Specialist, School Quality and Accountability
Washington, DC
Full Time
Experienced
ABOUT THE DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD (DC PCSB)
Every day, we work to ensure that 44,000+ public charter school students, families, and communities receive a quality education that makes them feel valued and prepares them for lifelong learning, fulfilling careers, and economic security. DC PCSB is an independent agency of the District of Columbia government. Our mission, vision, values, and work are rooted in the principle of ensuring that every DC student has access to a quality education.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The School Quality and Accountability Specialist reports to the Director of School Quality & Accountability and supports DC PCSB’s School Performance Department in academic and non-academic performance oversight. The School Quality and Accountability Specialist will be responsible for helping implement DC PCSB’s new accountability system called ASPIRE and become the organization’s trusted, knowledgeable point of contact––both internally and externally––on adult education and career and technical education (CTE) programming. Ideally, candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and be professionally curious and passionate about charter school accountability.
We encourage candidates to highlight their specific skills and experiences that align with the responsibilities listed below.
Core Responsibilities
Charter School Accountability
Project Management Support
Stakeholder Communication
Team and Department Support
Competencies and Qualifications
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with prior experience in a similar role. DC PCSB offers a comprehensive benefits plan covering 100% of the employee’s insurance premium. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. Please visit the studentaid.gov website for eligibility details and requirements. DC PCSB offers a generous telecommuting policy.
To foster fair compensation practices within our organization, there is a non-negotiation policy built within our compensation system. The salary for this role is $70,898 – $82,141.
DC PCSB is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a unified workplace. We are committed to ensuring all employees feel valued and respected. We recognize that multiple perspectives and experiences contribute to a strong and effective team, enhancing our ability to fulfill our mission.
TO APPLY
The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. DC PCSB is not enrolled in E-Verify and does not sponsor individuals for work visas.
Every day, we work to ensure that 44,000+ public charter school students, families, and communities receive a quality education that makes them feel valued and prepares them for lifelong learning, fulfilling careers, and economic security. DC PCSB is an independent agency of the District of Columbia government. Our mission, vision, values, and work are rooted in the principle of ensuring that every DC student has access to a quality education.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The School Quality and Accountability Specialist reports to the Director of School Quality & Accountability and supports DC PCSB’s School Performance Department in academic and non-academic performance oversight. The School Quality and Accountability Specialist will be responsible for helping implement DC PCSB’s new accountability system called ASPIRE and become the organization’s trusted, knowledgeable point of contact––both internally and externally––on adult education and career and technical education (CTE) programming. Ideally, candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and be professionally curious and passionate about charter school accountability.
We encourage candidates to highlight their specific skills and experiences that align with the responsibilities listed below.
Core Responsibilities
Charter School Accountability
- Become the organization’s expert on accountability and authorizing practices for adult education and CTE programming. This includes but is not limited to enhancing your awareness of the National Reporting System (NRS) for adult education, developing familiarity with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), DC’s WIOA State Plan, DC’s CTE State Plan, and participating in city-wide Workforce Investment Council and adult education meetings.
- Collaborate with the Director of School Quality & Accountability on refining ASPIRE’s Adult Education Framework given shifts in the adult education landscape and school leader expertise.
- Prepare presentations on ASPIRE outcomes for DC PCSB staff, Board members, school leaders, and other stakeholders.
Project Management Support
- Assist in organizing and managing tasks, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring that all aspects of projects (e.g., ASPIRE production) are aligned and progressing smoothly.
- Facilitate (or co-facilitate) meetings with key stakeholders to communicate the status of ongoing projects, including progress, risks and potential solutions, deadlines, needs, and changes.
- Support troubleshooting challenges, removing bottlenecks, and keeping projects on track when issues arise.
- Help identify potential risks or roadblocks in complex projects and develop mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Communication
- Engage regularly with public charter schools on accountability (e.g., facilitating meetings and drafting communication).
- Represent DC PCSB at external meetings on matters related to adult education or CTE.
- Prepare and deliver regular progress reports, proposals, and presentations to management and stakeholders.
- Communicate data findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
Team and Department Support
- Support annual ASPIRE production (e.g., verifying data accuracy and reviewing underlying evidence LEAs submit, quality assurance processes for ASPIRE dashboard and reports)
- Support LEAs in identifying School-Specific Performance measures.
- Support team in producing annual goals summary reports.
- Support team in producing Review and Renewal Reports as needed.
- Participate in SPD’s mandatory and voluntary all-hands-on-deck projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies and Qualifications
- Quantitative Analysis
- Interprets, manipulates, and analyzes data to inform decision-making and generate actionable insights
- Leverage data-driven insights to support strategic decisions and policy recommendations
- Strong attention to detail
- Technical Writing
- Writing is accurate; word choice and descriptors reflect the correct information
- Writing is concise; the level of detail appropriately communicates the most salient points
- Writing is clear and digestible for the target audience, including subject-matter experts or generalists
- Writing is consistent; the format, tone, and style are uniform
- Communication
- Takes detailed, accurate, relevant notes
- Clearly articulates ideas and information, actively listens, and responds appropriately to a variety of stakeholders verbally and in writing
- Confidently presents information to groups, using appropriate techniques to engage and inform the audience
- Comfortably leads data-oriented conversations with internal and external audiences
- Project Planning/Management
- Utilizes project management software or tools to plan, track, and manage project activities
- Develops and successfully executes comprehensive project plans that include timelines, milestones, and risk management strategies
- Completes projects on time, meeting or exceeding the predefined objectives and goals
- Effectively adapts to project changes, manages scope adjustments, and ensures project objectives are still achieved
- Critical Thinking
- Passion for qualitative and quantitative education data
- Ability to break down complex problems into manageable parts and identify patterns, trends, and root causes
- Displays creative problem-solving with innovative solutions to challenges
- Decision-making is effective and balances data and intuition
- Other Skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Demonstrated history of delivering high-quality work products in fast-paced environments
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based technologies like Google Workspace applications and Zoom
- Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Data-driven decision-making
- Experience with Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) and NRS data
- One of the following required:
- Adult Education or CTE teaching experience
- Adult Education or CTE program evaluation
- Adult Education or CTE accountability (e.g., familiarity with NRS or WIOA reporting)
- Must express comfort and willingness to discuss, learn, and implement DC PCSB’s Mission, Vision, and Values using them to build relationships, navigate conversations, and engage in continuous learning.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with prior experience in a similar role. DC PCSB offers a comprehensive benefits plan covering 100% of the employee’s insurance premium. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. Please visit the studentaid.gov website for eligibility details and requirements. DC PCSB offers a generous telecommuting policy.
To foster fair compensation practices within our organization, there is a non-negotiation policy built within our compensation system. The salary for this role is $70,898 – $82,141.
DC PCSB is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a unified workplace. We are committed to ensuring all employees feel valued and respected. We recognize that multiple perspectives and experiences contribute to a strong and effective team, enhancing our ability to fulfill our mission.
TO APPLY
The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. DC PCSB is not enrolled in E-Verify and does not sponsor individuals for work visas.
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