Data Integration Specialist Jobs

POSITION TITLE:

Data Integration Specialist (.5 FTE)

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT:

Burlington School District

REPORTS TO and SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Executive Director of Teaching and Learning

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:

None

NON-UNION/UNION:

Non-union

NON-EXEMPT/EXEMPT:

Exempt/salary, not eligible for overtime

Benefit Eligible

Yes

REVISION DATE:

7/10/2023

A. SCOPE OF WORK: The Data Integration Specialist is a member of the BSD Data Team, and serves a key role in supporting staff using technology systems in their roles. This position provides training and support for administrators, teaching staff and administrative assistants across the district in order to help with consistency of practices, accuracy, and efficiency in working with student information. The Data Integration Specialist also serves an important role in maintaining accurate data and state reporting work.

B. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This section outlines the fundamental job functions that must be performed in this position. This includes:

• Physical and Mental/Reasoning Requirements
• Work Environment
• Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

These areas state the underlying requirements that an employee must meet in order to perform these essential functions. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Professional Development

Facilitate trainings in the Student Information System (Powerschool SIS) and support with other software (such as Learning Management Systems) for staff.

Establish and maintain procedures for new staff onboarding in collaboration with the Technology Integration Team and IT team.

Grading and Assessment Systems

Training and Documentation: Collaborate with the Technology Integration team to create and review procedures, systems, and training.

Assist in ensuring high quality data processes in areas including report cards, grading and grade storage procedures, and grading systems.

Support district assessment teams with implementation and school support of state and federal assessments, including VTCAP, MSAA, and NAEP.

School Support

Audit school procedures and processes. Recommend and collaborate around improvements to processes and procedures.

Collect and provide information around SIS processes and updates.

Data Integrity Support

Support the data team in maintaining processes that ensure data integrity.

Assist with data reporting internally and externally (state, federal).

Perform other duties, as assigned. Participate productively in team meetings, special projects, and professional committees.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members.

Comply with Board and administrative policies, regulations, and procedures.

Use discretion in discussing school affairs, recognizing the value of positive school-community relations.

Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Prepare/Complete appropriate reports/paperwork.

Attendance in accordance with established days/hours of work.

Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and/or assigned.

C. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree or 5+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred:

Certification Preferred:

Experience:

Minimum Required: Must have at least two years of training and/or experience with computer operations.

Must be familiar with the Windows computer environment.

Proficiency with spreadsheets (e.g. MS Excel, Google Sheets) required.

Experience with data management software, OR demonstrated technical aptitude.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:[Check only 1 box below]

• Working knowledge: Sufficient familiarity with the subject to know basic principles and terminology and to understand and solve simple problems.
• General knowledge: Sufficient knowledge of a field to perform most work in normal situations. The work calls for comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.
• Thorough knowledge: Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. The work calls for sufficient comprehension of the subject area to solve unusual as well as common work problems, to be able to advise on technical matters and to serve as a resource on the subject for others in the organization.
• Comprehensive knowledge: Requires complete mastery and understanding of the subject. This term should be used sparingly and only for unusually exacting or responsible positions required to originate hypotheses, concepts, or approaches.

4. List Specific Skills And/Or Abilities Required:

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Proficient in spreadsheets.

Ability to manipulate data text files, often in .csv format, using tools such as Excel and Google Sheets for importing and exporting to move between systems.

Ability to manage time effectively and stay organized.

Ability to problem solve and analyze processes.

Ability to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to stay current with emerging technologies.

Ability to work independently within established guidelines.

Ability to work autonomously.

Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize effectively.

Ability to demonstrate objectivity, neutrality, and ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Ability to work with staff people in multiple roles with differing perspectives and roles.

Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication is essential.

Ability to stay organized and follow through on daily tasks and projects.

Ability to create worksheets and compile data into a presentable format.

Ability to innovate processes to increase efficiency and accuracy in business office functions.

Adaptable and willing to embrace change.

Eager to take on new challenges.

Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.

Project a friendly and approachable personality.

Ability to meet deadlines.

5. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a school district environment using Powerschool Student Information System and completing state reporting is preferred.

Experience with SQL or another computer programming language is a bonus.

D. WORKING CONDITIONS: These are the physical and mental/reasoning requirements of the position as it is typically performed. The inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental/reasoning requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.

• Standing
• Outside weather conditions
• Analysis/comprehension
• Works alone
• Math skills – basic
• Works with others
• Dirt/dust
• Touching
• Judgment/decision making
• Carrying - up to 20 pounds
• Reading – basic
• Noise
• Color perception (red, green, amber)
• Moving objects
• Mechanical equipment
• Writing – complex
• Pushing/pulling
• Math skills – complex
• Inside air conditioning and heat
• Seeing
• High places
• Hearing/listening
• Reading – complex
• Climbing on Stairs/Ladders, and balance
• Fumes/odors
• Sitting
• Dexterity: _x_ Hand, _x_ Finger
• Other:
• Crouching
• Electrical equipment
• Kneeling
• Remain Stationary
• Driving
• Ability to move distances within schools, offices, and athletic fields
• Smelling
• Clear speech
• Crawling
• Stooping
• Tasting
• Writing – basic
• Pressurized equipment
• Extreme heat
• Extreme cold
• Face-to-face contact
• Verbal contact with others
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds
• Hazardous materials
• Clerical

Equal Opportunity: The Burlington School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• SQL: 1 year (Preferred)
• Data warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
• Informatica: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Burlington, VT 05401 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Burlington, VT 05401: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person