What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, School Planning position at District of Columbia Public Schools?
The Office of Integrity is responsible for supporting resolution of stakeholder concerns in alignment with district-wide policies and procedures and supporting schools in meeting strategic performance targets for enrollment and attendance.
The Director, School Planning is responsible for leading, planning, and implementing efforts to support longterm planning at District of Columbia Public Schools with a focus on enrollment projections and supporting new and re-envisioned schools and programming. In addition, the Director will manage planning efforts for the Chancellor’s priority projects and district-wide strategy development. The Director will also work closely with the Office of Engagement and Partnerships and Office of Operations in engaging key stakeholders in decision-making.
The Director, School Planning will report to the Deputy Chief, Strategic School Planning.
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.
Drives development and execution of district-wide program strategy through data collection and analysis.
Manages the analysis and presentation of data for internal and external audiences; communicates progress to key stakeholder groups and incorporates their input.
Facilitates leadership’s decision-making by analyzing and presenting relevant information and data, at times on extremely complex, difficult, controversial, or sensitive issues.
Identifies and systematizes successful operational and project management methods across the department with an emphasis on recording historical trends in enrollment and academic outcomes.
Works within and across divisions and with agency partners to improve and systematize DCPS’ data-sharing practices for both internal and external stakeholders, including creating dashboards, reports, and other data visualizations.
Represents DCPS at community engagements.
Maintains high level of transparency with community through consistent communications and trusting relationships.
Manages School Planning special projects, including equity initiatives, charter school collaboration, and partner organization conversations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and five to seven years of related work experience.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Experience with data systems structure and administration (QuickBase).
- Proficient in synthesizing and leveraging large data sets through Excel, databases, and other platforms.
- Experience with R or other sophisticated analytical and mapping software.
- Technical expertise regarding data models and database design development; and strong knowledge of database reporting technologies and best practices preferred. Previous experience in the education sector a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
DCPS Values
- STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
- 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.
- EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
- EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
- TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
- JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.
