Student Information System & IT Specialist

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Job Description

POSITION:

Student Information System & IT Specialist

RESPONSIBLE TO:

District Administrator of Student Services

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred;
Minimum of (2) years of work experience in IT or Technology related field

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years information technology/technology education instructional experience preferred;
Successful experience communicating with the public in person and working with staff on instructional and professional development needs.

PERSONNELCLASSIFICATION:

Support Personnel: 40 hours per week; 12 months;
Exempt Salary Scheduled: ST12 Associates or STP
12 Bachelor’s Degree

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provide specialized assistance in the setup, training, integration, troubleshooting, and reporting requirements of the Power School student information system to ICTC staff across the district.

SKILLS:

Functional knowledge of HTML, XML, SQL with a working knowledge of relational database concepts and performing SQL queries;
Basic understanding of Excel and database applications;
Basic understanding of the features and operation of student information system(s);
Basic understanding of instructional management and professional development needs.

Excellent human relations skills especially as it relates to the completion of inter-office and intra-office assignments in a team environment;
Ability to demonstrate initiative with minimal supervision including planning, executing and completing assignments in a timely manner while managing multiple priorities and answering to multiple individuals;
Ability to effectively organize and retrieve information in both electronic and hard copy form.

Proficiency in the use of a variety of multi-media and technology equipment in a school setting (computer, projectors, multiple-line telephone, photocopier, etc.);
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and/or Oracle, HTML, and student information systems;
Strong organizational and mathematical computation skills;
Ability to prioritize tasks and perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER:

Professional, dependable, trustworthy, team-oriented, selfless and discreet. Be willing and able to travel to local, state, and federal

Power

School trainings and meetings, including Power School University.

DEPENDABILITY:

Punctual and regular attendance following a designated work schedule;
At times, must be able to work extended hours and additional days/evenings as required by position responsibilities.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL STANDARDS:

Ability to read, comprehend and evaluate varied documents;
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks originating from a variety of individuals;
Ability to stand for long periods of time;
Requires stooping, bending, pulling, lifting, handling and carrying of such articles as books, manuals, files, photocopies, technology/office equipment and job related items. Multi-tasking skills are a necessity

EMOTIONAL EFFORT:

Moderate to extreme;
Frequent deadlines requiring concentrated effort and overtime work; must be a self-starter; must have the ability to prioritize time, assignments, and projects while handling a high volume of tasks from multiple individuals;
Ability to handle high stress situations at peak periods of activity and during special events

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Learn the Power School student information system.
• Lead the district in the design, setup, and implementation of the Power School student information system.
• Establish data agreement between multiple systems; perform data integration across platforms, including but not limited to Power School, infosnap, Canvas and Alert Solutions/System (Power Announcement).
• Perform Start of Year (SOY) and End of Year (EOY) processes.
• Assess training needs; develop, implement and maintain student information systems training activities and materials; conduct training sessions.
• Extract data using SQL queries to research, analyze, and submit reports from student information system.
• Conduct data imports and exports.
• Implement data management processes across the district to ensure accuracy for auditing purposes.
• Supervise the use of a variety of fields in student information systems to maintain a high level of data accuracy, efficiency and accessibility.
• Provide customization of options and screens as well as customized database reports as needed.
• Stay abreast of state reporting requirements and communicate these to ICTC administration and staff.
• Recommend changes and updates to…