Supervisor, Student Information Systems

Coordinates plans and supervises the technical and professional work in analyzing implementing and supporting various information technology projects. Leads the development of project management methodologies oversees concurrent projects and advises executive leadership on project activities. Manages the production and submission of student data files and state reports. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Works with key administrative staff to define and document current business practices and how to best leverage technology in existing or re-engineered business processes and solution design activities. Analyze document and develop proposals complete needs assessments and requirements analysis related to student information systems.
• Manages IT projects by determining the project approach staffing responsibilities and closely with management owners/stakeholders to understand business needs processes and data sources; translate these business needs into clearly defined and documented detailed requirements; develop functional specifications and use cases.
• Plans guides and directs the work of employees and consultants on projects. Provides leadership and coordinates the work of project teams with the work of other departments and teams. Assigns reviews and evaluates the work of team members. Monitors the progress of detailed tasks and project risk. Advise management on project status. Communicate with external vendors County State and Federal agencies regarding project activities.
• Ensures that projects are completed in accordance with established deadlines budgets and appropriate project and support documentation at project completion. Build relationships with users technical staff management and end users to determine and resolve issues with systems implementation.

• Oversee the development modification maintenance and continuous improvement of reporting processes. Oversee the production and submission of state report files related to special education.

• Works collaboratively with other central offices in particular special education on technical system supports.

• Supervises team of developers working with PostgreSQL and SQL Server. Coach team members on best practices and review the work of developers.
• Provides Tier III support for issues arising in any of our student information systems.

Education Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree.
• Four years of experience in project management systems analysis or related experience in the field of information technology.
• Experience handling complex tasks with SQL and Systems Development Lifecycles (SDLC).

Note: Other combinations of applicable education training and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the class may be considered.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze and evaluate the feasibility and suitability of information technology projects.
• Ability to implement information technology projects within established time frames.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to coordinate the work of a team with the work of other units within the Department of Technology and other key administrative departments.
• Ability to prepare and present administrative reports and project updates for management.
• Ability to effectively manage diverse teams to work for multiple clients and manage conflicting priorities.
• Thorough knowledge of project management.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning developing managing and implementing an information technology project.
• Thorough knowledge of federal state special education laws (IDEA COMAR) and processes is preferred.
• Knowledge in development of customizations within third party products.
• Knowledge of business operations processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of processes methods and techniques utilized to analyze and evaluate business operations.
• Ability to administer multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skill in assigning coordinating monitoring and managing information technology projects.
• Skill in coordinating leading and guiding effective teams.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff office-based and school-based employees.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication and negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Duties require travel to schools and facilities throughoutBaltimore County.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

N/A

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System.

GRADE: OPE Grade 9

SALARY:$95138 - $150025(Valid Until 12/31/2025)

$97754 - $157234 (Effective 1/1/2026)

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales other compensation and leave accruals at:

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools- COMPENSATION:Position may be eligible for relocation bonus extra duty activities pay or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans dental plans vision life insurance flexible spending accounts disability coverage and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays sick personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at posting 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.

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 activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.Inquiries regarding the Boards 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 ).

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). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.

• 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.

• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.

• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof of Licenses Certifications and Education:

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.

• Failure to submit proof of Licenses Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses certifications and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at Requirements:

  • All people 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.

  • 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 will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.

  • Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.

  • All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.

  • Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

  Contact Information

  Susan Stansbury Director Staffing & Licensure