CONCORD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Student Information System Manager

TYPE OF POSITION: Classified, 20 hours per week

REPORTS TO: Director of Technology

LOCATION: Onsite or Remote

POSITION PURPOSE: This position primarily focuses on programming and enhancing the PowerSchool student information system, as well as integrating various educational software applications to ensure seamless data flow and efficient school operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

• Develop, modify, and maintain features and functions within the PowerSchool SIS.
• Maintain PowerSchool SIS so that data flows to needed areas and additional plugins are utilized as needed.
• Maintain PowerSchool SIS so that data flows to needed areas and custom pages are utilized as needed.
• Ensure data accuracy, security, and system performance.
• Collaborate with school administrators and staff to understand and address specific requirements.
• Work with Data Manager and other staff to develop software solutions to integrate PowerSchool with other educational programs, such as Qualtrics, Cardonex and Illuminate DnA.
• Work with Data Manager and other staff to ensure data synchronization and functionality across different platforms.
• Provide technical support to end-users for software-related issues.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of programming code, system configurations, and integration processes.
• Evaluate new software solutions for potential integration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in creation of PowerSchool SIS customization preferred.
• Proven experience in creation of PowerSchool SIS Power Queries preferred.
• Proven experience in programming and software development preferred.
• Ability to use spreadsheets and synthesize data
• Experience in integrating educational software applications.
• Proficient in HTML, Javascript and PHP.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data security and accuracy.
• Ability to work in an educational setting with diverse end-users.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.

TERMS: Length of year and salary to be determined by the School Board.

EVALUATION: Evaluation of performance on this job will be in accordance with the provisions in the policy handbook.