Special Education Data Management Technician

SUMMARY 

Provides direct support to the Specialized Learning Director for Data Supervision and Reporting, assisting in overall implementation/oversight of Special Education PEIMS data entry. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Responsible for data-entry and monitoring/ compliance of special education PEIMS. 

Develops training materials and host training sessions for campus/ district staff to increase understanding of the district’s Special Education PEIMS data— including but not limited to disability, placement, and other indicator codes related to special education services/ supports. 

Provides training/ guidance to district/ campus staff related to Special Education PEIMS to include corrections needed within the district’s primary Special Education management program and the Student Information System (SIS). 

Assists Technology Services and other departments in monitoring and reconciling student data per daily edits (Certify) and/or eSchoolPLUS or SSRS reports. 

Reviews/ reconciles Special Education PEIMS data within the district SIS to be submitted to TEA in accordance with the PEIMS submission calendar. 

Monitors/ supports requests submitted through the HelpDesk/ Data Management support IVRU to provide technical support for special education data management software including general guidance with respect to Special Education Operational Guidelines. 

Prepares for/ attends meetings with Specialized Learning Director for Data Supervision and Reporting upon request related PEIMS, SHARS, and Special Education Data Management applications. 

Facilitates Special Education Open Labs as scheduled. 

Utilizes office technology and automation to complete tasks and operates office machines such PC, fax, and copy machines; keeps machines in operational working condition. 

Establishes and maintains appropriate files and other information.

Must be able to stay focused and work independently with minimal supervision. Performs other such tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. There may be alternative requirements to the qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Must have an associate degree with an emphasis in Education/ Interdisciplinary Studies or Business Administration/ Management. Must have a minimum of five years of experience as a public-school secretary or equivalent business school background. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees or visitors to the school district. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage. 

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job

include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be needed.