Systems Analyst

Primary Location

Central-42 West Madison Street (Office of Teaching & Learning)

Non-Union Position

66,000.

Exempt

Reporting to the Executive Director of Instructional Systems and Supports, the Systems Analyst, Grading Processes and Data will work closely with the Grading Practice and Policy Coordinators in the planning, implementation, and project management of a district grading policy and an equity action plan to address and adjust the district’s current grading practices.

• Collaborate with other CPS departments to develop system processes to enhance district visibility and monitoring capabilities in alignment with policy and best practices.
• Collaborate with other CPS departments to identify and prioritize system changes and enhancements needed to facilitate the district’s strategic initiatives related to evolving grading practices, including the development of technical specifications, and business rule development.
• Collaborate with Policy and Information and Technology Services (ITS) teams to develop a process owner map of key functionalities in Aspen related to grading.
• In partnership with ITS, develop and facilitate technical end-user training for teachers utilizing the Gradebook system in Aspen.
• In partnership with ITS, ONS Network Data Strategist and other collaborators, provide support for end-user inquiries regarding Gradebook functionality in Aspen.
• Support grading data analysis to inform policy development and practice continuous improvement.
• Adhere to a set of guiding principles for analytic practice as established by the Data Governance Council.
• Work with approved enterprise analytic tool sets (SAS, SQL).
• Participate in the District’s Data Analyst User Group.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience with school information systems and/or data analysis.
• Experience with the delivery of training programs using a variety of instructional techniques.
• Experience with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience writing code with data analytic tools (SAS, R, SPSS, STATA, etc).
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in a role requiring data analysis skills, preferred.

• Ability to use or learn SAS is required.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps in order to solve problems creatively.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, including presentations, listening, and writing).
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills, including the ability to set goals, establish a project timeline and manage activities toward goal fulfillment; knowledge of operations, management and organizational development.
• Fluent in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, analysis, and charting.

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency – Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. This Chicago residency requirement does not apply to part-time/temporary positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
• Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 – Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire. “Up-to-date” on vaccination is defined as being at least two weeks past all primary vaccine doses and any applicable boosters.

Health & Wellness:
Your Care, Your Choice

• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security:
Planning for Today and Tomorrow

• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance:
Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

• Competitive paid time off policies.

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