Data Specialist

Position Type: CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION/ COMPUTER SYSTEMS MANAGER Date Posted: 5/21/2026 Location: Central Office Date Available: 07/27/2026 Closing Date: Open until filled TITLE: Data Specialist POSITION OVERVIEW: Are you the kind of person who loves digging into the details but also can't help noticing how the whole system could run more smoothly? Portland Public Schools is seeking a Data Specialist who takes pride in maintaining accurate, trustworthy data and providing responsive, high-quality support to school partners and district departments. This is a hands-on role--running audits, preparing reports, troubleshooting issues, and answering data requests--where your reliability and attention to detail help ensure staff have the information they need to support students effectively. At the same time, this position offers the chance to think beyond individual tasks and help shape more efficient, human-centered data systems and processes. You'll design surveys, forms, and workflows that reduce burden, improve accuracy, and make it easier for staff, students, and families to provide the information we need. Strengthening data quality across the district ensures that educators and leaders can make informed decisions that contribute to more equitable outcomes. If you're detail-oriented, collaborative, and energized by helping others succeed, this role offers the opportunity to cultivate strong relationships, improve district systems, and ensure that data meaningfully supports the work happening every day in service of students across Portland Public Schools. This year-round position includes a generous benefits package, including 20 annual vacation days and full health and dental benefits. The salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The statements below describe the general nature and scope of work being performed in this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned. State & Federal Reporting Oversee quarterly state reporting by coordinating with district teams to gather required data, review submissions, and ensure timely, accurate compliance. Use reporting cycles to strengthen data quality--treating each submission as an opportunity to refine data practices, identify gaps, and improve accuracy. Run and analyze error reports to identify missing or incorrect data, surface patterns, and partner with school-based staff to resolve issues and prevent future inconsistencies. Lead the bi-annual Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), ensuring all required data is accurately collected, validated, and submitted. Stay current on state and federal requirements to ensure district practices remain compliant with evolving regulations. Provide training and capacity-building support to help staff understand reporting requirements and improve data entry practices. Data Collection Collaboratively design and administer district surveys and data collection tools that prioritize clarity, accessibility, and low bu #J-18808-Ljbffr