What are the responsibilities and job description for the OSD Resource Data Analyst position at Chicago Public Schools?
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500 schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans : academic progress, financial stability, and integrity.Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) works to support networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support. OSD supports strategic utilization of resources, aligning them to our strategic plan and district priorities, to increase student achievement.
Job Summary :
Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, the OSD Resource Data Analyst operates primarily in the following functional areas :
- Operations and Administration
- Special Education Programs and Academic Supports
- Special Education Services
- District Managed School Special Education Position Allocation
- Contract School Special Education Budgets
The OSD Resource Data Analystwill be held accountable for the following responsibilities :
Develop and manage the position allocation model for district-managed schools, including analyzing trends in allocations, managing appeals processes, and evaluating the impact of related expenditures on both the office and district budget.
Support the position appeal process, maintaining protocols to forecast position needs, track related expenditures, and helping ensure effective allocation of resources in alignment with budget priorities.
Conduct detailed budget analysis and monitoring for the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) by tracking personnel and non-personnel costs, identifying spending trends, forecasting future allocations under various staffing scenarios, and ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
Analyze non-personnel expenditures and grant funding within the assigned budget area(s) to determine effectiveness, identify opportunities for savings or increased revenue, and assist with financial reporting and projections.
Collaborate with department leaders to monitor budget variations and address financial pressures, identifying cost-saving opportunities, revenue enhancements, and potential risks while explaining changes and opportunities to stakeholders throughout the fiscal year.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all programs within assigned budget areas, analyzing their purpose, effectiveness, staffing models, participant demographics, service delivery methods, and resource allocations and presenting findings through detailed reports and recommendations.
Utilize the district’s financial systems to ensure budget accuracy and reporting efficiency, managing processes to load budgets, track expenditures, and handle necessary financial actions in a timely and effective manner.
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the OSD Resource Data Analyst must possess the following qualifications :
Education Required :
Experience Required :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Other Requirements :
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to :
