SIS Data Specialist

PRIMARY PURPOSE: 

Serve as the district’s main point of contact for Student Information Systems (SIS)
operations, functionality and data services. Maintain the day-to-day Skyward system
management, provide technical support and troubleshooting across campuses. Lead
district training initiatives, develop user documentation, and promote consistent, accurate,
and effective use of district data systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Education / Certification

 High school diploma or GED

 Special Knowledge / Skills                       

Strong knowledge of district’s student information system (SIS) software, Skyward SMS
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student data and district information
Proficiency in the use of computers and software to develop documents, spreadsheets and
presentations (Microsoft Office and Google products)
Ability to develop and maintain technical and training documentation
Proficient typing, keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to meet established deadlines
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and make competent decisions
Ability to identify an issue and implement a problem-solving approach effectively
Ability to extract data and information from various sources and combine into usable
formats

  Experience

Three years of experience in a campus or district-level administrative support position
with knowledge about collecting and entering data
Three years of technical experience using computer systems

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Records, Reports

1. Build the import and export templates and manage the exchange of data between

     the district’s SIS and the other district programs.
2. Work cooperatively with campus and district staff to collect, organize, and

    format data required to submit SIS data to other systems.
3. Participate in available training opportunities to enhance understanding and

    skills in effectively utilizing and managing the district’s SIS.
4. Provide support to families using the SIS parent portal.
5. Configure automatic emails and notifications.
6. Configure and maintain calendar tracks.
7. Configure and maintain enrollment and registration modules.
8. Configure and maintain grading, attendance and scheduling setup.
9. Complete annual rollover of the district’s SIS.
10. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders,

      students,teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
11. Produce reports for district and campus administrators as needed/requested.

Training and Technical Support

12. Develop and maintain user technical and training documentation.
13. Provide training for all student information system (SIS) modules to district,

      campus and department personnel.
14. Provide guidance and support to all SIS users at the district, campus and

      department levels.
15. Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments.

  Other

16. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of

      Education rule,and local board policy.
17. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible and

      serve as a role model for district staff.
18. Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports,

     records and otherdocuments required for possible future reference.
19. Maintain a good rapport with campus/district staff and project a cooperative

      and positive attitude.
20. Attend meetings and training opportunities as they pertain to student

      information system software, user creation, maintenance systems and protocols,

      district/campus software programs, and/or TSDS/PEIMS.
21. Maintain a working knowledge of PEIMS requirements and rules with an

      understanding that changes continually occur.
22. Stay abreast of the annual version of the SAAH

     (Student Attendance Accounting Handbook) and the TEDS

     (Texas Education Data Standards).
23. Monitor the info@daytonisd.net email address and forward messages to the

      correct parties.
24. Maintain confidentiality of information.
25. Exemplary attendance is an essential job function
26. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 None

EQUIPMENT USED:

 Standard office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

 Work with frequest interruptions

  Ability to perform mathmetical calculations          

  Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer