Senior SIS & Data Information Administrator
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Job Summary
JOB TITLE: SENIOR SIS & DATA INFORMATION ADMINISTRATOR
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer and Director of Technology Services the Senior SIS & Data Information Administrator oversees the architectural integrity security and optimization of the Districts Student Information System (PowerSchool). This role serves as the primary architect for state/federal data compliance and the lead technical liaison for data integration across the Districts digital ecosystem with our student information system.
- Core SIS Management: Serve as the lead administrator for PowerSchool PowerTeacher Pro and associated modules ensuring high availability system security and optimal performance.
- Development & Customization: Design develop and test custom PowerSchool pages object reports and advanced SQL queries to extend system functionality and meet District-specific needs.
- Updates & Quality Assurance: Maintain a dedicated test environment to vet new releases and program updates; plan and execute deployment timelines to minimize disruption to school operations.
- Integrations & SSOs: Architect and maintain data integrations API connections and Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations between the SIS and third-party platforms (LMS Assessment tools etc.)
- State & Federal Reporting: Act as the primary authority for all mandated student data reporting; ensure the timely and accurate submission of local state and federal datasets.
- Data Integrity & Auditing: Develop and monitor automated data-validation routines to identify anomalies; conduct regular audits of student records attendance and grading to ensure compliance with District policy.
- Strategic Analytics: Compile and visualize data from various sources to support district-wide decision-making accreditation reporting and student performance analysis.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation regarding system configurations custom scripts and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Master Scheduling Support: Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting for school-site master scheduling including course catalog builds section loading and timeline management.
- Advanced Technical Support: Serve as the Tier 2/3 escalation point for Information Technology resolving complex user issues customization requests and system bugs.
- Vendor Liaison: Manage relationships with software vendors and contractors to resolve technical issues and evaluate the impact of new software projects on existing infrastructure.
- Capacity Building: Create and deliver comprehensive training programs and technical manuals for administrators faculty and staff on the efficient use of student information systems.
- Policy Alignment: Collaborate with District leadership to align PowerSchool configurations and parameters with evolving academic policies and grading regulations.
- Confidentiality: Maintain strict data privacy and confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and District policies.
- Adaptive Support: Perform other data-related duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Information Officer or Superintendent.
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of experience and training which would indicate possession of the knowledge skills and abilities listed below.
Category | Requirement |
Education | Bachelors degree in CS IT or Data Analytics or equivalent work experience (required). |
Experience | 3 years managing PowerSchool SIS specifically. 2 years of Database Administration. |
Technical Stack | Must Have: Advanced SQL HTML/CSS and JavaScript. |
Preferred | Experience with PowerSchool API/Scribe PowerQuery or Oracle APEX. |
Soft Skills | Ability to translate Technical-Speak into Educator-Speak. |
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Generally the job requires 80% sitting 10% walking and 10% standing.
- Requires fine finger dexterity to use office equipment and office technology; visual perception for interacting with computer screens for prolonged periods of time is required
- Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
- May experience constant interruptions inflexible deadlines and changes to normal routines; ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to meet production deadlines; ability to use problem-solving and analytical skills to identify concerns and solutions with data software and procedures; must complete a high volume of computer use and input a high volume of data with speed and accuracy including confidential data.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate with a diverse range of personnel (e.g. support staff administrators co-workers); must maintain strict confidentiality.
- May be required to occasionally work a flexible schedule with some evenings during high demand times
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- 238 day contract 8 hours per day
- 2.70 ratio ITYukon Public Schools Pay Information
- Step 0 - $68639.20
- Step 1 - $69496.00
- Step 2 - $70371.84
- Step 3 - $71247.68
- Step 4 - $72180.64
- Step 5 - $73094.56
- Step 6 - $74027.52
- Step 7 - $74960.48
- Step 8 - $75931.52
- Step 9 - $76902.56
- Step 10 - $77892.64
STATUS: Exempt Support or Certified
EVALUATION: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Boards policy of evaluation for certified personnel.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Yukon Public Schools (YPS) first opened its doors in 1891 in a small, one-room frame building. Fast-forward 127 years later, YPS now serves over 9,200 students across the greater Yukon area covering 68 square miles of Canadian County, including Yukon, NW Oklahoma City, SW Oklahoma Cit ... View more