Technology - Skyward Specialist

Overview

Open Until Filled

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To troubleshoot the Student Management System for staff and students, ensuring the appropriate security settings are in place. This role is crucial for maintaining the system's smooth and secure operation.

Minimum Education/Certification:

• High school Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Computer skills are mandatory
• Student Management System, preferably Skyward
• TSDS Reporting requirements
• School funding rules and regulations
• Knowledge of the PEIMS process
• Strong communication, public relations, organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with school personnel
• Excellent organizational skills and initiative with multi-task orientation
• Good work ethic
• Self-motivated with high productivity
• Professional experience

Work Conditions:

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
• Posture:
  Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching
• Lifting:
  Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Environment:
  May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district-wide travel; frequent interruptions; must maintain professional demeanor under stress; must have problem solving skills.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Experience with Skyward Student Management; TSDS Reporting Knowledge

• Manage in district and out of district student transfers
• Provide support to campuses for a number of reports, including failure, missing grades, attendance, eligibility
• Manage staff security for student management system
• Registration process to ensure student is enrolled in correct campus (No-shows/new enrollments)
• Enrollment Reconciliations
• Oversee Six Week Attendance Audits
• Create templates within student management system for district use
• Provide support to campuses for attendance reports regulations and reporting
• Help Troubleshoot master schedule issues
• Help provide trainings to end users
• Maintain address data table in student management system
• Audit of student information to stay in compliance for state funding
• Troubleshoot system requirements for all campuses including student and staff information
• Perform staff information audits to ensure accurate data
• Enrollment for online summer school
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers including the Texas Educator Code of Ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned.