What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Data Specialist position at Ridgefield Public Schools?
- Performs data input, export, and analysis, as needed for the purpose of supporting data-driven initiatives and master scheduling process.
- Participates in creating, managing, and rolling out the school master schedule.
- Maintains master schedule data throughout the school year (course registration process, add/drop, recommendation process, gradebook audits, transcripts, etc.)
- Prepares a variety of written and electronic materials (e.g. instructions, notices, reminders, memos, technical standards, security policies, training materials, etc.)
- Interfaces with the state pupil record system (e.g. discipline, enrollments, etc.).
- Supervises the maintenance of the data warehouse system
- Assists in troubleshooting malfunctions of database systems
- Willingness to learn, engage cordially with a wide variety of personnel, innovate, and collaborate.
- Understanding of school, district, and state database protocols (or willingness to learn).
- Understanding of data privacy and security regulations in education (e.g., FERPA compliance).
- Knowledge and understanding of SQL to query, extract, and manipulate data from databases desired but not required.
JobID: 2148
Position Type:
Technology/School Data Specialist
Technology/School Data Specialist
Date Posted:
11/10/2025
11/10/2025
Location:
Ridgefield High School
PURPOSE STATEMENTRidgefield High School
The job of School Data Specialist is done for the purpose/s of collecting and overseeing school data; serving as a resource for users of district-wide information systems; analyzing problems and issues related to the information systems and related software; and assisting users with data integrity, master scheduling, and reporting.
This job reports to the RHS Administration. This is a 12 month position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Salary Range Depending Upon Experience: $66,000-$76,000
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Candidate screening begins immediately
APPLY ONLINE AT www.ridgefield.org
Salary : $66,000 - $76,000