Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.
In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.
Position Title: Assessment and Data Information Specialist 3
Department: Instructional Services
Location: Washington Service Center
Reports To: Senior Director of Research, Assessment, and Evaluation
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Classified, OSEA
Compensation: Classified Salary Schedule - Range Z ($42.89 - $52.27 per hour, DOE)
Workdays: 250 days per year
NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve,
Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.
General Description:
In alignment with the NWRESD's mission statement, this position has an advanced understanding of the NWRESD data models, data sets, and produces a wide variety of queries and dynamic reports tied to the strategic plan and department-specific goals. The person must possess the skills and abilities to collaborate with numerous departments across the NWRESD and component districts to identify needs and develop reports for end users. Additionally, this position is responsible for providing data literacy support for educator teams and ensuring their data collection systems are user-friendly.
The nature of the work requires adherence to standard procedures, policies, and regulations. Under general direction, the Assessment and Data Information Specialist 3 conducts advanced small-to-large scale data, statistical and mathematical analysis, and query or database program
optimization, including query development and data validation, to provide meaningful data and information for use in a variety of programs and reports; create queries, validate, and audit data and use statistical techniques and programs to synthesize, transform, combine and manipulate multifaceted data sets from multiple sources into reports or other representations; lead the work of determining assessment requirements, data collection and interpretation, reporting, and analysis. May serve in a lead capacity and provide work direction and guidance to designated staff.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree in a Data Science, Social Sciences, Computer Science, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience/training and college coursework considered
Experience in a similar role and/or knowledge, experience, and skills to successfully perform the responsibilities listed
Expertise with Student Information Systems
Expertise with various data dashboarding and report development tools
Expertise with SQL (Structured Query Language) script development
Experience with statistical modeling software (SPSS, R) preferred
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Professional Suite (Word, Excel, Access)
Valid Driver's License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance.
Bilingual and biliteracy skills preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word)
Ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills
Ability to understand the overall and detailed functions of a student information system and the Oregon Department of Education's data systems and processes
Ability to analyze problems, provide recommendations, and implement solutions with a high degree of accuracy
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, and ability to deal with a variety of situations.
Education, training, and experience related to computer applications, operating systems, file systems, and troubleshooting
Experience in educational settings
Ability to lead work with minimal supervision, communicate clearly, and prioritize, manage, and delegate multiple projects
Essential functions: Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other Duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.
A. Lead the querying of student, staff, and financial data from multiple systems for further reporting
B. Lead the coordination of the scope of work with instructional/educational data users
C. Develop and deliver training that models appropriate use of technology in an instructional setting
D. Demonstrated ability to extract information from a variety of electronic sources with
different formats and to reorganize and synthesize the resulting data set for analysis
E. Data mine from and report development from Infinite Visions, Synergy, ECWeb, and
other district and ESD data sources
F. Work with stakeholders to create new reports or modify existing reports for the program
evaluations, grant applications, and other related needs; provide status updates and
findings throughout projects, analysis, or the reporting cycle to key stakeholders
G. Efficiently produce polished and clear data reports for end users
H. Comparative analysis of data sets with respect to state reporting, auditing, and district
guidelines
I. Work with stakeholders to design, revise, and install data collection systems and
business processes
J. Utilizing best practices, participate in the creation, automation, and standardization of
queries and reports; prepare and present recommendations, and implement solutions for
the elimination, consolidation, or addition of reports or reporting standards that support
the reduction of manual report generation or distribution
K. Initiate, develop, and implement procedures, priorities, and timelines for data cleanup to
assure data is available to meet reporting timelines and other annual reporting processes and requirements; maintain and distribute recurring reports, ensure that reports meet requirements and are submitted in a timely manner to remain in compliance with NWRESD, local, state, federal, and other reporting agencies
L. MS SQL and MS Access database management and revisions
M. Document requirements for current production report requests, both small and large
N. Collaborate with the Director of Research, Assessment, and Evaluation in all phases of academic data testing and reporting
O. Keep current on research design, and statistical methodologies in education; attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and seminars relevant to new developments in assessment, reporting requirements, compliance, data collection, analysis, and distribution; lead, attend, and participate in a variety of meetings, in-service trainings, workshops, conferences, and seminars relevant to data analysis and reporting
P. Document current reporting environment and processes
Q. Effectively communicate technical issues to end users and non-technical staff
R. Perform other job duties as assigned
Note: The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD's goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.
Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.
Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limitations in their speech may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
FRONTLINE JOB ID: 3469
FISCAL CONTROL CODE(S): 3258