DC Public Charter School Board
Accountability Specialists
Washington, DC - Full Time
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 principles of REDI (Race, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).
ABOUT THE ROLE
The School Quality and Accountability Specialist reports to the Director of School Quality & Accountability and supports the School Performance Department of DC PCSB 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 high school, adult education programming, or career and technical education (CTE). The Accountability Specialist will also regularly monitor and analyze school climate data and propose revisions to the Attendance and Truancy Policy aligned with the ASPIRE System that reflect a shared understanding of why DC PCSB values student attendance. Ideally, candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and be professionally curious and passionate about charter school accountability.
DC PCSB will hire two School Quality and Accountability Specialists. Each position will involve ownership of specific workstreams that are best aligned with an employee's strengths and areas of expertise to maximize efficiency and impact. We encourage candidates to highlight their specific skills and experiences that align with the responsibilities listed below.
Core Responsibilities
Charter School Oversight
Project Planning and Management
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.
In connection with our REDI commitments and to limit pay inequities within our organization, there is a non-negotiation policy built within our compensation system, so the salary for this role is $70,898 – $85,885.
DC PCSB is an equal- opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse staff. We strive to foster an environment where everyone feels included. We believe that when people bring their unique identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to our community, we can truly achieve excellence in our work.
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 principles of REDI (Race, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).
ABOUT THE ROLE
The School Quality and Accountability Specialist reports to the Director of School Quality & Accountability and supports the School Performance Department of DC PCSB 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 high school, adult education programming, or career and technical education (CTE). The Accountability Specialist will also regularly monitor and analyze school climate data and propose revisions to the Attendance and Truancy Policy aligned with the ASPIRE System that reflect a shared understanding of why DC PCSB values student attendance. Ideally, candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and be professionally curious and passionate about charter school accountability.
DC PCSB will hire two School Quality and Accountability Specialists. Each position will involve ownership of specific workstreams that are best aligned with an employee's strengths and areas of expertise to maximize efficiency and impact. We encourage candidates to highlight their specific skills and experiences that align with the responsibilities listed below.
Core Responsibilities
Charter School Oversight
- Become the organization’s expert on accountability and authorizing practices for the designated content area (e.g., high school, adult education, or CTE), including, but not limited to, staying abreast of local and national happenings related to said focus area, studying NRS, WIOA/WIOA State Plan, participating in city-wide Workforce Investment Council and Adult Education meetings, and engaging in the Office of the State Superintendent’s re-envisioning high school working group.
- Monitor school climate data (i.e., tracking attendance and truancy patterns, issuing consequences based on the Attendance and Truancy Policy) and propose revisions to the Attendance and Truancy Policy
- Regularly analyze and interpret academic and non-academic school performance data (e.g., assessment outcomes, graduation rates, discipline) through an equity lens.
- Prepare presentations on ASPIRE outcomes for DC PCSB staff, Board members, school leaders, and other stakeholders.
Project Planning and Management
- 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 meetings with key stakeholders to communicate the status of ongoing projects, including progress, risks and potential solutions, deadlines, needs, and changes.
- Document processes and relevant institutional knowledge to ensure year-over-year success.
- Work with various teams to troubleshoot challenges, remove bottlenecks, and keep 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 high school, adult education, or CTE.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding ASPIRE project management and a liaison between different teams/departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals, strategies, and priorities across the organization.
- Prepare and deliver regular progress reports, proposals, and presentations to management and stakeholders.
- Communicate academic and non-academic 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 intentions and information
- Writing is concise; the level of detail aligned with communicating 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
- K-12 or adult education school-based experience required; coaching or school leadership experience preferred
- Adult education experience (i.e., understanding of and experience with adult education assessments and WIOA)
- Data-driven decision-making
- Must express comfort and willingness to discuss, learn, and implement DC PCSB’s Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) framework to build relationships, navigate conversations, and support the Mission, Vision, and Values of DC PCSB.
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.
In connection with our REDI commitments and to limit pay inequities within our organization, there is a non-negotiation policy built within our compensation system, so the salary for this role is $70,898 – $85,885.
DC PCSB is an equal- opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse staff. We strive to foster an environment where everyone feels included. We believe that when people bring their unique identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to our community, we can truly achieve excellence in our work.
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.
