9.2026 - Classified Exempt - Data Engineer

Facilities Department; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 88,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearney Public Schools is seeking a Data Engineer to lead data interfaces, extracts, and reporting across the district’s SIS platforms. The role requires strong SQL skills, data governance, and collaboration with district leadership to drive data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate will manage ETL processes, ensure data quality, and develop reports for multiple modules, including Demographics, Assessments, MTSS, SpEd, and Scheduling, in a fast-paced educational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience.
• Relational database concepts and advanced SQL with complex queries, joins, stored procedures, functions, and job scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and administrative role for implementing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting the district’s data interfaces and extracts.
• Provide support in report creations and data extracts for systems.
• Manage data quality and reporting to satisfy Nebraska EdFi requirements and deadlines.
• Provide primary project management and technical support for SIS modules (Demographics, MTSS, SpEd, Registrations, Gradebook, Scheduling).
• Perform ad hoc reports to district leadership to enable data-driven decisions.

Skills

Relational database concepts

Advanced SQL and jobs scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in technology-related field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

SSIS

SSRS

Job description

9.2026 - Classified Exempt - Data Engineer

Kearney NE Facilities Department - Kearney, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5925358

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience
• Residency: Must be current resident of the US and hold valid work documentation
• Required Skills/Experience:
  • Relational database concepts
  • Advanced SQL skills including but not limited to complex queries, joins, stored procedures, functions, and job scheduling
• Preferred Skills/Experience:
  • Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • Clever or Class Link
  • K-12 Student Information System(s) or other Information System

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Include, but are not limited to)

• On-time, regular, and in-person attendance is essential for this position.
• Lead technical and administrative role for implementing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting the district’s data interfaces and extracts.
• Provide support in report creations and data extracts for systems..
• Foster and maintain a strong vendor relationship with the SIS provider.
• Maintains understanding of the Nebraska Department of Education data EdFi data reporting requirements and deadlines and works with the appropriate district department to ensure data quality is maintained for accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide primary project management, change management and technical support for the following modules in the SIS; Demographics, Assessment, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Special Education (SpEd), Parent and Student Portals, Analytics, Registration, Gradebook, and Scheduling.
• Perform quality control and assist staff and administration in validating the accuracy of student and family information maintained in the SIS.
• Analyze user concerns, requirements, and requests for system features and uses; identify applications, modifications, and enhancements to existing systems to accommodate user needs.
• Upon request, meets with district leadership to provide consulting and problem solving services, designed to utilize technology which will improve efficiencies and/or accuracy of data collected and reported.
• Provide ad hoc reports to district leadership to empower data-driven decision making.
• Ensure all data is syncing and reporting accurately to the state and cleanup errors as they occur
• Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities to drive process improvements that positively improve the data and our customer experience.
• Provide professional, timely response to all district inquiries.
• Adhere to departmental guidelines for email and meetings.
• Meet all commitments .
• Performs other duties as required by the Director of Technology.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Never Occasional Frequent Constant

0% 1-32% 33-66% 67%+

• Standing X
• Walking X
• Sitting X
• Bending/Stooping X
• Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X
• Climbing X
• Driving X
• Lifting 10 lbs. Max X
• Carrying 40 Ft. X
• Manual Dexterity Tasks: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Commitment to ethical practices
• Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
• Ability to be flexible
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work cooperatively with people
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Inside air-conditioned/heated building; occasional exposure to seasonal weather conditions when traveling between facilities.

At Will Employment: Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, nationalor ethnicorigin, sex, age,veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy,childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX, Title II, Title VI & Section 504 –

Melissa Herrmann, Director ofhuman Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24 th Street

Kearney, NE 68845

308-698-8011

[e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $88,000 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rebecca Noetzelman , Human Resources
• Central Office (WLRC)
• Email: [e-mail]

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