Data & Assessment Coordinator at Ambition… · Jackson

Background of the Organization

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-12 receives the high-quality education they deserve. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self-discipline needed for college and life success through high-quality instruction, intensive academic supports, and hard work. We are an elementary, middle school, and high school serving the students of Jackson, MS.

Position Overview

The Data and Assessments Coordinator will lead the strategic collection, analysis, and use of data to drive instructional improvement, organizational decision-making, and accountability across the school system. This individual will oversee all student assessments, including state-mandated testing, interim benchmarks, and internal diagnostics, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and alignment with organizational goals. The Coordinator will also play a critical role in building data literacy among school leaders, teachers, and staff.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee administration and compliance for all standardized testing (state, district, and national assessments)
• Develop and implement a system-wide assessment calendar in collaboration with academic leadership
• Manage vendor relationships related to assessments and data platforms
• Ensure security and fidelity in testing procedures and reporting
• Prepares academic data reports for the Executive Director, Managing Director of Academics, School Leaders, and other stakeholders; acts as a key guide to Principals on making responsive and timely data-driven decisions with action plans to change teaching practice
• Design and maintain data dashboards, reports, and tools that inform instruction, school improvement, and strategic planning
• Support with the planning and administration of title academic programming
• Analyze trends in student achievement and other key performance indicators (e.g., attendance, behavior, graduation rates)
• Lead the collection and reporting of data for accountability to state and federal agencies
• Provide timely data insights to support real-time instructional adjustments and long-term planning
• Train and support school leaders and teachers in interpreting and using data to drive decisions
• Provide high-quality instructional & cultural coaching with consistent teacher observations, actionable feedback, and accountability for adjustment in practice to positively impact student learning
• Collaborate with instructional teams to embed data-driven practices into professional development and coaching
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through actionable, user-friendly data dissemination
• Monitor and report on progress toward all organizational goals and accountability metrics
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Special Education, English Learners, Operations) to ensure data accuracy and compliance
• Support with the planning and development of academic programming for middle and high school growth
• Manages and coordinates the implementation of instructional technology programming
• Support with developing and maintaining curriculum pacing and mapping for ELA, mathematics, and science
• Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor and/or school leadership

To be a part of the Ambition Prep team, it is required that all candidates possess an unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community through the implementation of policies and procedures. You must share the belief that every student can learn at an advanced level regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status. It is required that you have the ability to efficiently adapt in an ambiguous, fast-paced, start-up environment. Candidates must be team-oriented and can display a professional level of a growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization. Each candidate must also be receptive to constructive feedback with the ability to remodel positive behavior precisely and effectively keeping the common goal of every student in mind.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• Master’s degree, preferred
• A successful background check in compliance with state law is required
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Google Suite
• Experience managing a team, coaching teachers, and/or designing a curriculum
• Minimum 2 years of school leadership experience required
• Detailed knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K-12 schools

Compensation

Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.