Academic Performance Analyst - Office of Education Innovation

Overview

The Office of Education Innovation (OEI) is a charter school authorizer responsible for overseeing the academics, finances, and operations of mayor-sponsored public charter schools that educate about 18,000 students across the city. Our staff closely scrutinizes charter school proposals to ensure high-quality, accessible, and equitable plans, and final chartering decisions are made by the Indianapolis Charter School Board. Our mission is to create and support high-quality charter schools by holding them to rigorous standards that increase student agency.

Through our work, we envision a city where students and families have access to quality education options and do not face systemic barriers to pursuing them.

The Academic Performance Analyst oversees evaluation of Mayor‑Sponsored Charter Schools (MSCS) academic performance, including review of quarterly academic data and annual academic results. The Analyst leads academic meetings with school leaders, collects and audits academic documents, writes annual academic performance reports based on data from both the schools and the Indiana Department of Education, and reviews educational plans and goals for new charter, renewal, and replication applications.

The role requires independent judgment, entrepreneurial mindset, and exceptional attention to detail, with a high bar for quality and strong personal responsibility.

City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city.

• Analyze academic performance of schools for annual performance reports and Mayoral updates.
• Lead meetings with school and network academic leaders three times a year to present and review data.
• Audit MSCS academic performance data to identify trends, strengths, and shortcomings.
• Draft, edit, and finalize annual accountability reports on school academic performance.
• Correspond and problem‑solve with school leaders around academic issues and data collection.
• Evaluate applications for new charter schools, mid‑charter review, and charter renewal.
• Manage the pre‑opening process for select new schools after they are granted a charter.
• Research and evaluate best practices related to charter school academics to propose future revisions to the Performance Framework.
• Collaborate with the Director of Charter Schools and other analysts on decision‑making in areas such as accountability, performance improvement plans, other school interventions, charter renewals and closures, and the vision and direction of OEI.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Communications and Operations to pursue projects that align with OEI’s mission and goals.
• Coordinate data sharing with external groups (e.g., Indiana Department of Education, Public Impact, NWEA) and OEI for data collection.
• Serve as a resource to OEI staff, charter schools, parents, and the public.
• Develop presentations and documents for the Mayor, Director of Charter Schools, Indianapolis Charter School Board, and external partners as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all‑inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) to four (4) years’ experience required. Experience with data analysis is required. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are mandatory. Candidates must be well‑organized, able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, and able to read, analyze, and interpret academic data. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, draw valid conclusions, and meet specific goals in a team‑oriented environment.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel is required.

Master’s degree preferred. Knowledge of state and federal requirements for school accountability is encouraged. Experience as a teacher or school data/instruction professional is encouraged.

Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

• Sitting at a desk the majority of the day.
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of light objects (5‑10 pounds).
• Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.
• Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals.
• Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

All rates are bi‑weekly.