Educational Data Analyst

The Educational Data Analyst position is a 40hr per week, exempt, full-time role with the Transition Tennessee project at Vanderbilt University. This position involves supporting the audit of Indicator 13 Individualized Education Program (IEP) compliance (Part B APR Indicator 13) and collection of Indicator 14 postschool outcome data (Part B APR Indicator 14) for the state of Tennessee. The position reports directly to the project director for all tasks. Working hours are flexible and typically occur between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday. The educational data analyst position is a remote only position.

Please note: This position may be remote, but you must be a citizen of the United States and sponsorship is not available. This position will be required to complete a full background check and fingerprinting as an employee of Vanderbilt's Peabody College.

 

About Transition Tennessee (TransitionTN) 

TransitionTN is a state-funded contract from the Tennessee Department of Education. Our mission is to provide resources, training, and technical assistance to schools and districts in order to improve the quality of transition services and outcomes for students with disabilities. Key components of this project include: (a) providing school- and district-level technical assistance around transition; (b) further developing our online portal for transitionrelated resources and training; (c) hosting an annual transition conference; (d) disseminating resources, success stories, and other content through webinars and newsletters; (e) establishing communities of practice on transition across the state; (f) facilitating a statewide transition taskforce; (g) providing trainings around the state at various conferences for different stakeholders. More information about Transition Tennessee can be found at http://www.transitiontn.org. 

About the Department of Special Education  

TransitionTN is housed within Vanderbilt’s Department of Special Education. The Department has a history of significant and continuous impact on the field of special education and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Faculty and staff are committed to equipping students with diverse backgrounds and experiences to provide exceptional services and supports to people with disabilities and their families. More information can be found at http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/departments/sped/  

About the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center  

TransitionTN is involved in ongoing collaboration with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (UCEDD). More information can be found at https://vkc.vumc.org/vkc/ucedd  

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

In collaboration with other team members, the educational data analyst will carry out the following activities: 

1. Assess Indicator 13 IEP compliance by coding student IEPs, 
2. In collaboration with local education agencies (LEAs), collect Indicator 14 data (postschool outcome data), 
3. Support the analysis of Indictor 13 and Indicator 14 data for the state, 
4. Collaborate with Transition Tennessee and the TN Department of Education (TDOE) teams to draft Indicator 13 and Indicator 14 reports for LEAs aligning with state communications standards, 
5. Collaborate with the Transition Tennessee technical assistance team to support LEAs in meeting Indicator 13 compliance.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in education or directly related discipline required. 
• Experience with IEPs for transition-aged youth with disabilities (ages 14-22). 
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.). 
• Strong written and spoken communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines.          
• Positive attitude.

 

 

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.