PK-8 Data Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Originally   founded in 1991   as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment  to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools —growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org .

The Data Team builds the infrastructure, systems, and support that make data a valuable strategic asset across DREAM. We believe data should enhance people’s work, and we strive to make it easier for staff to access the insights they need to improve outcomes, uphold standards, and meet the needs of every student.

The Data Coordinator is part of the Network Support Team, and splits time 40 / 60 between home and the network office. A successful data coordinator balances the work of advancing data infrastructure for the PK-8 schools with the on the ground, day-to-day programmatic support that running a CMO entails. Reporting to the Network Director of PK-8 Data and Assessment, the Data Coordinator : PK-8 will strategically support the data team in this growth plan through data collection, management, reporting, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Management
• Ensure DREAM’s PK-8 Student Information Systems are the network’s single source of truth for all relevant data;
• Maintain existing and build new data tools for academic and non-academic stakeholders;
• Support the test administration process for all DREAM PK-8 assessments to ensure that testing procedures are routine;
• Collaborate with the Director of Special Education and Network Director of PK-8 Data and Assessment to ensure that all mandated testing accommodations are adhered to for students with disabilities;
• With the Network Director of PK-8 Data and Assessment, oversee system compliance of enrollment, attendance, and grading policies.
• Data Reporting & Analysis
• Build and maintain data reports and visualizations to display student achievement results and key performance metrics;
• Provide clean, transformed, analysis-ready data sets to stakeholders, utilizing DREAM’s data stack to model data in a way that empowers end users to answer their own questions;
• Support school-based staff in using data tools and reports for continuous improvement;
• Provide additional data reporting and analysis as needed for external accountability, compliance, and teacher evaluation.

Qualifications

Working Expectations

Benefits and Paid Time Off

Compensation

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us .

DREAM Maxims

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

Applying to DREAM

We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.

If you are a current DREAM employee, please click here to review our Internal Selection Process before applying.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.