Data Specialist

Cross Country Education; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Cross Country Education is hiring a Data Specialist to manage student data in SEIS/CALPADS, run audits, and ensure compliant reporting for California districts. The role emphasizes data integrity, cross-system reconciliation, and timely submissions.

Based in Brea, CA, the position offers a weekday schedule with competitive W-2 compensation and year-round benefits. Work closely with district staff to streamline data workflows and improve reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of data management and reporting experience.
• Experience with SEIS, CALPADS, or similar SIS systems preferred.
• Strong Excel data analysis and reporting skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain student data within SEIS, CALPADS, and reporting systems.
• Perform reconciliations, data audits, and prepare district reports.
• Review SIS data for accuracy and consistency.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies across databases.
• Support CDE reporting requirements and data submissions.
• Assist with monthly data extracts and special education reporting.
• Document processes to support audits and compliance deadlines.
• Collaborate with district staff to improve data workflows.

Skills

Data management

Reporting systems

CALPADS

SEIS

Excel

Data reconciliation

Auditing

Tools

SEIS

CALPADS

Job description

Now Hiring: Data Specialist (School District Office)

• Location: Brea, CA 92821
• Dates: ASAP - May 28, 2027
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Compensation: $36+/hr
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits that are with you year-round
• 401(k) with employer match

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain student data within SEIS, CALPADS, and related reporting systems.
• Complete reconciliations, data audits, and reporting to support district compliance and operational needs.
• Review and validate student information systems (SIS) data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies across databases, including certification and reporting errors.
• Support California Department of Education reporting requirements and data submissions.
• Assist with monthly student data extracts, special education framework reporting, and other district data processes.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits and compliance deadlines.
• Collaborate with district staff to streamline data workflows and improve reporting accuracy.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2–3 years of increasingly responsible experience working with data management and reporting systems.
• Experience with SEIS, CALPADS, or similar student information and special education data systems strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of California education data reporting requirements and compliance processes.
• Strong data reconciliation, auditing, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve complex data discrepancies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Why This Role?

Join Brea Olinda Unified School District as a Data Specialist and help ensure accurate student records, reliable reporting, and compliance with California education requirements. This opportunity offers a consistent weekday schedule, competitive W-2 compensation, and year-round medical, vision, and dental benefits.

Cross Country Education is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FCIHO (Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinances) requirements where applicable.