Assistant Director of Student Information Systems and Data Reporting

Under the direction of the Director of Accountability, Data Reporting/ Chief Information Officer, the successful candidate will work with the Director to:

1. Manage, integrate, and develop student management systems in accordance with State-mandated reporting requirements and district policies and procedures
2. Collaboratively develop data entry sequences that ensure accuracy and consistency of data infrastructure between the student management systems
3. Manage and facilitate the district’s Parent Portal, which includes, but is not limited to, parent logins, navigation, and keeping information current
4. Manage and develop building- and district-level teams for consistent data entry across all locations to minimize error generation within the State system
5. Collaborate with district-and building-level administrators and staff on implementation and use of these systems for day-to-day operations
6. Oversee student management system integration with other software programs used by the district
7. Manage and oversee modules within the student information systems, which include, but are not limited to, student attendance, scheduling, transcripts, report cards, day calendar, discipline, and assessments
8. Manage and oversee end-of-year tasks within the student management systems, which include, but are not limited to, final run and printing of transcripts, posting of final report cards, running and saving service reports, reviewing feeder patterns, and preparing for grade advancement
9. Manage and oversee beginning-of-year tasks within the student management systems, which include, but are not limited to, grade advancement, verifying overlapping enrollments, teacher and student scheduling, new user set-up, Teacher Connect, calendar set-up, and preparation for the systems to convert into the new school year
10. Work in collaboration with other departments and offices to assist school and district faculty with the implementation of expected data protocols, procedures, reports, and requirements
11. Maintain confidentiality of data and information, as appropriate.
12. Build the capacity of identified stakeholders
13. Participate in personal professional learning
14. Attend required meetings and trainings
15. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Accountability and Data Reporting and Assistant Superintendent for Instruction.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and the Director of Accountability and Data Reporting/Chief Information Officer

• A valid New York State Certificate as a School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS), School District Administrator (SDA), School District Leader (SDL), or Professional Administrator Certificate; administrative experience at the building level preferred
• A valid New York State teaching certification with a minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, with preference given to candidates who have earned tenure in New York State
• Experience in the area of data reporting with knowledge of technology systems to gather, analyze, summarize, and report student data.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and human relations skills
• Successful experience in collaborating with colleagues
• Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills
• Self-directed

ESSENTIAL CORE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrate evidence of a deep level of understanding of

• database logic and functions
• student management systems and how they support existing data infrastructures
• exporting and importing data files using multiple formats for file transfer between systems
• collaboratively implementing enhancements to student management systems in accordance with changing State reporting requirements, instructional needs, and building-level processes and procedures
• computer-based systems, platforms, programs, and digital tools such as Excel and eSchool

Demonstrate ability to

• provide leadership and work effectively with staff members, colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders in the educational community;
• embed the skills and strategies necessary to accomplish tasks, use creative problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills to provide a positive environment that results in continuous improvement for students and staff;
• use written and oral communication appropriately and effectively.

Demonstrate evidence of exceptionally effective management and engagement skills

Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with peers and supervisors

Demonstrate evidence of a proven ability to manage time, plan, and organize effectively

Commit to establishing and maintaining positive professional relationships and demonstrate a high level of visibility and engagement with all colleagues and members of the school community

Demonstrated experience partnering and supporting District-level programs and goals