Position Overview
The mission of the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) is to provide educators with curricular resources, academic programs, and aligned professional development to ensure rigorous and joyful learning experiences for every student. OTL team members support school-based staff in implementing DCPS's existing academic programs while simultaneously working to rethink and redesign school programming, academic and curricular resources, and educator professional development.
Divisions/Teams
The Content and Curriculum division sets the vision for equity and excellence for each content area in DCPS schools by researching, creating, and curating curricular materials and providing aligned professional development experiences to ensure that all students have access to rigorous and joyful learning experiences every day in every content area. The division also supports schools and develops curriculum and programming in arts, health, physical education, library programs, STEM, global programs, advanced and enriched instruction, and curriculum and assessment innovation.
The Early Childhood Education division supports schools and families in providing PreK students with comprehensive learning experiences that foster confidence and independence. Approximately 6,000 children ages three to five attend early childhood classrooms in 78 elementary schools across the district, including several schools that offer Head Start programming. The division also manages Early Stages programming which works exclusively with children ages 2 years 8 months through 5 years 10 months and is responsible for meeting the District’s obligation under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B (619) to develop a comprehensive child find system to identify and locate all preschool-age children in the District who have a disability. The division also manages the implementation of DCPS' Head Start grant.
The Language Acquisition division welcomes families of linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds to DCPS, leads the process of identifying Multilingual Learner students, and supports schools in developing programs that supports English language acquisition and academic growth. This includes support during the academic day and as part of ELSAP, which is a targeted summer program for ML students. The LAD also manages DCPS compliance with the DC Language Access Act, providing translation and interpretation resources to school and central teams.
The Professional Learning and Educational Technology division sets a vision for professional development for DCPS as well as creates systems, tools, and structures to increase the efficacy of professional learning initiatives. This work includes LEAP, cluster-based PD, district PD and other learning opportunities. The team works across all DCPS offices to increase the cohesion of professional development and broad sharing of knowledge, while exploring new avenues and opportunities for meaningful development and learning for our educators. The team also leads efforts to enhance alignment and cohesion of professional learning initiatives and the integration of educational technology.
The Specialized Instruction division works to reduce the opportunity gap between students with IEPs and their non–disabled peers; and increases equity and excellence in schools through specific academic programming, related services, professional learning, school leadership development, family engagement, dispute resolution, and community partnerships.
The Specialized Instruction division works to reduce the opportunity gap between students with IEPs and their non–disabled peers; and increases equity and excellence in schools through specific academic programming, related services, professional learning, school leadership development, family engagement, dispute resolution, and community partnerships.
The Analyst is essential to the smooth operation of the division, focusing on communication management, project tracking, and facilitation of various key projects and processes. This role involves analyzing data to identify trends, developing recommendations, and resolving issues to enhance overall efficiency within the division. By leveraging data and project management skills, the Analyst will drive improvements and ensure effective functioning of division initiatives.
This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests: Criminal background check; Sex Offender Registry check; Traffic record check (as applicable); Consumer credit check (as applicable); Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
The Analyst, Specialized Instruction will report to the Director, Specialized Instruction Strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Coordinate, track, and report on division wide projects, initiatives, and standing activities to ensure timely completion, identify risks, and escalate issues as needed.
- Support implementation of small to medium sized projects or components of larger initiatives, including identifying obstacles, recommending solutions, and monitoring resolution through completion.
- Monitor, implement, and support federal and state compliance requirements, including action plans, timelines, documentation, and follow up to mitigate non compliance findings.
- Gather, compile, and analyze internal and external correspondence and data to identify trends, inform division communications, improve processes, and respond to guidance needs.
- Serve as a central point of contact for internal and external inquiries, projects, information requests, and division level coordination.
- Manage division wide communications, including newsletters, high volume email correspondence, SharePoint content, and leadership and All Hands presentation materials.
- Support logistics, preparation, documentation, and follow up for leadership, division, and cross agency meetings.
- Perform program planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting activities; provide technical support for data capture, report generation, and analysis efforts.
- Support court mandated reporting and oversight by securing, organizing, and analyzing data for workgroups, meetings, and required court submissions.
- Coordinate and respond to FOIA requests in collaboration with relevant teams to ensure timely and accurate compliance.
- Provide HR and operational support, including new hire onboarding, orientation, and technical support for DSI central staff and related service providers.
- Maintain awareness of DCPS procedural requirements and operational changes and communicate updates clearly to division staff, adjusting operations as needed.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience OR two years of experience (no degree requirement).
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Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
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Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals.
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Must be attentive to detail, extremely well organized, able to work under pressure, and able to meet frequent and changing deadlines.
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STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
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COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
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EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
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EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
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TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
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JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation and/or application assistance is available upon request at all stages of the application and employment process. To request accommodation, please contact [email protected].
