Data Specialist Assistant

This is a position responsible for the collection of student-related data and using standard programs, for the reproduction and processing of analysis and reports of the data. There is latitude for a range of independent judgment within established guidelines and procedures. In the collection of data, this position will have considerable contact with registration staff, administrators, and teaching staff. The work is performed under the general direction of the department supervisors. The incumbent does related work as required.

• Performs timely data verification and consistency checks across multiple Student Data Management Systems to ensure the integrity of the data;
• Assists in the management of data collection and verification of data for the Student Data Management System and the Special Education Student Management System;
• Assists in the data verification for federal and state reporting, ensuring the timely and accurate submission to NYSED
• Assists in the collection of data from various school and community sources for the district database;
• Organize data and prepare records and reports to assist superintendents and principals with Violence and Disruptive Incidents Reports (VADIR), Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Basic Education Data System (BEDS) and Dignity for All Students Act(DASA) reporting, etc.
• Assists in providing status reports regarding the district’s compliance to the superintendent and responds to requests for data for analysis purposes;
• Backs up internal databases utilized in State Reporting, i.e. Data Warehouse, etc.
• Assists districts with aligning internal database systems and consolidating data, as well as maintaining consistency of data standards across departments and functions;
• Assists in the performance of special projects as requested

• Successful completion of thirty (30) credit hours of college-level coursework within a liberal arts course of study or related field and two(2) years of experience operating a personal computer and equipment involved in processing data and data analysis; OR
• Three (3) years of experience in managing data reporting and analyzing data; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b)
• Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply