Data Integration Specialist
Definition
An employee in this position provides school-level support to help schools use data to improve their schools and increase student achievement. This employee is responsible for conducting data integration support at the district level and supporting school-level administrators and teachers in their data integration efforts. This employee is responsible for being the district-level expert for analyzing data extracted from all educational platforms.
Duties and Responsibilities
•Present various reporting of district and school-level performance data to district and school-level leadership.
•Work directly with assigned schools to access and utilize data to make instructional decisions and improve student achievement.
•Serves as the EVAAS district administrator, and assists schools with roster verification, educator evaluation dashboards, and other EVAAS reports.
•Serve as the district administrator and assists schools with iReady reading and iReady Math.
•Serve as mClass district administrator and assist schools in maintaining student data in the mClass system.
•Assist in K-2 report EOY math assessment tracking and data analysis.
•Serve as AMC Anywhere District administrator and provide data integration support.
•Serve as coordinator for Dropout Data Reporting.
•Assist with the district Cognia accreditation process.
•Assist with district Strategic Planning.
•Maintain and update focus plans and other data resources.
•Monitor data for the district and provide information as requested.
•Provide training to stakeholders as requested (data integration, iReady, EVAAS, etc.).
•Provide vendor support through data integration between vendor products and Power School.
•Participate in professional development opportunities throughout the year, as well as, presenting at
•various local and state-level conferences.
•Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and, Abilities
•In-depth knowledge of computers and related technology devices.
•Considerable knowledge of the student information management system used by the school system, operating procedures, related components, capabilities, limitations, and system requirements.
•Considerable knowledge of DPI standards, student accounting procedures and regulations, and state and local requirements as they apply to student information.
•General knowledge of the central computer system and job control commands used.
•Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.
•Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, technical manuals, reports, forms, lists, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, forms, instructions, etc. using prescribed formats.
•Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
•Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to give oral and written instructions.
•Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including computer and personnel terminology.
•Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and, to apply the theories of algebra and descriptive statistics.
•Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
•Ability to train users on the use of available hardware and software.
•Ability to develop clear, effective training documents/handouts/instructions for users.
•Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
•Ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of school district employees as necessitated by work assignments.
•Uses common software packages (word processing, spreadsheet) to produce additional reports.
Physical Requirements
•Must possess the visual acuity to operate required equipment, use measurement devices, and inspect work for accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to work standards and instructions.
•Must be able to perform and lift in excess of 50 pounds occasionally, and/or in excess of 20 pounds frequently.
Education and Experience
•Bachelor’s Degree in the Educational field required.
•Master’s Degree in Educational field preferred.
•Minimum of 5 years school level experience (K-12) required.
•Experience working with data and a proven track record of using data to improve student achievement and adjust instruction required.
•Experience working with Excel and Access required.
This Position Reports to: Chief Accountability Officer
Salary: Central Office Salary Schedule
Work Schedule: 12 months, 8 hours/day
Classification:Exempt
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
If offered a position, prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.
Draft 8/2014
Supersedes 9/18/2014; 8/25/2014, 06/19/2018 RPowers
Revised 01/2024 RPowers
