Data Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Data Specialist to manage district-wide student and staff information processing, including enrollment, attendance, and reporting to state systems. Provides Help Desk support and supports various data integrations.

Responsibilities include maintaining data integrity, exporting/importing data across multiple systems, and state reporting submission.

Qualifications

• Proficient with all aspects of the DESE-required reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Flexible.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google, Cedar Labs, iVisions, IXL, Study Island, and iPass/ PowerSchool SIS and Special Programs.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data integrity by complying with district and state data dictionary standards and performing routine data verification activities.
• Maintain a trail of all work completed.
• Export/Import data from electronic systems such as student data systems, staff data systems, MCAS reporting tools, Special Education data systems, state systems, school-to-parent communication systems, assessment systems, financial accounting systems, etc. Verify the accuracy of each export/import.
• Electronic submission of state-related data, including student roster, student attendance, SIMS, EPIMS, SSDR, AYP, MCAS, and ESE user role administration.
• Research and resolve errors pertaining to student and staff data in various applications.
• Participate in group and one-on-one training, and develop help guides and documentation.
• Participate in setup, completion, and implementation of District policy and procedures related to data entry to optimize data integrity.
• Maintain Software and Technology System Access Inventories & Procurement Records
• Maintain System Software Data Integration Systems and Syncs
• Assist with state and district digital assessment supports and data integrations
• Respond to technology support requests on the web-based ticketing system.
• Help maintain an inventory of all IT assets, including hardware, software, peripherals, etc.
• Occasionally assist employees with technology needs in both formal and informal settings(classrooms and event support) (group workshops or short courses, one-on-one consultation) at a variety of ability and familiarity levels.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

DESE reporting

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

PowerSchool SIS

Cedar Labs

iVisions

IXL

Study Island

iPass/ PowerSchool SIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Cedar Labs

iVisions

PowerSchool SIS

Job description

Assabet Valley Reg. Tech. High School Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School - Marlborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Data Specialist

Assabet Valley Reg. Tech. High School Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School - Marlborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5884943

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Perform district-wide student and staff-related information processing, including student registration, enrollment and, attendance (SIMS), staff reporting (EPIMS), and school, district, and state reporting, (MCAS, Cedar Labs, etc.). Provide Help Desk support for all district databases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Ensure data integrity by complying with district and state data dictionary standards and performing routine data verification activities

2) Maintain a trail of all work completed.

3) Export/Import data from electronic systems such as student data systems, staff data systems, MCAS reporting tools, Special Education data systems, state systems, school-to-parent communication systems, assessment systems, financial accounting systems, etc. Verify the accuracy of each export/import.

4) Electronic submission of state-related data, including student roster, student attendance, SIMS, EPIMS, SSDR, AYP, MCAS, and ESE user role administration.

5)Research and resolve errors pertaining to student and staff data in various applications.

6) Participate in group and one-on-one training, and develop help guides and documentation.

7) Participate in setup, completion, and implementation of District policy and procedures related to data entry to optimize data integrity.

8)Maintain Software and Technology System Access Inventories & Procurement Records

9) Maintain System Software Data Integration Systems and Syncs

10) Assist with state and district digital assessment supports and data integrations

11) Respond to technology support requests on the web-based ticketing system.

12) Help maintain an inventory of all IT assets, including hardware, software, peripherals, etc.

13) Occasionally assist employees with technology needs in both formal and informal settings(classrooms and event support) (group workshops or short courses, one-on-one consultation) at a variety of ability and familiarity levels.

14) Other related duties as assigned.

Understanding of:

1) Principles of electronic data entry, data record handling, and management.

2) Modern technology and AI

3) Sophisticated data processing systems including student data systems, staff data systems, special education data systems, school-to-parent communication systems, MCAS reporting systems, etc.

4) Student Data Privacy and FERPA

Capability To:

1) Efficiently maintain software applications such as; student information system (ie. Power School), student health information system (Snap), special education student data system (ESped/ Power School Special Programs), staff information systems, school-to-parent communication system (Catapult), MCAS reporting system, Faculty and student testing analysis systems, etc.

2) Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets spreadsheets and Microsoft Access to include exports, imports, text data, filtering, sorting, matching, and reporting.

3) Create and maintain databases that are accurate and timely.

4) Problem-solve and research complex problems, where multiple sources are referenced for resolution.

5) Assume other responsibilities as directed by the Director of Educational Technology and Digital

THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,500 to $80,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Administration > Technology
• Support Staff > Computer Support

Job Requirements

• Qualifications: Proficient with all aspects of the DESE-required reporting. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to multitask Flexible Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google, Cedar Labs, iVisions, IXL, Study Island, and iPass/ PowerSchool SIS and Special Programs. Requirements: At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stefanie Fields , Director of Business Operations
• 215 Fitchburg Street
• Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]