9.2026 - Classified Exempt - Junior Systems Analyst

Kearney NE; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Flex plan option

Vacation

Holidays

Sick Leave

Long Term Disability

Retirement through Nebraska PERS

Additional benefits available to opt

Job summary

The Kearney Public Schools are hiring a Junior Systems Analyst to support the Director of Technology by managing reporting and system integrations with the SIS. This role serves as the subject matter expert for the district and provides guidance to departments and end users on systems and integrations.

The position emphasizes training material design, data reporting compliance, and cross-functional support across IT and school staff, with a focus on confidentiality and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and maintain multiple complex systems.
• Ability to integrate and support IT best practices across multiple systems and departments.
• Ability to use and experience with Adobe, Microsoft, and Google productivity suite applications.
• Working understanding of SQL and Information System proprietary query languages or ability to learn.
• Ability to design training materials and documentation.
• Ability to learn federal, state and local educational data reporting requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply technical documentation of federal and state laws and procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to make presentations and lead trainings related to job responsibilities for various stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Strict confidentiality with sensitive and high-stakes information.
• Ability to independently research and communicate essential information to key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated excellence in analytical problem solving.
• Two to four years experience as an applications specialist managing system integrations.
• Three to five years experience creating training materials, and training end users
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business or related field or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and administrative role for implementing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting the district’s SIS and associated modules.
• Provides critical oversight to use cases and configuration changes which affect all SIS users.
• Offer guidance, knowledge, and support to tiers 1-3 help desk personnel.
• Oversee online registration of new and existing students and coordinate and train all building level staff with online registration functions.
• Participate in the installation and testing of new changes and features; develop and utilize test data in the operating system and evaluate and report on results; assist and provide support to staff.
• Provide primary management, change management and technical support for the following modules in the SIS; EWS (Early Warning Systems), Analytics, Assessment Imports, MTSS, SpEd, Portals, Analytics, Registration.
• 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.
• Maintains professional contacts throughout the region and state with other SIS professionals, to keep abreast of best practices.
• Provide reports to district leadership to empower data-driven decision making.
• Ensure all data is syncing and reporting accurately with 3rd party systems and cleanup errors as they occur
• Performs other duties as required by the Director of Technology.

Skills

Systems analysis

IT best practices

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

SQL

Training materials

Training end users

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent research

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in MIS

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Equivalent work experience

Tools

SIS software

SQL tools

Job description

The Junior Systems Analyst supports the Director of Technology by managing reporting and system integrations with the SIS. This position is the subject matter expert for the district and provides guidance and support to departments and end users in the system and integration with the system.

Benefits

• BCBS - District will pay for employee health and dental insurance
• Flex Plan option
• Vacation
• Holidays - 8 per year
• Sick Leave
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement through the Nebraska Public Employees System
• Additional benefits available for employee to purchase. Please contact Human Resources for additional information

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and maintain multiple complex systems.
• Ability to integrate and support IT best practices across multiple systems and departments.
• Ability to use and experience with Adobe, Microsoft, and Google productivity suite applications.
• Working understanding of SQL and Information System proprietary query languages or ability to learn.
• Ability to design training materials and documentation.
• Ability to learn federal, state and local educational data reporting requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply technical documentation of federal and state laws and procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to make presentations and lead trainings related to job responsibilities for various stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Strict confidentiality with sensitive and high-stakes information.
• Ability to independently research and communicate essential information to key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated excellence in analytical problem solving.
• Two to four years experience as an applications specialist managing system integrations.
• Three to five years experience creating training materials, and training end users
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business or related field or equivalent work experience

Essential Job Functions

• Lead technical and administrative role for implementing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting the district’s SIS and associated modules.
• Provides critical oversight to use cases and configuration changes which affect all SIS users.
• Offer guidance, knowledge, and support to tiers 1-3 help desk personnel.
• Oversee online registration of new and existing students and coordinate and train all building level staff with online registration functions.
• Participate in the installation and testing of new changes and features; develop and utilize test data in the operating system and evaluate and report on results; assist and provide support to staff.
• Provide primary management, change management and technical support for the following modules in the SIS; EWS (Early Warning Systems), Analytics, Assessment Imports, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Special Education (SpEd), Parent and Student Portals, Analytics, Registration.
• 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.
• Maintains professional contacts throughout the region and state with other SIS professionals, to keep abreast of best practices.
• Provide reports to district leadership to empower data-driven decision making.
• Ensure all data is syncing and reporting accurately with 3rd party systems and cleanup errors as they occur
• Performs other duties as required by the Director of Technology.

Physical Requirements

Never Occasional Frequent Constant

• Standing X
• Walking X
• Sitting X
• Bending/Stooping X
• Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X
• Climbing X
• Driving X
• Lifting 50 lbs. Max X
• Carrying 100 Ft. X

Manual Dexterity Tasks: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy

Other Requirements

• Continually reads technical articles, product reviews, and attends technology workshops to maintain knowledge of the latest technology developments.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Accepts responsibility and handles stress appropriately and professionally.
• Handles confidential information appropriately.
• Works well with children and adults.

Working Conditions

• Air conditioned building; all weather conditions. Hazards: Steps and stairs; heavy materials to carry and move, frequently unaided.

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.

Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, 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 of human Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24th Street

Kearney, NE 68845

308-698-8011

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