Dashboard Developer and Data Coach

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, statistics, education  policy, mathematics, quantitative analytics, engineering, computer science, management  information systems, or a related field.
• Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience, at least two of which have included  working with large longitudinal data sets.

OR

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, statistics, education  policy, mathematics, quantitative analytics, engineering, computer science, management  information systems, or a related field.
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience, at least two of which have included  working with large longitudinal data sets.

OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the  Office of Talent in collaboration with the District Performance Office.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• BI software and dashboarding tools (e.g. Qlik, Tableau).
• JavaScript and Python strongly desired.
• Statistical software packages, such as Stata, R, or SPSS. 
• Effective data visualizations and reporting.
• SQL and/or other related programming.
• Project management software (e.g., Asana, Microsoft Project) preferred. 
• Public education (K-12, early learning, and alternative programs) and education data  sources (e.g. PA Department of Education, National Student Clearinghouse, College  Board).
• Needs of District and school leaders.
• Adult learning theories, technologies, and coaching/mentoring models.

Demonstrated ability to: 

• Clean, merge, analyze and report on large and complex data sets.
• Develop effective data visualizations and dashboards in a professional context.
• Use of SQL in a professional context including analytic functions.
• Conduct descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Translate data across the various data systems available to district and school leaders.
• Design, conduct and manage professional development for stakeholders and business  users in various aspects of data literacy and reporting.
• Assess the needs of stakeholders to effectively drive development of reports,  dashboards, and data literacy training.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and business users and help them feel comfortable  with and understand their data.
• Work with a sense of urgency.
• Be optimistic and entrepreneurial.
• Solve problems, anticipate issues and troubleshoot with good judgment and critical  thinking.
• Be detail-oriented and hold self and others accountable to a high standard of quality  assurance.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical  audiences.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external  partners, stakeholders, and business users.

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being  performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of  employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic  information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's  commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.