The Office of Education Innovation (OEI) is a charter school authorizer responsible for overseeing the academics, finances, and operations of mayor-sponsored public charter schools that educate about 18,000 students across the city. Our staff also closely scrutinizes charter school proposals to ensure high-quality, accessible, and equitable plans. Final chartering decisions are made by the Indianapolis Charter School Board. Our mission is to transparently create and support high-quality charter schools by holding them to rigorous standards that increase student agency. Through our work, we envision a city where students and families have access to quality education options and do not face systemic barriers to pursuing them.
Job Summary
The Academic Performance Analyst oversees evaluation of Mayor-Sponsored Charter Schools (MSCS) academic performance, including review of quarterly academic data and annual academic results. The Academic Performance Analyst is also responsible for leading academic meetings with school leaders, collecting and auditing academic documents, writing annual academic performance reports based on data collected from both the schools and the Indiana Department of Education, and reviewing educational plans and goals for new charter, renewal, and replication applications. A great deal of independent judgment is required. Must be comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment and able to independently organize, prioritize, track and manage many different types of work with an exceptional attention to detail and a high bar for quality. Must be a critical thinker and possess an exceptionally high level of personal responsibility for achieving ambitious results.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) to four (4) years’ experience required. Experience with data analysis is required. Must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Candidate must be well-organized and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. The ability to read, analyze, and interpret academic data is required. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, and draw valid conclusions. Must have a demonstrated ability to meet specific goals in a team-oriented environment. Must have advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred. Knowledge of state and federal requirements for school accountability is encouraged. Experience as a teacher or school data/instruction professional is encouraged.
If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY. It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred. After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.
Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Conditions
- Sitting at a desk the majority of the day
- Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10) pounds
- Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation
- Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals
- Tasks require the ability to communicate orally