Core Data & District Reporting Specialist

Independence School District; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence School District seeks a Data Specialist to manage district data reporting, CORE MOSIS submissions, and state compliance. The role involves collaborating with multiple departments to ensure accurate data, timeliness, and confidentiality.

The position supports DESE reporting cycles, maintains data calendars, and ensures data quality across enrollment, attendance, scheduling, and program data. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's preferred.
• Experience with databases, student information systems, data reporting, or related information-management systems.
• Strong proficiency with spreadsheets, data analysis, reporting tools, and database applications.
• Able to analyze large data sets and identify errors, inconsistencies, and trends.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines and projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication; maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with Missouri DESE reporting requirements (DESE, MOSIS, MSIP/APR).
• Experience with student information systems and data quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments to meet DESE reporting cycles accurately and on time.
• Maintain an annual Core Data/MOSIS calendar and communicate deadlines.
• Monitor changes to DESE reporting requirements and coordinate updates district-wide.
• Review state submissions for errors and coordinate corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Participate in DESE meetings and training on Core Data and state reporting.
• Maintain confidential and general office records and forms as assigned.
• Provide data-related customer service and assistance to district staff.
• Support budgeting, bookkeeping tasks, and related district processes.

Skills

Databases

Student Information Systems

Data Reporting

Spreadsheets

Data Analysis

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Independent and collaborative work

Missouri DESE reporting requirements

MSIS/MESIS reporting

Data quality issue resolution

Enrollment/attendance/scheduling data

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in information systems, data management, education, public administration, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MOSIS reporting

Missouri Core Data

Job description

Independence School District seeks a Data Specialist to manage district data reporting, CORE MOSIS submissions, and state compliance. The role involves collaborating with multiple departments to ensure accurate data, timeliness, and confidentiality.

The position supports DESE reporting cycles, maintains data calendars, and ensures data quality across enrollment, attendance, scheduling, and program data. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.