JOB
Agency Summary
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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Key Responsibilities
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Analyze academic performance of schools for annual performance reports and Mayoral updates.
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Lead meetings with school and network academic leaders three times a year to present and review data.
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Audit MSCS academic performance data to identify trends, strengths, and shortcomings.
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Draft, edit, and finalize annual accountability reports on school academic performance.
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Correspond and problem-solve with school leaders around academic issues and data collection.
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Evaluate applications for new charter schools, mid-charter review, and charter renewal.
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Manage the pre-opening process for select new schools after they are granted a charter.
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Research and evaluate best practices related to charter school academics to propose future revisions to Performance Framework.
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Collaborate with the Director of Charter Schools and other analysts around decision-making in areas such as accountability, performance improvement plans and other school interventions, charter renewals and closures, and the vision and direction of the Office of Education Innovation.
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Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Communications and Operations in discussing and pursuing relevant projects that align with OEI’s mission and goals.
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Coordinate data sharing with external groups (e.g., Indiana Department of Education, Public Impact, NWEA, etc.) and OEI for data collection.
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Serve as a resource to OEI staff, charter schools, parents, and the public.
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Develop presentations and documents for the Mayor, Director of Charter Schools, Indianapolis Charter School Board, and external partners as needed.
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Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Conditions
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Sitting at a desk the majority of the day
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Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10) pounds
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Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation
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Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals
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Tasks require the ability to communicate orally
