Job Title:

Information Systems (IS) Consultant

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive*

for Student Services

or Administrative

Reports to:

Director of Information Systems

Pay Grade: P3

Department:

Information Systems

Status: Full time

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Texas public education administrative computer software processing accounting computer networks & servers and PEIMS within the last 5 years required.
• The IS Consultant must possess the voice temperament and emotions to constantly maintain good public relations with clients and a positive attitude toward teaming with and helping other staff.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The IS Consultant for Student Services shall be directly responsible to the Director of Information Systems. Through the installation and support of computer services the IS Consultant shall assist districts with the utilization of data for instructional improvement and administrative decision making.

• Plan develop conduct and/or facilitate staff development activities for introducing and demonstrating innovative techniques and methods.
• Collaboratively plan develop and/or facilitate longrange instructional staff development programs across ESC teams for ESC (Education Service Center) and LEAs (Local Education Agencies).
• Actively participate as a member of the ESC/LEA team and within the appropriate Professional Learning Community (PLC).
• Assist with compiling analyzing and/or interpreting data such as student performance in relation to state standards and program evaluation to attain program excellence.
• Secure the aid of resource persons and consultants to supplement and enrich programs of local
• Assist with the development of procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of service center programs and recommend modifications as needed to attain ESC goals.
• Keep abreast of current instructional practices and techniques professional literature and state and federal regulations related to job responsibilities.
• Acquire develop and demonstrate new skills by participating in professional growth activities in crossfunctioning teams.
• Maintain open communication and confidentiality in accordance with the Texas Professional Standards of
• Exhibit effective communication skills and professional demeanor when communicating with
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Information Systems and/or other ESC

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the operation of Information Systems local area networks and networks of participating
• Assist LEAs in the identification of appropriate data which relate to their existing
• Provide an awareness of existing Information Systems services as related to LEA

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• Assist LEAs in planning for accurate TSDS PEIMS data submissions and Core Collections.
• Assist LEAs in planning for acquisition of appropriate hardware and software which promote organized and efficient work environments.
• Provide training instruction and technical support to enhance the utilization of appropriate Information Systems services and related technologies.
• Assist local education agencies with collecting editing and submitting their PEIMS data and Core Collections to the Texas Education Agency in a timely manner.
• Assist local education agencies with resolving problems associated with Information Systems applications software. When aninhouse solution is not available submit a problem report.
• Utilize appropriate technology as
• Keep abreast of current practices methodologies and technologies by continuous use of professional literature and attendance at professional meetings.
• Act as a resource person to school districts pertaining to the use of computers in school business student services teacher management special education management PEIMS/Core collections and other administrative applications where appropriate.
• Provide a master file of user documentation and communicate changes to
• Collect input data for program improvements from participating users forward request to programmers and followup to users.
• Continually evaluation the job performance of the Information Systems consultant through correspondences conferences and evaluations.
• Initiate appropriate communications as
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with client
• Comply with policies and procedures supporting state law and State Board of Education
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Information Systems and/or other ESC

JOB DEMANDS:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional statewide travel and outofstate travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions maintain emotional control under stress

Required Experience:

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