Data Scientist Programmer

Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 seeks a Data Scientist Programmer to enhance student outcomes through data-driven insights. This role focuses on utilizing data lakes and creating machine learning models to support students' academic success. Collaborating across various departments, the individual will contribute to the district's educational and operational strategies.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Utilize the district's data lake for data storage and management
• Develop machine learning models to predict student performance
• Create predictive models for strategic improvement of student outcomes
• Transform data insights into strategies with educators and administrators
• Present data using visualization tools to simplify complex data
• Engage in cross-functional projects for improved data-driven decisions
• Stay updated with trends in data analysis and education technology
• Provide problem-solving and troubleshooting across student information systems
• Document processes and track work progress effectively
• Ensure timely data delivery to the Colorado Department of Education
• Test automated solutions rigorously

This role comes with the following benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

This role requires you to have:

• Strong understanding of data science and predictive modeling
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and uncover patterns
• Experience with project management and task prioritization
• Proficiency in SQL and data warehousing solutions
• Problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail
• Effective collaboration and communication skills
• Understanding of data security and compliance

You would benefit from having:

• Experience in the education sector or with educational data
• Certifications in Snowflake or related platforms
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI

Executive Professional employees are allocated a $1500 annual Professional Development Fund. Mileage reimbursement policies are in place. The district is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination.