Director of Student Information Services

Supervises the accuracy of the student information systems process and improve the efficiency and accuracy of data submissions.

Education / Certification:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related field is preferred.

Experience / Other Requirements

1. Five years of experience in a school district administrative support position entering data or specific experience with PEIMS data collection is required.
2. Experience with Skyward is preferred.
3. Knowledge of Student Attendance Handbook.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

1. Ability to concentrate and communicate effectively (verbally and written).
2. Knowledge of PID / TSDS submissions.
3. Knowledge of TREX.
4. Knowledge of Student Information Systems.
5. Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records.
6. Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
7. Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills.
8. Ability to meet established deadlines.
9. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
10. Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Maintains district / campus enrollment attendance reports.
2. Provides training for attendance clerks and other campus SIS data entry personnel.
3. Communicates with campuses on timing of and inputting data for all special populations.
4. Communicates with department heads on PEIMS accuracy and validation of data.
5. Communicates with the Child Nutrition department on Free and Reduced data.
6. Verifies accuracy of all PEIMS data with the appropriate department personnel.
7. Organizes reports with the appropriate personnel departments and campuses.
8. Submits all required PEIMS data submissions.
9. Attends training to keep up with the PEIMS updates, PEIMS data standards, and student attendance accounting.
10. Develops a plan to reduce potential desktop audit errors.
11. Supports procedures / policies for grade reporting using District guidelines.
12. Assists with the creation of master schedules, transcripts and report cards as needed.
13. Supports the student registration process.
14. Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises and evaluates the performance of designated employees.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer and all other standard office equipment

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Maintains emotional control under stress.
2. Occasional district and statewide travel.
3. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
4. Repetitive hand motions.
5. Prolonged use of computers.