Senior SIS & Data Information Administrator

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer and Director of Technology Services, the Senior SIS & Data Information Administrator oversees the architectural integrity, security, and optimization of the District's Student Information System (PowerSchool). This role serves as the primary architect for state/federal data compliance and the lead technical liaison for data integration across the District's digital ecosystem with our student information system., * Core SIS Management: Serve as the lead administrator for PowerSchool, PowerTeacher Pro, and associated modules, ensuring high availability, system security, and optimal performance.

• Development & Customization: Design, develop, and test custom PowerSchool pages, object reports, and advanced SQL queries to extend system functionality and meet District-specific needs.
• Updates & Quality Assurance: Maintain a dedicated test environment to vet new releases and program updates; plan and execute deployment timelines to minimize disruption to school operations.
• Integrations & SSOs: Architect and maintain data integrations, API connections, and Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations between the SIS and third-party platforms (LMS, Assessment tools, etc.)

II. Data Governance & Compliance

• State & Federal Reporting: Act as the primary authority for all mandated student data reporting; ensure the timely and accurate submission of local, state, and federal datasets.
• Data Integrity & Auditing: Develop and monitor automated data-validation routines to identify anomalies; conduct regular audits of student records, attendance, and grading to ensure compliance with District policy.
• Strategic Analytics: Compile and visualize data from various sources to support district-wide decision-making, accreditation reporting, and student performance analysis.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation regarding system configurations, custom scripts, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

III. Academic Operations & Support

• Master Scheduling Support: Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting for school-site master scheduling, including course catalog builds, section loading, and timeline management.
• Advanced Technical Support: Serve as the Tier 2/3 escalation point for Information Technology, resolving complex user issues, customization requests, and system bugs.
• Vendor Liaison: Manage relationships with software vendors and contractors to resolve technical issues and evaluate the impact of new software projects on existing infrastructure.

IV. Professional Development & Training

• Capacity Building: Create and deliver comprehensive training programs and technical manuals for administrators, faculty, and staff on the efficient use of student information systems.
• Policy Alignment: Collaborate with District leadership to align PowerSchool configurations and parameters with evolving academic policies and grading regulations.

V. General Responsibilities

• Confidentiality: Maintain strict data privacy and confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and District policies.
• Adaptive Support: Perform other data-related duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Information Officer or Superintendent.

Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or Data Analytics or equivalent work experience (required).

Experience

3+ years managing PowerSchool SIS specifically. 2+ years of Database Administration.

Technical Stack

Must Have: Advanced SQL, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.

Preferred

Experience with PowerSchool API/Scribe, PowerQuery, or Oracle APEX.

Soft Skills

Ability to translate "Technical-Speak" into "Educator-Speak."

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.
• Requires fine finger dexterity to use office equipment and office technology; visual perception for interacting with computer screens for prolonged periods of time is required
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• May experience constant interruptions, inflexible deadlines, and changes to normal routines; ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to meet production deadlines; ability to use problem-solving and analytical skills to identify concerns and solutions with data, software, and procedures; must complete a high volume of computer use and input a high volume of data with speed and accuracy, including confidential data.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with a diverse range of personnel (e.g. support staff, administrators, co-workers); must maintain strict confidentiality.
• May be required to occasionally work a flexible schedule with some evenings during high demand times

• 238 day contract, 8 hours per day

• 2.70 ratio IT Yukon Public Schools Pay Information

• Step 0 - $68,639.20

• Step 1 - $69,496.00

• Step 2 - $70,371.84

• Step 3 - $71,247.68

• Step 4 - $72,180.64

• Step 5 - $73,094.56

• Step 6 - $74,027.52

• Step 7 - $74,960.48

• Step 8 - $75,931.52

• Step 9 - $76,902.56

• Step 10 - $77,892.64