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.5 Student Data Systems Specialist (SDSS) Floater

Employer
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Salary
Competitive
The .5 school-based/Central Admin Student Data Systems Specialist (SDSS) Floater is responsible, during times of SDSS vacancies or leaves of absence, for all school-level data entry and management within our school(s). This part-time position includes, but is not limited to student information management: enrollments, withdrawals, master schedules, updating student attendance, misconduct, emergency contacts, records requests, report cards and progress reports, daily reporting and student records (green cards). This role will take overall direction and receive assignments from DREA's Office of Student Data Entry Systems. While assigned to a school, priorities and task will be provided by the school principal(s) in order to support the primarily SDSS responsibilities, but also office coverage and clerical support. The .5 Floater SDSS will report to Central Administration (DREA) during times when there are not any SDSS vacancies within the district to support other student data needs.

Reports To: Assistant Director of Student Data Entry Systems

Salary:
Secretarial/Clerical Salary Schedule - Level 7 (Starting at $1, 360.25 per month)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Year: 11 Months

Qualifications:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In addition the following:

- Proficient in student information systems.

- Prior knowledge/experience in an educational setting.

- Prior knowledge/experience with student information systems/databases.

- Proficient in MS Office (especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook), as well as other software applications.

- Advanced knowledge in data reporting.

- Organizational skills.

Residency Requirements: City of Pittsburgh Residency Required

Essential Job Functions:
1. Enter and maintain student schedules in the student information system, based on Principal input.

2. Maintain completeness and quality of student data as required for state and federal reporting and for standardized student testing submissions.

3. Coordinate and facilitate the production of Interim Reports and Report Cards for students.

4. Maintains accurate student attendance records through recording tardies and early dismissals; may be asked to enter daily student attendance record in the absence of the regular teacher.

5. Maintains accurate dropout information and assists with reporting requirements.

6. Processes and enters student enrollment information (when assigned to non-magnet schools).

7. Produce accessible ad-hoc reports as needed from the student information system.

8. Perform monthly data quality checks to ensure compliance with established procedures.

9. Effectively communicate, both orally and in written form, with all levels of personnel.

10. Perform day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and
processing paperwork in a timely manner.

11. Handle confidential data in an appropriate manner.

12. Provide a high level of customer service to all staff, students, and parents.

13. Participate in professional development and trainings.

14. Request and fulfill student record requests.

15. Availability and flexibility to be assigned to any given school building based on need.

16. Other duties as assigned by Assistant Director of Student Data Entry Systems concerning concerning student data and district-mandated student information systems.

Additional Job Information:
Physical Demands: This position is primarily sedentary in nature. Employee will be required to operate computer system for data entry, and have the ability to complete necessary paperwork. This position requires minimum physical effort and not subjected to Occupational Health and Safety risks.

Work Environment:
1. Indoors in busy office, working in close proximity to co-workers

2. Frequently required to work at fast pace

3. Requires considerable concentration and creativity.

4. Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines and work load.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the
American with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact: Office of Employee Relations, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357).

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