MTSS Data Coordinator

Announcing the search for: MTSS Data Coordinator

Berkshire Arts & Technology (BART) Charter Public School is a nationally recognized, award-winning, college-preparatory, public middle and high school located in Adams, Massachusetts. As the only charter public school in Berkshire County, it is consistently ranked among the top schools in Massachusetts for student academic achievement and growth.

At BART, we believe diversity strengthens our community. We believe that recruiting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty and staff is essential to providing an excellent and representative education for our students. We support equity through representative hiring practices and welcome applications from members of communities that have historically not been represented in teaching and leadership positions in Berkshire County schools.

POSITION SUMMARY

The MTSS Data Coordinator is a detail-oriented, collaborative individual who helps achieve the mission of the school by collecting and analyzing data that drives instruction and school operations. The MTSS Data Coordinator is a key member of BART’s Instructional Leadership Team who organizes and implements school assessments, manages academic and school performance data in order to identify trends, improve practices, and inform critical decision-making. 

The MTSS Data Coordinator is a school-year position and reports to the Principal.

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Management, Analysis and Reporting

• Develop a dashboard showing progress towards school goals including academic achievement, attendance, and behavioral referrals for use by MTSS, Instructional Leadership, and the Board of Trustees. 

• Develop and present a weekly data progress monitoring report that drives MTSS meetings by identifying students, both individual and groups, who may need additional support and intervention
• Use data to analyze, evaluate, and compare the effectiveness of strategies to support students to help school leadership allocate resources towards the most effective interventions and strategies.
• Analyze and share assessment results (MCAS, interim, and summative) to identify trends, anomalies, and potentially useful information with instructional leadership, teaching staff, EL and special education, families and the Board of Trustees.
• Use the school’s existing data and communications platforms (Panorama and ParentSquare) to assist in the development, administration, and collection of surveys, forms, and questionnaires including climate surveys and exit surveys.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment

• In conjunction with the Principal, develop and execute an annual assessment calendar (including MCAS, PSAT, AP,  and interim assessments).
• As the official Assessment Coordinator for the school, serve as the primary point-person for external organizations in relation to assessment administration, including DESE, Pearson, the College Board, ANet, etc.
• Create project plans to coordinate logistics of assessment administration and proactively communicate roles and responsibilities to staff.
• Coordinate with School Leadership to communicate testing dates, expectations and recommendations to families.
• Oversee student test administration and coordination of all test logistics including organization of assessment materials, scheduling, and individual student accommodations.
• Provide training to staff on procedures and protocols related to assessment administration.
• Collaborate with instructional staff on the creation, storage, and analysis of school designed interim assessments including data collection and reporting.
• Provide support to teachers on the use of testing software.

Coaching and Development

• Serve as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team; assist in setting and monitoring school, student, and teacher goals.
• Champion key findings of data analysis and support understanding of key findings and school goals for multiple stakeholder groups.
• Provide assistance and coaching to teachers to support data-driven instruction.
• Participate in regular staff development meetings and provide content-appropriate presentations and professional development sessions as requested by school leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A./B.S. required, M.A. preferred; candidates with relevant experience in data analytics are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to handle unforeseen challenges and multiple priorities of an organization committed to continuous improvement.
• Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and passion for work.
• Commitment to educational equity and the belief that all students can learn.
• Strong work ethic, including a demonstrated ability to set and meet ambitious goals as well as ability to establish timelines and consistently meet deadlines.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences, to develop support for initiatives among stakeholders, and to motivate and work cooperatively with others.
• Exceptional analytical skills, including an ability to innovate ways of communicating complex information.
• Demonstrated expertise with various computer information and data management systems (i.e. Google Sheets, Excel, Panorama, Open Architects) as well as experience with student information systems (PowerSchool).
• Experience with assessment, MTSS operations, and/or data analysis and reporting within a public K12 school setting preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with standardized test administration.

BART offers competitive pay based on experience, and exceptional benefits including tuition reimbursement, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b), and ample opportunities for professional advancement.

To apply for  the role of MTSS Data Coordinator at BART Charter Public School, send via email a résumé, cover letter and full contact information for three professional references to employment@bartcharter.org. The cover letter should be addressed to BART’s Principal, Dr. Joe Huston. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

BART Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer. BART does not discriminate in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its services, programs or activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, those experiencing homelessness, or age. For more information about BART and its programs, please visit www.bartcharter.org.