Data Manager - Weston, United States - Weston Public Schools

Weston Public Schools

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Weston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position Overview

The Weston Public Schools is seeking a Data Manager who will be responsible for school database systems, DESE reporting, coordination of workflow processes, communication systems, and information management and sharing.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Technology and School Libraries.

We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.

About the Weston Public Schools
The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12.

The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3.

Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary, school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools.

The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 167 students (K-12).

Key Responsibilities

Maintain the district's student information system, Infinite Campus.
Ensure data field normalization standards and protocols for data elements not already defined by the state department of education.
Ensure the integrity of student academic records and normalize for entry into electronic databases
Maintain, manage, and create (as needed) data field synchronization and sharing between and among the student information system and other systems.
Other key integrated systems include Classlink, OneSync, CrisisGo, SNAP, EasyIEP, and products that use the OneRoaster standard
Create workflow processes to manage and secure student data and electronic records
Coordinate processes and deadlines as needed to gather, report, and organize data reported to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on students
Import student testing data for use in analysis tools
Perform annual data security audits on systems that store student data
Coordinate, enter, import, export, and clean data for use by and among various systems including network account information, telephone system information, HR, EPIMS, Student scheduling, discipline, photos, IDs, food services, health, and other systems as needed
Maintain the District's dashboard with assistance from various departments
Use various software tools to analyze and report statistical and graphical information about student performance (by using products such as Tableau)
Train administrators on how to access and use analysis tools as needed
Provide/assist faculty and staff with training on various communication and data reporting tools as needed
Configure intranet resources for use in workflow and data sharing needs
Provide/assist faculty and staff training on how to utilize and create intranet resources
Attend state DESE meeting related to data reporting and analysis
Coordinate processes and deadlines as needed to gather, report, and organize data on Civil Rights Data Report (CRDR) reported to the Federal Government on students
Attend quarterly Infinite Campus user meetings with other data specialists
Maintains Infinite Campus Parent Portal including sending information to new parents/guardians, assisting parents with access to the portal and disabling portal accounts
Assists in the coordination of Student Registration held throughout the district and verifies that all processes and documentation required for enrolling a new student has been submitted and is complete by building level staff.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology and School Libraries

Tools and Equipment Used

Student Information Systems (Infinite Campus)
Google Works Suite
Microsoft Office products
Data Analysis tools including Edwin Analytics and Tableau
SQL
Microsoft Active Directory
Database security and file/share permissions management

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 5 years experience with database systems, online portal workgroup environments, a working knowledge of SQL, Microsoft Office technologies and their function as related to communications, an understanding of the K12 educational environment, and the data requirements of Massachusetts State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
An understanding of the K12 educational environment, and the data requirements of Massachusetts State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Flexibility and the desire to work in a team environment
Organized, efficient, and capable of meeting deadlines
Maturity, and the ability to maintain confidential information
Strong communication skills

Compensation & Professional Growth
The salary range for the Data Manager position is $72,000to $82,000 per year. Additionally, the Weston Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employ