MOSIS & Core Data Compliance Specialist

Independence School District; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Independence School District in Missouri is seeking a Core Data & MOSIS Specialist to coordinate, validate, maintain, and submit district data to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and other state and federal agencies. You will serve as the district expert on MOSIS and Core Data, working with multiple teams to ensure accurate, timely reporting and data quality.

As the district lead for data reporting, you will collaborate with Human Resources, Finance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working with complex databases, student information systems, data reporting, or comparable information-management systems.
• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated ability to learn complex information systems.
• Strong proficiency with spreadsheets, data analysis, reporting tools, and database applications.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large amounts of information and identify errors, inconsistencies, and trends.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and reporting deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with student and employee information.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the District's primary coordinator and subject-matter resource for Missouri Core Data and MOSIS reporting.
• Coordinate the collection, review, validation, correction, submission, and certification of information required by DESE through Core Data, MOSIS, and related state reporting systems.
• Coordinate all required DESE reporting cycles and ensure submissions are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Maintain a comprehensive annual calendar of Core Data, MOSIS, state, and federal reporting requirements and communicate deadlines to appropriate district personnel.
• Monitor changes to DESE reporting requirements, data definitions, file layouts, business rules, code sets, procedures, and timelines and communicate relevant changes to district personnel.
• Review state submissions for errors, warnings, inconsistencies, and anomalies and coordinate corrections with the appropriate district departments and schools.
• Complete required certification processes and maintain appropriate documentation supporting district data submissions.
• Serve as a liaison between the District and DESE regarding Core Data/MOSIS questions, reporting requirements, corrections, and data-quality issues.
• Attend appropriate DESE meetings, webinars, conferences, and training sessions related to Core Data, MOSIS, accountability, student information, and state reporting.

Skills

Complex databases

Student information systems

Data reporting

Advanced computer skills

Spreadsheets

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Associate's or bachelor's degree in information systems, data management, business, education, public administration, or related field

Tools

MOSIS reporting

Missouri Core Data

State reporting systems

Job description

The Independence School District in Missouri is seeking a Core Data & MOSIS Specialist to coordinate, validate, maintain, and submit district data to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and other state and federal agencies. You will serve as the district expert on MOSIS and Core Data, working with multiple teams to ensure accurate, timely reporting and data quality.

As the district lead for data reporting, you will collaborate with Human Resources, Finance,