Data Intern

POSITION SUMMARY

The Ewing Marion Kauffman School is a free, public charter school serving 1000 students in 5th through 12th grades. Focused on student achievement and strong character, the Kauffman School’s mission is to support students in maximizing their opportunities for post-secondary success. The school serves a student population of which 87% qualify for free and reduced lunch and 90% identify as students of color. Students are accepted by a lottery that prioritizes the six highest-need zip codes within the district. More than 70% of our students identify as first in their families to attend college. From serving as certified doulas to attending graduate school to starting their own local small businesses, our alumni are shaping their post-secondary paths and we are incredibly proud of their determination and drive.

We believe that choosing to teach is choosing to commit oneself to challenging, joyful, enriching work that breaks down systemic barriers that have impacted marginalized students. Educators at the Kauffman School embrace challenges and choose to be part of an organization committed to academic growth for students who deserve choice and opportunity in their lives. The Kauffman School seeks results-driven and culturally-responsive educators to join its team. We are anchored to guiding principles in our work:

Belief and Connection: We build connections and relationships with each student AND provide excellent, rigorous content in order to value the individual child and show the belief we have in their intellectual goals and pursuits.

Clear is Kind: We show care through direct and clear communication of our high expectations rather than allowing students to ‘slip through the cracks’ by assuming they will know how to meet our standards without telling them. We also know that one of our roles is preparing our children for a world as college students/graduates that might play by different “rules” than they have previously experienced and it is our job to help them understand how to navigate, challenge the norms of, and dismantle that world.

Intent and Impact: All of our actions are executed with the purpose and intent to empower every student to reach their full potential. We also believe that as educators, we are called to assess the impact of our actions and adjust course if they are not meeting the intent.

Cultural Context + Critical Thinking: We approach rigorous learning as an activity that is responsive to students’ cultural contexts and pushes them to think critically.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Test Administration:

Assist with the setup and breakdown of testing spaces

Complete classroom set up and distribution/collection of test materials and related supplies on test days

Help prepare test booklets, answer sheets, and other administrative documents

Enter and verify testing data in relevant spreadsheets or systems

Serve as support to teachers and school administrators on testing days

Data Management:

Support the creation of data dashboards, charts, and reports for school leadership and teachers

Create school designed interim assessments in online learning platforms

Run quality assurance checks on teacher gradebooks before key reporting benchmarks like progress reports and report cards

Build student schedules and import student data/records in school’s student information system

Collect and clean student performance data (e.g., assessments, attendance, grades)

Organize data files, maintain spreadsheets, and ensure data accuracy

Attend data team meetings and take notes or summarize key insights

Maintain confidentiality and follow FERPA and other data privacy guidelines

By the end of this internship:

Gain hands-on experience working with educational data in a real-world K–12 setting.

Develop skills in project management, communication, attention to detail, and procedural consistency

Learn how to support data-informed decisions that impact teaching and learning

Understand the logistics and policies involved in professional test administration

Gain experience with data integrity, compliance, and test security practices

Develop technical and professional skills in data handling, analysis, and reporting

COMPENSATION

Interns will be paid hourly. Exact compensation will be discussed in the interview.

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should complete a formal application through the Kauffman School Careers page. The Kauffman School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people to flourish in an open and inclusive work environment. A diverse pool of candidates is welcomed and encouraged.