Job Opportunity: Data Specialist and PowerSchool Administrator
Location: Sharon Public Schools
Work Year: 12-Month Schedule
Reports To: Technology Directors for the District
Position Summary
The Data Specialist and PowerSchool Administrator plays a pivotal role in managing, analyzing, and securing the district's student information data systems. This position oversees critical state and federal compliance reporting, orchestrates essential in-house academic reporting cycles, manages core educational applications, and collaborates across departments to ensure absolute data integrity and data-driven decision-making.
Core Performance Responsibilities
1. Compliance & Statutory Reporting
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State Submissions: Coordinate and report all required data submissions to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including SIMS, SSDR, SCS, and EPIMS.
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Federal Submissions: Direct annual federal reporting mandates, notably the Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC).
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Specialized External Reporting: Manage enrollment, budget, and Special Education (SPED) reports for NESDEC, alongside tracking Homeless and Foster Care enrollments, and compiling the School Attending Children roster.
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Liaison Duties: Act as the primary district liaison to the DESE Information Management Systems field representative, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations.
2. System Administration & School Operations
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PowerSchool & Scheduling: Oversee database operations, application system lifecycles (from kickoff meetings to active production), and support Middle and High School administrators with master scheduling via PowerScheduler.
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Academic Cycle Management: Generate report cards, progress reports, and associated metrics on predetermined district schedules.
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ESPED Integration: Manage account roles/permissions within ESPED, handle data extractions, and securely reload SPED datasets back into PowerSchool.
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Operational Routines: Execute comprehensive system routines for both the Beginning of the Year (BOY) and End of the Year (EOY) data transitions.