CSI Careers

Organization Overview

The Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) is a statewide charter school authorizer whose mission is to foster high-quality public school choices offered through charter schools, particularly schools that are focused on closing the achievement gap for at-risk students. Governed by a board of nine members appointed by the Governor and Commissioner of Education, CSI currently serves a diverse portfolio of over 40 schools across the state of Colorado serving over 20,000 students. CSI is uniquely positioned to serve and promote charter school innovation in communities throughout Colorado and to be a leader in improvements in authorizer practices. CSI aspires to continue growing the quality and quantity of its portfolio of schools in Colorado in response to the need for high-quality, innovative charter school options. Our organization is at an extraordinary point of opportunity and is poised to make additional systemic changes that will yield improvements within the portfolio’s overall student achievement.

Before applying, please read more about our values, benefits and hiring process on our Join Our Team page.

How To Apply

Please email your resume to CSIEmployment@csi.state.co.us.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

These positions are non-classified and are not subject to appeal rights.

Our Hiring Process

Onboarding

Once a candidate accepts our offer, we’ll guide them through the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition into their new role.

Open Positions

Data Specialist

Closing: Open Until Filled

Salary Range: Starting at $5,000 – $5,833 per month. Commensurate with experience.

Please note that this salary range is based on a full-time position. For this 30-hour-per-week role, the salary will be adjusted proportionally based on actual hours worked.

Click here for full PDF position announcement.

Essential Duties and Role-Specific Responsibilities

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Collection Oversight & Data Quality (55%)

• Direct the activities associated with sensitive student- and staff-level data collections and processes assigned to this position for use in CSI, state, and federal accountability and compliance monitoring, CSI and school funding determinations, and CSI initiatives.
• Exercise independent judgment to lead CSI schools through the timely and accurate completion of state and federal data collections in alignment with CSI- and state- level guidance.
• Manage timelines and procedures for processing school data files and providing error and summary reports to schools.
• Determine and maintain communication schedules with school contacts about upcoming, open, and recently closed collections.
• Monitor and evaluate school compliance with submission requirements, including file submission, error clearance, and certification deadlines, following up with directives to schools as needed.
• Identify, communicate, and support schools eligible for tiered supports and interventions and schools with instances of non-compliance.
• Provide direction to schools on identifying and resolving issues related to collection requirements, business rules, data systems, and data integrity.
• Evaluate and verify the accuracy and integrity of data, both independently by developing data validation procedures and in collaboration with CSI data experts.
• Act as advisor and provide technical assistance to CSI staff in areas associated with assigned data collections.
• Offer guidance and support in the data submissions process and related best practices to CSI teams leading content-specific data collections.
• Support team members in processing school data files, troubleshooting errors, and streamlining the submissions process for various data collections led by the Data Submissions Team as needed.

Training & Resource Development (20%)

• Develop training and resources to support schools in completing each data collection, including purpose of report, understanding and clearing errors, data validation, and adherence to audit requirements.
• Evaluate school-, CSI-, and state-level challenges to develop responsive tools and procedures that streamline the data collection process for CSI and schools.
• In collaboration with other team members, establish timelines of activities and deadlines for each assigned data collection.

Process Documentation (15%)

• Develop and document CSI and school processes for completing all state and federal data collections, including best practices discovered in data processing, validation and security.
• Regularly review assigned collections, making recommendations for adjustments to continually improve processes.

Department Responsbilities (10%)

• Handle the usage of data systems with security and confidentiality, adhering to CSI data privacy practices and requirements.
• Collaborate with team members on establishing consistent submission practices, resource documentation design, and training methods.
• Ensure that all training, technical assistance, and compliance monitoring includes tiered processes and actions based on school performance.
• Ensure quality and availability of data for inclusion in the CSI Annual Review of Schools and other CSI initiatives.
• Participate in the review of charter applications and school operational plans in support of CSI’s role as a school authorizer.
• Support departments in accessing and understanding data gathered from state reporting.
• .Provide operational support for the Chief of Staff.
• Provide technical assistance and back up support to other collections as needed.
• Establish and maintain practices that advance departmental and organizational knowledge management efforts.

What We Are Looking For:

At a minimum, we are looking for the following:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Strong time-management and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, professional written and verbal communication skills, and familiarity with modern workplace software programs and tools
• Experience working in one or more school data management systems (PowerSchool, Enrich, Infinite Campus, etc.)
• Experience with developing and delivering trainings to meet the needs of identified stakeholders
• Self-motivated
• All final candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Ideal candidates will have some, or all, of the following education, skills, and abilities:

• Experience working with state data collections (October Count, End of Year, etc.)
• Experience working with charter schools in Colorado
• A proven ability to design and facilitate effective trainings for a variety of stakeholders

Safety Coordinator

Closing: Open Until Filled. Start Date: Flexible/No later than July 1, 2024

Salary Range: Starting at $6,250-$7,500 (monthly). Commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

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The School Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive school safety approach for CSI schools. This position will work collaboratively with school administrators, CSI staff, local law enforcement and safety agencies, and community partners to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all.

The overall objectives of this position include:

• Enhance Safety and Security: Improve the overall safety and security of the entire portfolio of 43 CSI schools, benefiting over 23,000 students and 2,930 staff members across the state of Colorado.
• Standardize Practices: Establish consistent protocols and practices for providing support, guidance, and oversight to CSI’s diverse portfolio of schools in the area of school safety.
• Provide Effective Training: Provide both proactive (training, communication, relationships) and ad hoc (emergency notifications, crisis response) training to address safety concerns comprehensively.
• Build Relationships: Facilitate the development of relationships between CSI schools and local safety agencies, enhancing collaboration and crisis response effectiveness.
• Improve Resource Allocation: Allocate resources efficiently to ensure that safety initiatives are sustainable and responsive to the unique needs of CSI and its schools by following a tiered approach to supports.

This is a 2-year Grant Funded Position, with potential extension.

Essential Duties and Role-Specific Responsibilities (75%)

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Complete Comprehensive Portfolio-wide Needs Assessment

• Review CSI School Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs), CSI Mental Health and School Safety data, and conduct site visit walkthroughs, listening sessions and community meetings to identify gaps that exist between EOPs and full implementation. 
• Develop and/or improve upon existing policies and protocols for school safety incident response. 

Develop and Implement Centralized School Safety Approach at CSI 

• Use results of the comprehensive needs assessment to inform both system-wide, regional, and school-specific interventions, and to develop a structured training program and school safety resource library for CSI schools. 
• Develop tiered approach to oversight and support for CSI schools in the area of school safety. 
• Provide regional training opportunities in key areas of school safety. This may include (but is not limited to) threat assessment training, tabletop crisis drills, reunification drills, etc. 

Develop Regional Safety Collaboratives

• Identify key local partners and develop formal relationships to respond to school safety concerns for each region of the state in which CSI schools are located. 
• Create frameworks and standard operating procedures to support the implementation of regional CSI school safety collaboratives. 

Develop and Utilize Program Evaluation Metrics for Key Indicators of School Safety

• Use a variety of metrics to monitor efficacy of implementation and progress towards goals aligned with areas outlined above. 

Essential Duties: Departmental Responsibilities (25%)

• Approach work with a focus on equity, access, and continuous improvement to support schools in closing outcome gaps. 
• Stay up to date on current research and topics related to assigned program areas. 
• Ensure that all training, technical assistance, and compliance monitoring includes tiered processes and actions based on school performance. 
• Participate in the review of charter applications and school operational plans in support of CSI’s role as a school authorizer. 
• Ensure quality and availability of data for inclusion in the CSI Annual Review of Schools and other CSI initiatives. 
• Review proposed and exisiting legislation for possible impact related to specialty area. 
• Provide operational support for the Senior Director of School Programs. 
• Establish and maintain practices that advance departmental and organizational knowledge management efforts.  

What We Are Looking For:

At a minimum, we are looking for the following:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a school, district, or law enforcement setting, with a focus on safety and security.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field. 
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and best practices related to school safety. 
• All final candidates must successfully pass a thorough criminal background check.

Ideal candidates will have some, or all, of the following education, skills, and abilities:

1. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders. 
   • Familiarity with emergency management principles, crisis response strategies, and incident command systems. 
   • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. 
   • Understanding of and/or experience with trauma-informed safety procedures and practices.