Position Type:
Technology/ Data Support Specialist

Date Posted:
8/15/2018

Location:
Staples High School

Date Available:
As soon as possible

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum one year experience with school data systems;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Expert language and communication skills, both oral and written;
• Ability to perform calmly and accurately, and maintain a professional demeanor in a stressful, rapid paced, multi-task oriented environment; and
• Computer skills- database development experience, query and report writing experience, expert knowledge in the Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps for Education, and knowledge of student information system, Powerschool, preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Run queries and reports in the student information system to meet school needs such as:
  • Grade input completion;
  • Grade, GPA, Transcript calculations; and
  • Patterns and trends.
• Data management and verification for student information system operations;
• Supports student registration process, scheduling and grade reporting;
• Maintains and updates all school/student/parent contact information in Student Information System;
• Supports updates of course catalog, schedules, student handbooks;
• Responds to standard queries requested by the Administration, as needed;
• First level tech support for students, parents, and teachers for the learning management suite:
• Troubleshoots access issues;
• Helps train/support teachers in design elements;
• Manages school website and select web-based applications;
• Manages data collection needs for school; and
• All other job functions as assigned by the Principal.

Salary: Competitive Compensation Package
Starting Date: As Soon as Possible.
Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Position Reports To: High School Principal

Application Procedures:
Internal applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 1230 (Please be sure to select internal applicant. This signifies one's current status as a Westport employee.)

External applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 1230 (Paper copies will not be accepted.)

The Westport Board of Education will not make employment decision (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.