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# EMIS Specialist

- **Company:** Accel
- **Location:** Cleveland, OH, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $55,000.0 - $70,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Applications, Data Files, Text Processing, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Microsoft Office, Pearson PowerSchool, Student Information Systems
- **Published:** June 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dd50ca8455d3bb3c

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Word processing?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * High School diploma or equivalent

 * Ohio residence preferred
 * Three years' prior EMIS experience
 * Comprehensive EMIS knowledge and Ohio District Data Exchange (ODDEX) proficiency
 * Advanced proficiency in data entry and MS Office, including Excel and Word
 * Technology competencies and knowledge of software applications (i.e. PowerSchool, SchoolMint, Flat File Editor, USPS, Data Collector, etc.)
 * Experience with help desk ticketing systems preferred
 * Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to consistently meet deadlines
 * High quality written and verbal communication skills
 * Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
 * Ability to work independently and also in a team environment
 * Successful completion of state and federal criminal background check

## Description

* Enter and update special education, Limited English Proficiency (LEP), and gifted information into Student Information System (SIS)
 * Maintain history records for Effective Date Records
 * Extracts district(s') data from various source systems and prepares data files
 * Uploads data files into the Data Collector for EMIS Processing and Submission of data to the state Department of Education
 * Ensure accurate and timely submission of data to the state Department of Education, assuring all EMIS deadlines are met
 * Investigate and trouble-shoot Level 1 and Level 2 errors as needed
 * Communicate errors/problems, etc. to school end-users and assist them to work through correcting their errors
 * Maintain staff data for staff reporting in USPS or Flat File Editor, depending on school ITC
 * Work in ODDEX to resolve flags and errors
 * Complete Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) reporting
 * Complete Federal Low Income Count System (FLICS) reporting
 * Write EMIS-related documentation as needed for district end-users
 * Maintain knowledge of state reporting requirements
 * Attend all professional development offered by the district relative to database maintenance


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