Provide database and application support to all users. Provide recommendations and design solutions based on new developments in the areas of software and database solutions.

POSITION TITLE: DATABASE SPECIALIST
General Purpose: Provide database and application support to all users. Provide recommendations and design solutions based on new developments in the areas of software and database solutions.

Reports to:
Director of Educational Technology

Supervises:
N/A

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:

Student Information System and Database Management
Manage Student Information System, Financial Management System and other educational and operational data systems including upgrades and database integration.
Responsible for supporting SIS student enrollment functions, attendance functions, scheduling functions, reporting functions, security functions, and other functions as needed. This will include state reporting.
Administrative and user support for the learning management system, web content management system, and other software and data systems as assigned to support the needs of the user community.
Responsible for planning and conducting staff development for users of the Student Information System and other assigned systems. Training may be conducted in a classroom setting, one-to-one, as well as other forms as necessary.
Primary contact for data requests (data exports, data imports, data reporting, and other data processing tasks) from various systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting of information.
Provide an exemplary and professional interface between the Technology Services department and all stakeholders by sending and receiving email, phone, and in-person communications to ensure that information flow is accurate, timely, and professional.
Maintain user accounts and directories
Manage vendor relationships, including maintenance, software upgrades, and software license subscriptions.

Administrative Support
Assist building­-level staff with state reporting and standardized testing.
Work with technology staff to ensure that computer inventories are kept accurate and up-to-date.
Attend conferences, educational meetings, and review professional literature to keep current on industry and technology trends and practices, and maintain personal and professional technology skills and knowledge base.
Perform other duties and projects as requested by the Director of Educational Technology.
Must comply with all SAU 70 District policy and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.

This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.
Evaluation:
Performance of duty responsibilities will be reviewed annually by the Director of Educational Technology
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-Time
Year Round
Exempt
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree
Two to four years of relevant experience (Public School experience preferred).
PowerSchool administrator experience preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to design extraction, translation, and loading scripts based on various data dictionaries.
Focus on continuous improvement in district wide systems efficiency.
Ability to support servers and endpoints running Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
Ability to successfully multitask within role.
Ability to document standard IT practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

Primary Physical Requirements:
(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
1. Lift up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required
2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs:
Frequently required
3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs:
Occasionally required
4. Lift over 50 lbs:
Rarely required
5. Carry up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required
6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs:
Frequently required
7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs:
Occasionally required
8. Carry over 50 lbs:
Rarely required
9. Reach above shoulder height:
Occasionally required
10. Reach at shoulder height:
Occasionally required
11. Reach below shoulder height:
Occasionally required
12. Push/Pull:
Occasionally required

Hand Manipulation:
(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
1. Grasping:
Frequently required
2. Handling:
Frequently required
3. Torquing:
Occasionally required
4. Fingering:
Frequently required
5. Controls and Equipment:
Standard office equipment, Networking tools, hand tools.

Other Physical Consideration:
(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
1. Twisting:
Occasionally required
2. Bending:
Frequently required
3. Crawling:
Rarely required
4. Squatting:
Frequently required
5. Kneeling:
Rarely required
6. Crouching:
Rarely required
7. Climbing:
Rarely required
8. Balancing:
Occasionally required

During the Work Day, Employee is Required to:

1. Sit:
up to 3 consecutive hours
2. Stand:
up to 3 consecutive hours
3. Walk:
up to 1 consecutive hour

Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):

1. Talking:
Necessary for communicating with others.
2. Hearing:
Necessary for receiving instructions and inquiries.
3. Sight:
Necessary for doing job effectively and correctly.
4. Tasting and Smelling:
Not Required

Work Environment: Inside: up to 100%
Outside: up to 20%

Work Surface(s): Office Desk, Office Chair
Concrete floor, Carpeted floor, tile floor, basement, attic, closet, and roof spaces.

Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:
Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community

Other Considerations and Requirements:
The physical demands of an employee in this role are significant. The employee is frequently required to do some lifting. Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed.

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.

• Position Type: Full-time Positions Available: 1

• Job Categories : Support Staff > Computer Support
  Support Staff > Network Services
• Equal Opportunity Employer
  SAU 70 is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
  Job Requirements
  • At least 4 years of relevant experience preferred
  • Bachelor degree preferredCitizenship, residency or work visa required
  Application Questions
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  Contact Information
  • Joshua Mulloy , Director of Educational Technology41 Lebanon StreetHanover, New Hampshire 03755
  • Phone: 603-643-6050Email: click here