Data Specialist

The Oxford Hills School District, located in the scenic western foothills of Maine, is seeking candidates for the position of Data Specialist / Trainer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in the field of computer science (preferred).
• Experience with Spreadsheets (required).
• Excellent communication skills (required).
• SQL proficiency (Highly valued)

• Knowledge of educational reporting practices (preferred).

REPORTS TO:

Technology Director or designee

JOB GOAL:

Manage institutional records and reporting for the School District

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Data Curation: Collate, validate, and maintain data from multiple data sources. Share data with stakeholders in usable format. May need to attend district data meetings, administrative team meetings, etc.
• Data Collection: Collect, verify, and submit data to satisfy Local, State and Federal reporting requirements.
• System Administration; of Student Information System and other district databases.
• Advanced Data Tasks: SQL query writing, data recovery, warehousing. Creation of views, procedures and tables.
• Custom Development: Create reports, exports, automations, visualizations, web-applications, and mailings.
• Process Improvement: Pro-actively absorb district data tasks; learn data workflows and find efficiencies.
• Software Support: Gain expertise in district software, provide local training, support, and documentation.
• Assessment Support: Synchronize student data with assessment vendors. Manage and support user accounts.
• Technical Competence: Mac, Windows, and Chromebook experience. Ability to produce training documentation that end users can understand.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

• Supports the District’s mission and goals
• Maintains confidentiality
• Provides technology related central office technology support
• Provides in-service workshops and software training to school & district personnel
• Keeps abreast of new technology and remains technically competent
• Performs such other tasks as may be assigned by the Superintendent, Technology Director, or designee

Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:

As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

• Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
• Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
• Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

For information about our school district, visit our web site at www.msad17.org

How To Apply

Applicants must complete the entire online application as well as provide cover letter, résumé, transcripts and three current letters of reference to be considered for a position. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.