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Secondary Schools Analyst (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools · Boston, MA · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

This position is an anticipated vacancy expected to be vacant by 09/04/2026. The current incumbent may rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the expected vacancy date. Hire confirmation will not occur until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

Reports to: Director of Analytics

About the Role

The Secondary Schools Analyst will work in the Office of Data and Accountability (ODA) to establish district-wide systems and processes tracking student access, participation, progress through, and completion of high-quality career pathways that prepare students for success after graduation. Career pathways in BPS include Chapter 74 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, Early College pathways, and Innovation pathways.

This role involves high-level coordination with internal BPS departments and external community partners, such as Edvestors, the Boston Private Industry Council, and community colleges. The analyst will create dashboards, complete standard reporting, and conduct strategic analyses related to career pathways and equitable access to these opportunities using data on participation in CTE, Early College, or Innovation pathways, attainment of industry-recognized credentials, and postsecondary outcomes.

In partnership with the ODA and Office of College, Career, and Life Readiness (CCLR), the analyst will advance strategic initiatives using data including standardized test scores (MCAS, AP, SAT, etc.), attendance, coursework, out-of-school time programs, and post-secondary experiences. As part of a collaborative team, the analyst will support time-sensitive analyses and contribute to related projects.

Responsibilities

  • Establish district-wide systems and processes to track student access, participation, and progress through career pathways:
    • Conduct a needs assessment to understand the current landscape of available data related to career pathways in BPS.
    • Create and coordinate a cross-department team to:
      • Map out current and planned career pathways in BPS.
      • Develop systems and processes to track access, participation, progress, and completion of these pathways.
    • Develop processes to monitor, track, and report pathway students' completion of aligned college-level coursework (Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate).
    • Utilize user-centered design principles to understand pain points and opportunities for improving data access and use across all stakeholders.
    • Develop an annual process to gather student and parent perspectives on access to career and academic planning and career pathways across grades 6-12.
    • Manage the administration and reporting of the annual Senior Exit Survey, a tool used by the district and community partners to understand student perceptions of high school experience and preparation for post-secondary plans.
  • Develop and support a data-driven understanding of career pathways across BPS:
    • Work with the Office of College, Career, and Life Readiness and the Office of Data and Accountability to identify areas for analysis related to career pathways and CCLR initiatives.
    • Develop dashboards using PowerBI and ad-hoc standardized reports to increase access to key performance indicators and related data.
    • Work with the Office of College, Career, and Life Readiness to fulfill all state and grant reporting requirements related to CTE, including identifying opportunities to implement process efficiencies.
    • Fulfill career pathways- and CCLR-related data requests from internal and external members of the BPS community.
    • Perform analyses on student-level, school-level, and district-level career pathways and provide relevant policy recommendations based on findings.
    • Generate reports and deliver findings for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Expand the capacity of internal BPS departments, schools, and external community partners to access and effectively use career pathways and CCLR data.
  • Serve as a member of the data working group of the New Skills Ready Network, a cross-sector initiative focused on increasing equitable access to career pathways.
  • Map data flows within and between organizations at the secondary and postsecondary levels to coordinate shared data systems and build capacity for accurate and complete data collection and analysis.
  • Monitor and provide monthly aggregate school-based reports on CCLR milestone completion utilizing data from district and state systems.
  • Develop a professional development model for school counselors specific to current data systems and use of CCLR data within school-based intervention teams.
  • Provide technical assistance to school staff, central staff, and external community partners regarding career pathways data needs and analyses.
  • Support student privacy regulations as mandated by FERPA, HIPAA, IDEA, MA DESE, City of Boston, and BPS; facilitate the execution of data sharing agreements where applicable.
  • Perform other relevant duties in the Office of Data and Accountability and Office of College, Career, and Life Readiness as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of data analysis experience, preferably in K–12 education.
  • Strong analytic and data systems management skills, as well as extremely strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency and/or expertise with statistical analysis software and programming languages (preferably STATA, R, SQL).
  • Enthusiasm for working on technical projects with a diverse team to completion.
  • Excellent time management skills, experience balancing competing priorities, and prioritizing resources.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong customer service focus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to explain complex analytical concepts in clear and concise terms.
  • Ability to react to requests with both flexibility and firmness (and the ability to distinguish when to use which skill).
  • Ability to communicate with diverse audiences and experience with Boston, its neighborhoods, and schools.
  • A deeply held and unyielding belief in the overarching mission of public education and BPS’ role as an anti-racist organization.
  • Current authorization to work in the United States—candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree.
  • Experience collaborating across departmental lines.
  • Experience with post-secondary and workforce readiness programs.
  • Knowledge of the Ed-Fi data standard.

Benefits

City of Boston residency is required. For more information on salary and compensation, refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies"). Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

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