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SIS Data Specialist

DAYTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Computer Systems, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Management, Establish Priorities, Faculty Administration, File Maintenance, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Import/Export, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Reporting Skills, School Attendance, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Spreadsheets, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Time Management
LOCATION
TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Serve as the district's main point of contact for Student Information Systems (SIS)

operations, functionality and data services. Maintain the day-to-day Skyward system

management, provide technical support and troubleshooting across campuses. Lead

district training initiatives, develop user documentation, and promote consistent, accurate,

and effective use of district data systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education / Certification

High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge / Skills

Strong knowledge of district's student information system (SIS) software, Skyward SMS

Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records

Ability to maintain confidentiality of student data and district information

Proficiency in the use of computers and software to develop documents, spreadsheets and

presentations (Microsoft Office and Google products)

Ability to develop and maintain technical and training documentation

Proficient typing, keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to meet established deadlines

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and make competent decisions

Ability to identify an issue and implement a problem-solving approach effectively

Ability to extract data and information from various sources and combine into usable

formats

Experience

Three years of experience in a campus or district-level administrative support position

with knowledge about collecting and entering data

Three years of technical experience using computer systems

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Records, Reports

  1. Build the import and export templates and manage the exchange of data between

the district's SIS and the other district programs.

  1. Work cooperatively with campus and district staff to collect, organize, and

format data required to submit SIS data to other systems.

  1. Participate in available training opportunities to enhance understanding and

skills in effectively utilizing and managing the district's SIS.

  1. Provide support to families using the SIS parent portal.

  2. Configure automatic emails and notifications.

  3. Configure and maintain calendar tracks.

  4. Configure and maintain enrollment and registration modules.

  5. Configure and maintain grading, attendance and scheduling setup.

  6. Complete annual rollover of the district's SIS.

  7. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders,

students,teachers, administrators, and co-workers.

  1. Produce reports for district and campus administrators as needed/requested.

Training and Technical Support

  1. Develop and maintain user technical and training documentation.

  2. Provide training for all student information system (SIS) modules to district,

campus and department personnel.

  1. Provide guidance and support to all SIS users at the district, campus and

department levels.

  1. Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments.

Other

  1. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of

Education rule,and local board policy.

  1. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible and

serve as a role model for district staff.

  1. Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports,

records and otherdocuments required for possible future reference.

  1. Maintain a good rapport with campus/district staff and project a cooperative

and positive attitude.

  1. Attend meetings and training opportunities as they pertain to student

information system software, user creation, maintenance systems and protocols,

district/campus software programs, and/or TSDS/PEIMS.

  1. Maintain a working knowledge of PEIMS requirements and rules with an

understanding that changes continually occur.

  1. Stay abreast of the annual version of the SAAH

(Student Attendance Accounting Handbook) and the TEDS

(Texas Education Data Standards).

  1. Monitor the info@daytonisd.net email address and forward messages to the

correct parties.

  1. Maintain confidentiality of information.

  2. Exemplary attendance is an essential job function

  3. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Standard office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Work with frequest interruptions

Ability to perform mathmetical calculations

Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer

About the Company

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DAYTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT