis, experience with data visualization tools, familiarity with databases and data warehousing * Ability to identify patterns and trends in data * Strong analytical and critical thinking skills * Ability to solve complex problems using data * Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely Pay & Benefits Information: * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * HSA & VEBA options * Flexible Spending & Dependent Care options * Accidental Injury & Critical Illness Insurance * Life Insurance * Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Plan + district contribution * 403(B) plan + district contribution Salary can range anywhere between $50,000 to $118,444 depending upon education level and experience. Our staff receive: * Professional development opportunities offered through the District * Strong mentoring program for first year staff Working Conditions: Office environment. Application Procedure: You must be a permanent employee of the district to use the internal application. Substitutes are not considered internal applicants and must complete the external application. Apply online at http://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shakopee.k12.mn.us%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C2d1fe34791ee488574f308dd7203f8d9%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638792083573593090%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5LJ%2FE%2Bz1fv2g47WGtTpZoyZdeUQX%2B617e4HYz5BrE20%3D&reserved=0> under posting 6262. Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately. 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