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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data & Programming Specialist - **Company:** United Charter High Schools - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Applicant Tracking Systems, Spreadsheets, Computer Programming, Data Systems, Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Pearson PowerSchool - **Published:** June 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.topschooljobs.org/job/2450010/data-and-programming-specialist/ ## About the Role * Strong organizational and time management skills * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Google docs, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, and Excel * Associate's Degree, Bachelor's preferred * At least 2 years of experience working with data * At least 2 years of experience working with testing * At least 2 years of experience with PowerSchool Administrator and PowerTeacher * At least 2 years of experience in school programming ## Description Testing Administration - Ensure school successfully administers all assessments required from state and local agencies, as well as network methods of testing to track student growth and progress. * Assist in creating plans for administering all assessments throughout the year. This includes but is not limited to: * January, June, and August New York State Regents exams. * SAT, ACT, AP, and other college preparatory exams. * Performance Series, ACT Aspire... * NYSESLAT * Regents Field Testing * Mock Regents and Final Exams * CDOS Assist with the development of proctoring schedules and plans that allow fair time and preparation for teachers. Work with ADSPED/IEP coordinator/SpEd Manager to ensure compliance with student with disabilities accommodations plans, as well as Section 504 plans. This includes applying for accommodation requests for national exams. Attend training and professional development around proper administration of various tests offered by school. Programming - Ensure school schedules and programs are reflective of vision and in compliance with state, city, and network mandates for minute counts. * Adjust schedule accordingly when situations arise or circumstances at student, teacher, school, or network level change. * Facilitate a collective decision making model to ensure all students are programmed in classes to earn credits leading to graduation. These decisions should be made with input across stakeholders. * Work on Strategic Data Check in teams to identify credit gaps, Regents needs, and various other circumstances and adjust student schedules accordingly. * Work with the school's IEP coordinator/SpEd manager/ADSPED to ensure all students with disabilities are properly programmed and have the best possible route to a successful education. * Work with the school's ELL coordinator/team to ensure all ELL students are properly programmed and have the best possible route to a successful education. * Work with related service providers to create schedules that have the least possible interference with student learning. * Utilize ATS and other data systems to ensure proper information is stored in PowerSchool. Data Analysis & Support - Provide all parties involved with developing student success with relevant data, trends, and support necessary to ensure all students succeed. * Collect and store all data from different testing administrators, such as state Regents exams, College Board exams, Performance series data, and sharing with network level support staff. * Analyze and disseminate results from exams and support school leaders in identifying trends. * Support teachers in creating GradeBook categories, assignments, and taking attendance in PowerTeacher. Secondary Job Functions: * Support with school events, including fire drills, scanning, sports, events and emergencies * Additional responsibilities as needed consistent with the general nature of the position * Assist with lunch duty, hallway duties, classroom transitions, and dismissal; Monitor halls, cafeteria, bathroom access, locker room access and other such spaced as needed ## Related Videos - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [Inspiring Young People (and Their Parents) to Become Programmers - Cassandra Chin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1760-inspiring-young-people-and-their-parents-to-become-programmers-cassandra-chin) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) ## Related Articles - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [What Should be Included in Your Programming Resume to Highlight Your Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/142-what-should-be-included-in-your-programming-resume-to-highlight-your-skills) - [Data Science & more: The Lopez dilemma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/10-data-science-more-the-lopez-dilemma) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)