Educational Data Analyst
Room to Read |
Remote |
US
World Change Starts with Educated Children® Terms of Reference: Room to Read Summer Literacy Program Title: Educational Data Analysis Consultant for Summer Literacy Intervention Program Duration: May 2025 - August 2025 Location: Remote position; however, candidates residing in counties neighboring Collier County, FL, are preferred. Background: Room to Reads Summer Literacy program is a six-week literacy initiative providing three hours of daily instruction to approximately 400 children in K-3 (rising 2nd graders). The program is specifically designed to strengthen early-grade literacy skills, prevent the "summer slide" — a common decline in academic skills during summer vacation—and enhance foundational reading competencies. Through structured phonics assessments, attendance tracking, student portfolios, and observational data collection, Room to Read will evaluate the interventions effectiveness, inform continuous improvements, and develop strategies for sustained literacy achievement. Objective of the Consultancy: The consultant will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data from the Summer Literacy Intervention to evaluate its effectiveness in achieving the three primary goals outlined above. The consultant will provide a comprehensive report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations for program improvement. Scope of Work:
- Conduct pre- and post-intervention assessments to measure literacy skill gains. Room to Read will provide data collection instruments.
- Perform quality checks on pre- and post-assessment and demographic data.
- Analyze collected data to determine the effectiveness of the intervention against intended goals.
- Produce a detailed report summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improving future summer literacy interventions.
- Present findings to relevant stakeholders through a formal presentation or workshop.
- Develop a data collection plan in collaboration with program staff.
- Data collection plan.
- Conduct an in-person/virtual 45-60-minute data collection training covering procedures, recommendations, and quality control measures for Room to Read partner agencies implementing the summer program. Outline the timeline for quality checks to ensure accurate and reliable data collection. Include timeline for quality checks.
- Clean, de-identified dataset.
- Comprehensive report including findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Report format to be provided at a later date.
- Presentation of findings to stakeholders.
- Advanced degree in education or related social sciences, with specific training in quantitative research methods. Experience with qualitative research is an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in data collection and analysis for early grade education interventions.
- Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with literacy assessment tools and methodologies.
- Project kick-off meeting
- Review and analyze the existing Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) plan for the summer literacy program.
- Meeting with the Program Team and Project Manager to discuss recommendations for refining the current MEAL plan. Finalize decisions on the MEAL design.
- Develop and share a finalized MEAL plan with Room to Read and partnering agencies.
- Conduct an in-person/virtual 45-60-minute training session covering procedures, recommendations, and quality control measures to ensure accurate and reliable data collection. Include timeline for quality checks.
- Perform initial quality checks on pre-assessment results and demographic data. Provide feedback and recommendations to Room to Read and partnering agencies for any necessary adjustments.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews on post-assessment data and other relevant collected information.
- Conduct additional quality assurance reviews on post-assessment data and other relevant collected information.
- Deadline for final data submission from Partner 2 (400 students).
- Submit aggregated and disaggregated data (by agency) to Room to Reads program team.
- Submit disaggregated data reports to each partnering agency.
- Final debrief meeting with Room to Reads program team.
- Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
- Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
- Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
- Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration
- Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
Information :
- Company : Room to Read
- Position : Educational Data Analyst
- Location : Remote
- Country : US
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Post Date : 2025-04-29 | Expired Date : 2025-05-29