Data & Applications Services Lead — School Data Systems

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization; Wheeling Township (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization is seeking a Data and Application Services Manager to design, develop, and manage the district's data infrastructure for analysis and reporting. You will implement data policies, SOPs, and ensure security across student and staff data.

The role collaborates with the Technology Coordinator and Network Administrator on initiatives, supports software adoption, and develops data solutions for state and local assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics or equivalent experience.
• Experience and expertise in database management, design and implementation.
• Knowledge of Access Database, SQL and Google Data Studio preferred.
• Strong Excel skills/Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Build, coordinate, manage, support, and monitor all district databases and applications to ensure efficient operations.
• Coordinate NSSEO child count and the SIS database.
• Modify existing databases and database management systems as needed.
• Set up and coordinate databases for state and local assessments (IAR, ISA, DLM, ACCESS, PSAT, SAT, NWEA, KIDS, FastBridge, and others).
• Ensure data is uploaded and communicated to resident districts to meet reporting timelines.
• Ensure data security measures are established and enacted to protect student and staff data.
• Support adoption and rollout of new software within the District, including SIS integration.
• Provide ongoing support and technical assistance to NSSEO staff on databases and applications.

Skills

Excel

Google Sheets

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Database design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics or equivalent experience

Tools

Access Database

SQL

Google Data Studio

Job description

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization is seeking a Data and Application Services Manager to design, develop, and manage the district's data infrastructure for analysis and reporting. You will implement data policies, SOPs, and ensure security across student and staff data.

The role collaborates with the Technology Coordinator and Network Administrator on initiatives, supports software adoption, and develops data solutions for state and local assessments.