Data Specialist and PowerSchool Administrator - 2026-2027

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 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 . Federal Submissions: Direct annual federal reporting mandates, notably the Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) . 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. 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 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 . Academic Cycle Management: Generate report cards, progress reports, and associated metrics on predetermined district schedules. ESPED Integration: Manage account roles/permissions within ESPED, handle data extractions, and securely reload SPED datasets back into PowerSchool. Operational Routines: Execute comprehensive system routines for both the Beginning of the Year (BOY) and End of the Year (EOY) data transitions. Database Infrastructure: Secure regular system backups of the central office and student databases while ensuring fluid data flow across separate district networks. Parent Communications: Supporting parents/Guardians with students and parent accounts in Powerschool,Schoology and maintaining the parent portal. 3. In-House Reporting & General Deliverables Maintain ongoing internal reports including Attendance, Grades, World Language tracks, and Absence tracking for Human Resources. Generate targeted tracking reports for vulnerable student sets, such as failed students (grades D and below). Compile data for prestigious distinctions, including National Honor Society eligibility. Oversee logistical administrative support tasks, such as generating the physical labels/envelopes for Kindergarten Enrollment and School Attending Children mailings. Ability to merge spreadsheet data from multiple sources including Mail Merge projects. 4. Testing, Data Analysis & Financial Collaboration Academic Analysis: Utilize software to analyze academic achievement data; collaborate closely with the Superintendent, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, and instructional leaders to deep-dive into student test results. Stakeholder Reporting: Design informative data packages and instructional guides to aid counselors, teachers, and administrators in interpreting data to boost classroom outcomes. Strategic Studies: Construct research models assessing community, fiscal, and staffing f #J-18808-Ljbffr Sharon Public Schools