Data Specialist: PowerSchool & District Analytics

Fall Mountain Regional School District; Langdon (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall Mountain Regional School District is seeking a Data Specialist to ensure the integrity and accuracy of student data between PowerSchool and the State reporting system. The role involves guiding staff in data entry, developing data warehouses, and supporting data-driven instruction.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in a technical field and 3–5 years of experience with PowerSchool, plus skills in SQL, Excel, and data querying.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a technical field related to Information, Database or Media.
• 3-5 years experience supporting PowerSchool or other similar school data systems, with demonstrated proficiency in state reporting.
• Experience with PowerSchool specifically customization of PowerSchool pages and fields preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to run data queries, create custom reports and manipulate data for analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced Excel and Word.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and other database query tools.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the District's student information system (SIS). Maintain, support and troubleshoot any problems that arise in the daily operation of the SIS (PowerSchool).
• Acts as the i4see Coordinator to assist in alignment and accuracy of data and state reporting.
• Provides training to teachers in the use of data to improve instruction.
• Provides model instructional strategies for administrators, teachers, and secretaries in database mining.
• Understands, interprets and ensures compliance with complex federal, state and local regulations.
• Tests new systems and makes recommendations regarding improvements to data mining, storage and manipulation.
• Maintains data standards, including adherence to HB1612 (RSA 186:66).
• Ensures that storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly.
• Works closely with IT tech support, administration and teachers.
• Provides technical support for database applications.
• Keeps all information concerning students, parents, staff and classroom incidents confidential.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with administration and staff.
• Maintain and adjust student report cards and their respective templates as needed
• Assist other departments with state reporting compliance by exporting data as needed from PowerSchool.
• Collaborate with the school administrators to ensure timely and accurate reporting of all student enrollment.
• Calendar setup and maintenance.
• Provide Help Desk support as needed.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Technology

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's Degree in a technical field

Tools

PowerSchool

SQL

Excel

Word

PowerSchool customization

Job description

Fall Mountain Regional School District is seeking a Data Specialist to ensure the integrity and accuracy of student data between PowerSchool and the State reporting system. The role involves guiding staff in data entry, developing data warehouses, and supporting data-driven instruction.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in a technical field and 3–5 years of experience with PowerSchool, plus skills in SQL, Excel, and data querying.