Information Systems Analyst

Health Benefits: 100% employer contribution towards employee and family premiums
District: Award-winning schools
Community: World-famous attractions

BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer provides varied and complex technical support for the application of planning development training testing operations and maintenance of the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) and Student Information Systems (SIS); analyzes evaluates and recommends CALPADS/SIS data processes to various levels of organizational staff; supports staff in CALPADS/SIS operational activities; and performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Information System Analyst is a single incumbent classification and serves in a lead capacity within the Information Systems job series; and provides varied and complex customer/technical support to various levels of organizational staff in relation to the CALPADS/SIS which requires the incumbent to possess a broad knowledge of IT principles concepts and methods; and a high degree of analytical ability and problem-solving skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience education and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical combination would be the following:

EDUCATION:

• Required: Graduation from high school or equivalent and an Associates Degree from an accredited college in information systems computer programming or related field.

• Required: Three years in an information services and technology support-related field or equivalent work at K-12 schools specifically working with CALPADS and Student Information Systems OR two years as an AUHSD Information Systems Technology staff member may be substituted for the three years of experience.
• Substitution: Additional experience working with CALPADS and Student Information Systems may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year for year basis.

• Relational database management systems commonly used query languages such as ANSI Structured Query Language (SQL) 2016 or greater table relationships and views;

• Advanced relational database concepts principles and methods including database logical and physical design normalization storage capacity management and backup and recovery;
• Systems installed in organization such as CALPADS student information systems learning management systems and school-to-home communication systems;
• Customer service and customer support principles and methods;
• Techniques of training and group presentation methods;
• Basic troubleshooting of any software components of the CALPADS/SIS and associated systems;
• Wide variety of applications and equipment used in school organizations such as MS Suite PCs and high capacity printers;
• Principles and practices of providing work direction to others;
• Forms and workflow design;
• Modern office practices procedures and equipment;

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential duties of the job.

SPECIALIZED ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Typically only performed in this classification):
Oversees and supports staff in AUHSD grading program activities such as form scheduling mark posting error checking report card design and printing processes.
Maintains records related to work scheduled and completed in a variety of formats including daily record of work performed and various records associated with special requests.
Designs and completes various data processing forms for approval.
Communicates with CALPADS/SIS users to define criteria and formulate complex ad-hoc reporting queries using Structured Query Language (SQL).
Compiles assembles verifies manipulates processes and submits a variety of student and teacher data related to CALPADS/SIS; resolves CALPADS/SIS data issues and concerns.
Establishes and implements District-wide uniform data collection processes based on database capabilities and current and future reporting requirements of Federal State and local agencies; maintains knowledge of Federal State and District reporting requirements including data requirements and reporting deadlines.
Creates customized reports for various outside agencies including non-profit organizations and the military.
Analyzes and defines data requirements and specifications to automate school processes and reporting requirements of the CALPADS/SIS using Business Intelligence (BI) tools.
Performs regular ongoing transfers of data including the importing and exporting of data; reconciles data between CALPADS and Student Information Systems
Diagnoses and resolves complex technical problems in response to customer reported incidents.
Assists with AUHSD KTL/Course Directory content management in CALPADS/SIS.
Assists Systems Analyst in planning developing and implementing corrective action to support data integrity of the CALPADS/SIS; Assists Systems Analyst with overseeing data integrity within the CALPADS/SIS which includes data security reporting and project management.
Assists Chief Technology Officer in analyzing data systems planning implementation and production operations support of the CALPADS/SIS.
Plans coordinates evaluates and implements CALPADS/SIS data requests including data correction requests and coordinates those requests with multiple districts schools and administrators.
Develops and implements CALPADS/SIS automation activities that support school-wide policies directly related to attendance health and registration processes.
Identifies CALPADS/SIS training needs; develops CALPADS/SIS training materials; and facilitates training courses of the CALPADS/SIS and associated applications.
Provides training and technical support for district benchmark program including data warehouse training and optical scanner operations.
Makes recommendations to district-level directors site administrators and departmental staff in relation to data integrity requirements and CALPADS/SIS capacity; Works collaboratively with leadership to support and maintain AERIES CALPADS/SIS and other related systems to ensure compliance with Federal State and local requirements
Develops and prepares program and process documentation and user manuals for CALPADS/SIS end-users.
Evaluates and provides recommendations on new CALPADS/SIS technologies and architectures by determining applicability to current business processes and interfacing with current systems.
Serves as a Local Educational Agency (LEA) contact for the District in a student information capacity.


GENERAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Also performed in other classifications):
Participates in program code maintenance by assisting programmers with testing and debugging activities.
Provides support on the Districts data confirmation and enrollment process to staff and parents
Distributes completed projects to appropriate staff.
Assists with hardware/software system conversions as needed.
Assists with management of district geocoding and address validation tables.
Participates in Information Technology projects as needed.
Assists with CALPADS/SIS user assignments access and permission levels.
Participates in new program implementations by providing business process support and parameters of implementation process.
Provides support for the Internet including maintenance of Web pages as needed.
Reads and interprets various manuals and operation guides; maintains and updates user manuals as needed.
Trains and provides work direction and guidance to assigned staff.
Performs related duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified.

Note: You will eventually be disqualified in the recruitment process if you fail to disclose relevant information regarding your conviction history. It is the disclosure of the conviction that is most important in many cases.

SCREENING PROCESS

The screening process for this position which may be subject to modification will include some form of a(n): application screening initial qualifications screening documentation/certification screening and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination may consist of any combination of a(n): training and experience (T&E) evaluation written knowledge test hands on/performance test structured panel interview situational judgement interview or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on an eligibility list.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than two (2) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor school psychologist or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.

EXAM PROTESTS

Protest of any part of the exam process must be in writing and submitted to the Personnel Director no later than five (5) working days from the date you participated in the exam. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and shall include supporting documentation or references. Protests must be based on illegal discrimination abuse of discretion or procedure/process error. Protests should NOT be based on receiving unexpected results. We cannot be responsible for lost mail misdirected mail or failure of mail to be delivered after it has been entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who are successful in all screening and testing stages will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically an eligibility list for a classification expires after six (6) months or one (1) year. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one year or expire sooner than one year. Eligibility lists may be merged in which case candidate ranks may change.

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates on the eligibility list will be called in rank order to participate in final selection interviews with the hiring manager until three ranks of candidates have accepted the invitation to interview. Ranks may include ties so more than three candidates may be called to interview for one vacancy. Please note that candidates will be removed from the eligibility list for declining the invitation to interview more than three (3) times.

OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT

Official offers of employment are ONLY made by the Anaheim Union High School District Human Resources Classified Office. Offers are subject to satisfactory completion of ALL the pre-employment processing including: successful completion of a physical examination tuberculosis examination fingerprint clearance by the California Department of Justice and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT

All new regular classified employees shall be paid in accordance with the salary range established for the class to which assigned. Initial placement will normally be the first step of the salary range. However a new employee may receive advanced step placement with an approval from Human Resources. Requests for advanced step must be submitted in writing to the Human Resources office before the employees first day of work. Approval will be based on the following criteria:

A) Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class.

B) Additional education at the college level when related to the position beyond the established educational requirements for entry into the class.

C) Evidence of currently receiving a salary greater than the first step of the salary for the classification.

BENEFITS

Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees:

-Leaves: Sick leave holidays bereavement and emergency leaves.

-Retirement: Classified employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employee contribution is 7% of gross earnings.

Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees working 20 hours or more per week:

-Insurance: The District provides medical dental vision care behavioral health and life insurance for the employees and their dependents.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISTRICT

The Anaheim Union High School District prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived ancestry color disability gender gender identity gender expression immigration status nationality race or ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

Complaints alleging noncompliance with the Districts policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to:

504 Coordinator: Adela Cruz Contact for Disability Discrimination Concerns

Location: 501 N. Crescent Way Anaheim CA 92801

Email:

Title IX Coordinator (Employees): Amie Maya Director Human Resources

Location: 501 N. Crescent Way Anaheim CA 92801

Email:

Title II Coordinator: Melanie Thomasson Contact for Ensuring Equal Opportunity

Location: 501 N. Crescent Way Anaheim CA 92801

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