Specialist PEIMS

Technical Support Specialist

Pay Grade: 790 (Min $23.91 per Hour) Work Days: 226

Primary Purpose: Provides technical assistance, training, and guidance to campus and program owners; identifies and resolves data discrepancies; and supports processes that ensure student information is accurately represented across district systems and meets TEA reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Proficient with typing, word processing, spreadsheets and file maintenance Adept at initiating tasks and compartmentalizing and prioritizing duties and responsibilities Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills Effective brainstorming and team collaboration Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Experience: Three years of relevant work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Train and support program owners on state procedures and guidelines relating to accurate student data
• Research and populate student Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) numbers and Unique Identification (UID) numbers for all campuses in Skyward Student Information System
• Submit weekly enrollment tracking report to Texas Student Data Systems (TSDS); resolve Person Identification Database (PID) and dual enrollment discrepancies.
• Perform periodic queries to identify missing or incorrect student information to ensure accuracy of student data and provide campuses with list of information to correct
• Assist in processing PEIMS student data corrections for all campuses in Skyward and TSDS
• Train and support campuses on how to run reports to verify PEIMS coding for special programs is populating as expected, including verification from any third party systems
• Develop training material, which includes click sheets, presentations, training manuals, and videos on how to verify various PEIMS reports from TSDS
• Prepare and distribute student data reports upon request and as needed
• Research and disseminate information regarding changes to ADA funding
• Perform enrollment and attendance validations to comply with TEA guidelines
• Develop annual calendar of key events and report due dates for all campuses
• Prepare and maintain student records required for TEA audits. Maintain Student Records department website
• Participate in Region Service Center training to stay up to date on the latest PEIMS requirements
• Assist in submitting PEIMS and Core Collections through the Ed-Fi platform
• Be customer service oriented and maintain a professional approach regarding all district matters. Be adaptable and flexible in acceptance of changes in techniques and procedures
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by administration and/or supervisor
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor

Equipment Used: Computer, scanner, printer, copier, calculator

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands: Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds