JLM HR Consulting, LLC · 4 months ago
Data Specialist - Instructional Support
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expJLM HR Consulting, LLC is a forward-thinking educational institution seeking a strategic and collaborative Data Specialist to support instructional excellence and student achievement. The role focuses on coaching educators, analyzing performance data, and driving continuous improvement across Advanced Placement and other academic programs.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Supports teachers’ achievement of goals, as needed, by effectively employing coaching strategies that gradually release responsibility for implementing instructional practices to the teacher (for example, co-planning, modeling, data analysis and observing)
In collaboration with the assistant principal, provides clear and direct feedback to teachers based on analysis of practice and tracks student and teacher progress to assess the effectiveness of teacher practice
Develops teachers’ capacity to collect and analyze multiple sources of data to improve student learning
Articulates a clear instructional vision alongside the Assistant Principal with a school-wide focus on teaching and learning that is data-driven, standards-aligned and rooted in a belief that all students can achieve at high levels
Participates actively on the school’s Academic Leadership Team and their content specific district LEAP team
Attends professional development meetings, trainings and all events led by the school and DCPS Office of Instructional Practice
The Data Specialist at the High School level may be responsible for serving as a Progress Monitor for all data content areas which require support
Qualification
Required
Master's degree
Valid teaching license (or eligible for DC licensure)
At least 3 years of successful teaching experience
Proven track record of student achievement
Strong organizational and strategic planning skills; ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Demonstrates proficiency in a specific content area of focus based on a content assessment administered by the LEAP Content Leader Selection Team
Demonstrates knowledge of how to use instruction to reach student achievement goals
Able to identify and describe effective instructional practices and how to provide feedback, coaching and professional development to teachers to improve the quality of instruction throughout the school
Demonstrates knowledge of educational theory and practices, including focus on standards-based instruction
Knowledge of adult learning theory, and experience facilitating professional learning communities and professional development sessions
Exemplary interpersonal skills
Preferred
Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education
Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations
Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the improvement of school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains
Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions
Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations
Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others
Dependability: Does whatever it takes to consistently deliver with high quality under tight deadlines; successfully manages own projects through strong organization, detailed workplans, and balancing of multiple priorities
Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner
Benefits
Full benefits
Company
JLM HR Consulting, LLC
JLM is a woman-owned, certified MBE/DBE company that provides comprehensive human resource (HR) services to small businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase