Specialist, Student Information Systems

Position Type:
TECHNOLOGY JOBS/SPECIALIST, STUDENT INFO SYSTEMS (V25100)

Date Posted:
11/21/2024

Location:
PULASKI PARK DEPT OF TECHNOLOGY (158018)

Closing Date:
12/03/2024BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLASS TITLE: Specialist, Student Information Systems

WORKING TITLE: N/A

TITLE CODE: V25100

GRADE: 07/OPE: $84,696, to $133,558 (Annual Salary Scale for Exempt 12-Month Employees Represented by BCPSOPE 2024-2025 Effective July 1, 2024)

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Student Data & Reporting

DEFINITION: Performs complex technical work; managing, implementing, and supporting various student information technology systems. Responsible for producing and delivering student data files. Leads the work of project team members. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Coordinates the work of project team members. Participates in multiple student information system projects. Plans, coordinates, and oversees various projects. Develops, prioritizes, and schedules tasks. Prepares estimates of project time.
• Maintains accounts and is responsible for security functionality in the student information system.
• Collaborates and assists with problem solving and trouble-shooting activities for the production events related to student information systems.
• Develops custom forms and reports within third party products. Produces ad hoc reports for student information.
• Develops automated solutions to meet users' requirements. Conducts in-depth analysis of systems, operations, procedures, and requests.
• Provides technical and analytical expertise when responding to complex, specialized report requests requiring sophisticated data analyses and data management experience.
• Develops, modifies, maintains, and continuously improves reporting processes. Produces and submits state reporting files.
• Collaborates with schools and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to reconcile state reporting files and correct errors.
• Serves as a system administrator for the various student information systems.
• Provides tier two support for student information systems.
• Research issues to determine the source of discrepancies and identify solutions for preventing future discrepancies.
• Provides quality assurance on data inputs, outputs, and files. Coordinates with staff to correct data issues.
• Serves as point of contact for multiple vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer information systems management, computer science, or related field. Three years related experience in student information reporting and analysis.
• Experience in the Focus student information system preferred.
• Master's degree and experience working with K-12 or higher education student information systems preferred.

Note: Other combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.

Licenses and Certificates: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent database knowledge and expertise.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent critical/analytical thinking and time management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of data reporting and analysis.
• Experience with Systems Development Lifecycles (SDLC).
• Knowledge in development of customizations within third party products.
• Skill in writing SQL queries.
• Skill in analyzing end user automation needs and requests.
• Skill in assessing the feasibility of automation solutions.
• Skill in troubleshooting program and production problems.
• Skill in managing multiple projects.
• Adept at writing queries and reports and presenting findings.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.

• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 ([redacted]). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 ([redacted]).

Contact Information
Shawn Stahl
Manager, Office of Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
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