Student Information System and Data Coordinator

Position Title: Student Information System and Data Coordinator Salary: $78,000 - $85,000 Depending on experience. Work Year: 12 month position Reports To: Superintendent of Schools and IT Director or Designee Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, verifies and submits data reports to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and other agencies
• Acts as internal consultant on Student Information System (SIS) (Follett Aspen) and to district staff
• Integrates SIS with other district systems
• Works in a team to accomplish IT projects
• Provides entry of data into district systems including those in the SIS
• Builds procedures for export and import of data to and from the SIS
• Manages/updates accounts in all systems as needed. Systems include, but are not limited to: data transfers for communication systems such as email, parent notification, and collaboration services for the purpose of providing up-to-date information for proper functioning and availability for communication, Google for Education, Active Directory, telephone systems and Emergency Notifications Systems (ENS)
• Serves as a technical resource to department and district staff for the purpose of providing information and/or advice regarding active or planned projects
• Prepares a variety of materials (e.g. procedures, system level documentation, reports, memos, logistics etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information
• Provides training and instruction for staff in all district systems
• Assists administration in scheduling, grading and reporting, as well as, data rollover for new school year
• Provides updates on projects and other work to the IT Director and Executive Director of Academics and Accountability.
• Submits Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) to software vendors and obtains signature/approval
• Assists district with software conversion and implementation.
• Oversees security within databases
• Troubleshoots system issues as needed
• Manages data exchange between district software vendors including massaging data for imports and exports
• Creates field sets, templates and queries as determined in the SIS.
• Provides data analysis and leads data meetings with staff and administration in order to inform decision making
• Create relevant reports and train staff on accessing reports
• Attends trainings as needed to remain current on database management
• Assists in maintenance and preparation of student test data
• Participates in meetings, workshops and/or trainings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering required information
• Researches a variety of topics (e.g. trends, hardware, software, etc.) for the purpose of recommending procedures and/or purchases.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment - Track, run reports on, and input Professional Development Points (PDPs) -Track, run reports on and input staff professional licensure

Position Type: Full-time Job Categories:(/Ul) Administration > Technology Support Staff > Computer Support