Data Analyst, OSD

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500 schools and employing over 45,000 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. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides the tools and resources to ensure that all diverse learners receive a high-quality public education that prepares students for success. OSD is responsible for student evaluations, creating and monitoring Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and working with schools, staff, and families to fulfill these plans toward greater student development and achievement. A critical area within the Office is to provide financial and operational support to schools, networks, and central office departments, including but not limited to the allocation of special education resources to CPS schools so that every child is provided with the services outlined by a student's IEP.

Job Summary: 

Reporting to the Data Manager, the Data Analyst will use data to drive progress toward District priorities and goals. The Data Analyst will support OSD units in the collection, analysis, reporting, and interpretation of data to facilitate informed decision-making, identify trends, ensure that Diverse Learner outcomes are monitored, and to support the continuous improvement of OSD programs and services. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The Data Analyst will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Proficiently analyze, manipulate and transform complex datasets from multiple sources using analysis tools such as SAS, SQL, Python, or R to extract meaningful insights
• Apply statistical techniques to analyze data distributions, correlations, and trends, contributing to the development of robust analytical models
• Create and customize reports tailored to departmental needs, ensuring clarity and relevance in communicating key performance indicators; summarize metrics and produce visualizations for key stakeholders
• Utilize data visualization techniques to present findings in an easily digestible and visually compelling manner, aiding departmental stakeholders in understanding complex datasets
• Identify trends and patterns in data, offering valuable insights to support strategic decision-making within the portfolio of departments
• Conduct root cause analysis to uncover the underlying factors contributing to observed trends, providing valuable context for decision-makers
• Follow established department and district-wide processes to ensure the quality, integrity and reliability of data used for analysis

• Evaluate data for structural integrity and consistency

  • Compile, manipulate, and analyze data using appropriate statistical techniques

  • Ensure data quality and integrity across Offices

     

• Collaborate with business and subject matter experts to identify additional data needs

  • Participate in the District’s Data Analyst User Group

• Other duties as assigned