Student Data Assistant Jobs

Position Description: Job title: Data Assistant
Reporting to: Student Information & Data Director
Location: Yonkers, New York.
Start Date:
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Background
The mission of the Charter School of Educational Excellence (CSEE) is to produce students who meet or exceed all New York State learning standards. CSEE will do this by creating a challenging learning environment with high expectations for every child with an emphasis on the basic subject areas of English-language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. The school will employ standards based and research proven curriculum, implement best educational practices, use a variety of assessments to measure on-going student progress in skills and content learning, and support teachers with professional development activities that are aligned with the instructional program.
CSEEs emphasis on basic subjects will give students a strong academic foundation that will allow them to become critical thinkers and life-long learners. The school will also expose students to a diverse curriculum that promotes appreciation of art, music, and cultural awareness. The Charter School of Educational Excellence will provide a safe and nurturing environment for all students and foster a strong partnership with families and the community.
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Position Overview
The Charter School of Educational Excellence Data Assistant understands and promotes the schools vision, objectives and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The School Data Assistants responsibility is to assist the Data Director with data entry, and maintenance of systems, within the school.
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Responsibilities & duties (including, but not limited to)
Student Information System & Records
Management of student attendance information (K-11) and provide daily attendance reports
Ensure that Powerschool database systems information is accurate and up to date
Maintenance and safeguarding of students cumulative records (including requesting missing documents from students previous school) and insuring school compliance with applicable laws of confidentiality and recording keeping
Assist with the creation of district benchmark assessments and data analysis
Prepares customized reports for internal school needs and assist in schools accountability and audit
reporting
Analyzes data from student data exams and being able to create charts, graphs with data.
Maintenance of school database within Powerschool (student information system) including but not limited to enrollment, demographic information, staff, and state/federal information
Attend professional development and training sessions as needed
Respond to parent inquiries in person, by phone or via email
Performs other related work as required by the Student Data Director
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Academic & Certification Qualifications
Bachelors degree required
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Work experience & skills
Minimum of 2 years office experience in a school setting
Experience working in data management in a school setting and/or urban community preferred
Knowledge and experience in PowerSchool database system
Strong written, grammatical, presentation, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability in utilizing office equipment and software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google docs, sheets and forms).
Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers, support staff and administrators
Demonstrated knowledge in the operations of office equipment, such as the following: multi-line telephone, photocopier, fax, computer, printer, laminator, etc.
Ability to lift and move over 20-40 pounds
Demonstrated knowledge of office methods and procedures used in maintaining an office
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Personal qualities & behavioral traits
Passionately dedicated to the schools mission and vision
Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Develops and maintains positive communications and working relationships with Principal(s), students, parents, and coworkers by being collaborative and maintaining a pleasant work attitude
Excellent time management skills, including punctuality
Possess the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
Openness to feedback
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to prioritize multiple demands and manage time
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality relative to school division operations
Ability to deal effectively with a broad range of members of the public, including parents
Present a professional attitude
Display a professional appearance
Accurate filling skills
Accurate proofreading skills
Working knowledge of the charter school movement and culture
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Compensation
A competitive compensation package, including base salary and complete benefits, is available.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Charter School of Educational Excellence to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.