24-25 Director/Senior Director of Operations, Data and Technology - Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy

BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket.

The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP’s scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers.

Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.

Learn more about why BVP is different.

Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond

• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community

• Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars’ in a complex world.

• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members

• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies

• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures

• Attends mandatory professional development and family meet and greets

Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary range of $95,000-$105,000 (Director) or $110,000-$116,000 (Senior Director) commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan*

• Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests

• Collaborative, team-driven culture

• Instructional coaching

• Referral bonuses

• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for all employees

• All staff members receive a minimum of 7 personal days per year

• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%

• Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)

• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)

• Longevity Bonuses

• Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)

• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

• Paid summer opportunities

*BVP has a policy not to negotiate on salaries. Allowing for negotiations undermines the economic equity we strive for as an organization. We endeavor to pay people well and appreciate our employees. Our transparent salary scale is based on the experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to thrive in this role.

In addition, The Senior Director/Director of Operations, Data and Technology will:

• In collaboration with senior leaders and operations team, contribute to network-wide strategy for the organization and work towards its implementation

• Serve as a model leader for the organization, demonstrating sound leadership and management practices

• Identify and coordinate opportunities to maximize resources in alignment with organizational values and programmatic goals

• Manage change by seeking to understand its effects upon the organization and key stakeholders and anticipating unintended consequences.

• In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), ensure a safe environment for scholars and staff by

• managing state and local compliance for school operations, including safety drills, reporting, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, with a focus on mitigating risks.

• preparing for and responding to emergent operational situations e.g. leaks, weather related closures, broken buses.

• Build the capacity of school-based operations staff by:

• Working with school leaders to set the vision for school-based operations

• Leading weekly operations meetings

• Providing one-on-one coaching of school-based staff to increase capacity for operational tasks

• Assessing professional development needs for operational staff and

• ​​Structuring, sequencing, and delivering high quality professional development to school operations teams to ensure effective program implementation

• Lead the network and school-based operations teams in effectively executing complex high stakes projects with stakeholder engagement

• In collaboration with the other members of the network operations team, own the frameworks for school operations topics (recess, lunch service, arrival, dismissal, physical space, other school-based systems, etc), working with the Directors of Elementary and Secondary Schools and school leadership teams to set expectations, define excellence, evolve and document standard operating procedures, and build tools to support schools

• Technology

• With the support of the Chief Operating Officer, coordinate with Chief Financial Officer for all budgeting related to staff and scholar technology purchases, upgrades, and repairs;

• Coordinate with school-based and network senior leaders on instructional technology strategy and implementation;

• Manage IT and systems administration support staff and vendor relationships

• Lead vendor selection and hiring processes with stakeholder engagement and in alignment with organizational goals and values

• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware

• Data

• SIS:

• Serve as system administrator for student information system (SIS) and other instructional and business systems

• Manage use of information imports and exports in SIS systems

• Oversee the professional development of staff on use of the SIS system, including exports, imports, schedules, roster creation/editing, and yearly rollover processes

• Collaborate with school leaders to ensure information captured in SIS and reports are accurate and meet the needs of the organization

• Ensure data within SIS system is up to date and effectively sets up the systems and protocols that enable applicable staff members to complete regular data clean up

• Serve as the Local Education Agency data manager responsible for the collection and submission of student, personnel, and school accountability data to the RI Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education

• Provide data and evidence based insights to BVP’s Board, funders, and other stakeholders as needed;

• Online platform integration and strategy

• Ensure network-wide access to online platforms via Clever Portal by managing integration with the SIS and troubleshooting.

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of data access for all applications housed in Clever

• Serve as the technology and integration point of contact for applications such as Clever, STAR Renaissance, Pear, ELLevation etc

• Advise the Chief Academic Officer on online platform selection, usage, and strategy.

• Scholar lottery and enrollment:

• In collaboration with the COO and CEO, set strategy for scholar enrollment

• Manage lottery and enrollment data systems;

• Oversee procedures for scholar enrollment & withdrawal to maintain required school enrollment levels

• Oversee maintenance of scholar records

• Report on student recruitment, retention, and attrition data

• Provide direction and support to the registrar for scholar enrollment

Qualifications

• Senior Director

• Master’s degree required

• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in data and technology, ideally within a multi-site organization, with experience in school settings preferred

• Director

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience

• Knowledge of Student Information Systems such as Aspen required

• Familiarity with Rhode Island state data reporting requirements and regulations preferred

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders, including teachers, students, families, and vendors.

• Bachelors or Masters degree preferred

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Essential Functions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at times

• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed

• Occasional working outside during inclement weather.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, professional references’ contact information, and a cover letter highlighting your alignment with our mission online. If your position requires certification or licensure please be sure to upload it. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our team. If you are selected to advance in the hiring process, you will be contacted by a BVP team member.

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.

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