Grade 115- Placement range: $22.58 to $25.81

The Student and Assessment Data Specialist is responsible for the maintenance and validation of District-wide data related to student information in order to ensure compliance. This includes maintaining and verifying student information in multiple software applications such as the District's student information software, the ADE's AzEDS program, and any additional software applications required to ensure accurate student information. This will include working with data types such as Special Education, and District and State assessments.  The Student and Assessment Data Specialist will attend required trainings, train other staff members and run district queries, coordinate programming needs, and work to resolve SIS/AzEDS issues as well as creating reports and queries. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:     

• Attends Edupoint & ADE trainings to represent the department and bring back information
• Takes the lead on any data entry issues and audits the data
• Works with programmer to create queries that streamline data entry and integration between systems
• Run reports for the entire district that monitor student data in the student information software and in the ADE’s AzEDS program.
• Monitors validation reports for the entire district from the student information software, ADE Response File Error reports, ADE Student Integrity reports, SPED reports, and ensures that data errors are corrected in a timely manner.
• Validates student needs data for entire district in all software applications required to maintain and process such information.
• Performs error-checking processes on all related student data and reports that need corrections.
• Ensures data is compliant for Long-term Suspension and Homebound students for state reporting.
• Collaborates with the programmer to ensure achievement data is imported to various software programs
• Support with creating and providing reports using student data such as achievement
• Assists with District and State Assessments as needed
• Other duties as directed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

Skilled in:

• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Oral and written communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills.

Ability to:

• Interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff, and business contacts from outside of the District.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public.
• Accurately perform assigned tasks.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board Policies.
• Promote harmonious working relationships with staff and outside business representatives.

 Core Competencies:

* Accountability                         

* Analytical Thinking                         

* Data Visualization                             

* Accuracy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:           

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

WE ARE PHOENIX #1!

At Phoenix Elementary School District #1, we are Inspiring Every Child to Achieve, educating the future leaders of Phoenix! We’re looking for passionate people who want to shape the future to join in our mission. The education of our children is a shared responsibility among our community, and we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to be part of that.

Every member of our Phoenix #1 family—from our top leadership team to our bus drivers, our nutrition team to our nurses, and our teachers to our technology gurus is shaping the lives of our students every day.  It’s not just our work; it is our passion!

We are a Kindergarten through 8th grade school district in Phoenix, Arizona, established in 1871 as the first free public school district in Arizona. The district boundaries cover an area from 16th Street to 23^rd Avenue, and Buckeye Road to Thomas Road.

WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT US:

• Our 14 schools are in the heart of hip Phoenix.
• We are educating the future leaders of Phoenix.
• We are accessible by Phoenix Light Rail.
• We want you to relax and refuel with healthy vacation time.
• We have University partners that offer discounted tuition.

NOTICES

The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.PESD1 is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Lauren Pagnotta, HR Coordinator, at (602) 257-6072 at least 3 days in advance.