Data Coordinator

Newark Central School District; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newark Central School District is seeking a Data Manager with strong leadership and technical skills. This role involves overseeing data collection, verification, and reporting, ensuring compliance with state guidelines. Candidates must possess a valid NYSED certification and significant K-12 experience to manage and safeguard student data effectively.

Qualifications

• Valid NYSED School District Leader Certification required.
• Minimum 3 years teaching/administrative experience in K-12.
• Highly skilled in technology for instruction and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee collection and verification of district data.
• Maintain databases ensuring data accuracy and security.
• Develop internal policies for data integrity and security.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Skills

Education

NYSED School District Leader Certification

3 years of K-12 teaching or administrative experience

Tools

SchoolTool

Data Management Systems

Job description

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Data Collection including but not limited to: K-8 Common Writing, K-5 ELA, 9-12, Midterms and Finals, NYS assessments, Regents, NYSESLAT, NYSITELL

Data Verification including but not limited to: State Accountability, Assessment, Attendance, BEDS/FRPL, Graduation, School Tool Program Services; FRPL&ENL

Data Reporting including but not limited to: Local and State Assessment, State Accountability, SSEC, Assessment budget

Data Analysis including but not limited to: Local and State Assessment, Program Evaluation, District Annual Reports

Tech Support including but not limited to: serving as CBT Testing Coordinator

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the collection, verification, correction, storage, and transmission of district data related to student demographics, enrollment, program services, and assessments
• Organize and maintain databases, ensuring data accuracy and implementing data security protocols. This includes data entry, data cleaning and data validation
• Manage district compliance with NYSED data certification schedules, deadlines, including securing Superintendent approval
• Administer and maintain the district’s data warehouse, NYSSIS, BOCES dashboard, and SEDDAS systems
• Collaborate with IT staff to ensure student information systems meet reporting requirements and support customized report generation
• Collaborate with administrators as needed
• Oversees District database systems including but not limited to SchoolTool
• Build data to create visual presentations that ensure clarity, and understanding by various stakeholders/audiences, in areas included but not limited to: attendance, SEL, academic, behavioral
• Monitor and enforce data privacy and protection policies; manage breaches and complaints as needed
• Develop internal policies and procedures for data integrity and security
• Provide ongoing training and support to staff on data systems and NYSED initiatives
• Serve as liaison with NYSED and other agencies regarding data reporting and system use
• Lead district data team meetings and attend regional/state data council meetings
• Maintain compliance with data governance requirements and provide regular status updates to the Superintendent
• Oversees District database systems including but not limited to SchoolTool
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid NYSED School District Leader Certification
• Minimum 3 years of teaching or administrative experience in a K–12 setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Highly skilled in the uses of technology for instruction, data reporting, assessment and record keeping
• PREFERRED:
• Experience in planning, organizing and facilitating the use of data in the instructional operation of a school district or educational organization

Newark Central School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. Further, Newark Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of religion or creed, sexual orientation, military status, genetic status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, criminal arrest or conviction record, or any other bias prohibited by state or federal non-discrimination laws.