Special Education Data Specialist (03404)

This first review of applications will be August 17, 2026. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor's name/phone number for each position.

For a complete job description, please email opi.careers@mt.gov

To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.

Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI's purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000 students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400 school districts, 16,000 educational professionals, and 3,000 adult learners.

Benefits of working for OPI:

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Job Overview: This position provides leadership and management of the special education records and information management system portion of the Achievement in Montana (AIM) electronic reporting system.

The special education records and information management system serves as the Department of Special Education's primary accountability system for special education and related services provided to more than 21,000 students with disabilities state-wide. The effective management of this system is critical to the state of Montana's ability to meet the Department of Education accountability requirements that provide federal funds for the support of special education services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):

• Knowledge of the Student Information Systems or IEP platforms, including Achievement in Montana (AIM) system.
• Knowledge of the relationship between the data warehouse and the special education components of AIM.
• Knowledge of essential technology skills including digital literacy, data fluency, and cybersecurity awareness.
• Ability to gather, interpret, and generate data reports.
• Knowledge of how to trouble shoot login problems, password issues, and basic technical glitches for users.
• Skilled in organizational, analytical, planning, and strategic thinking.
• Skilled in strong operational, project, and time management.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Skilled in communicating orally in an effective manner to a variety of audiences.
• Skilled in establishing positive relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the public.
• Skilled in being an active listener.
• Skilled in analyzing data systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team to ensure complex processes are followed.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• A bachelor's degree in business, technology, systems information, or equivalent experience.
• Two years' experience working in technology services, data information, client services, software development or related fields.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is in the PERS retirement system.