Educational Data Analyst
Join Newsela as an Educational Data Analyst to design and maintain data dashboards for K-12 school districts.
Posted by employer 4 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Design and develop customized metrics and dashboards
- Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the data dashboards
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and Product
Must have
- Experience in working with educational data
- Experience working with data visualization tools
- Advanced SQL skills
- 4+ years of experience as a data analyst or similar role
Nice to have
- Experience with Python for data cleaning and analysis
- Experience working with a K12 Student Information System
Requirements
- Experience
- 4+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Educational Data Analyst at Newsela engages with school district administrators to assess their data needs and develop tailored dashboards for effective data interpretation. Proficiency in SQL and experience with data visualization tools are essential, alongside a background in educational data, particularly within K-12 settings. This role is suited for candidates with over four years of experience in data analysis or engineering, who can work independently and communicate complex data insights clearly. Newsela's fully remote environment fosters collaboration with data scientists and engineers to enhance their data platform.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Newsela's careers page September 25, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Data Science roles (median ~$170,000).
- Starts above 27% of 30 comparable mid data science roles in United States that list SQL we track (median $124,350 across 18 companies). See SQL salary trends
- SQL appears in 74.6% of 63 comparable mid data science roles in United States; Python appears in 74.6% of 63 comparable mid data science roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Educational Data Analyst role remote?
- Yes — Newsela lists this as a fully remote position.
- What's the salary range?
- Newsela lists $110,000–$120,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Educational Data Analyst role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Python, SQL.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Newsela targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Educational Data Analyst role at Newsela.
From the original posting
We are seeking a skilled Educational Data Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role involves direct interaction with school district administrators to understand their data analysis needs and challenges. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining custom data dashboards while managing and updating data integrations. This role will report to the Head of Data Science.
Why you’ll love this role:
- Engage with school district leaders and educators to understand their data analytics needs and to educate diverse stakeholders on how to effectively use the dashboards to interpret data.
- Design and develop customized metrics and dashboards.
- Utilize SQL for database management and queries, ensuring accurate and accessible data solutions.
- Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the data dashboards by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving platform and data quality issues to ensure reliable reporting and effective data modeling.
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and Product to enhance the data platform.
Why you’re a great fit:
- Experience in working with educational data and familiarity with K-12 schools.
- Experience working with data visualization tools and dashboard design.
- Ability to translate complex data into digestible and actionable information.
- Advanced SQL skills.
- Experience working independently on projects.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for education and improving educational outcomes.
- +4 years of experience as a data analyst, data engineer, or similar role.
- Nice to Have: Experience with Python for data cleaning, analysis, and automation.
- Nice to Have: Experience working with a K12 Student Information System such as Infinite Campus, PowerSchool, Skyward, or Aeries.
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Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s individual skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits.
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