Specialist, Information (Elementary)

The School District of Lee County; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County is seeking an Information Specialist at Amanecer Elementary in Lehigh Acres, FL. The role focuses on data management, records maintenance, and comprehensive reporting within the Student Information System (SIS).

Responsibilities include data entry, attendance and grade processing, and coordination with school staff to ensure accurate student records across state reporting systems. This is a full-time on-site position with standard district hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student privacy, public information, and records retention.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications.

Responsibilities

• Access, process, and transmit data to and from a central repository using digital equipment.
• Input, input, and maintain student records and attendance data as required.
• Enroll/withdraw/transfer students and distribute informative reports in a timely manner.
• Update schedules, grades, and calendars in the Student Information System (SIS).
• Generate and distribute reports to administration and staff as needed.
• Maintain electronic and paper files for audit requirements.

Skills

Data entry

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Data interpretation

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Student Information System (SIS)

Mainframe & client/service applications

Job description

Specialist, Information (Elementary)

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This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5978351
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of technical training and experieince.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four (4) years of experience in data entry, retrieval, and report generation in a school environment working with student information systems software; for two (2) of the four (4) years, mainframe and client/service applications experience.

Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; organizational and management skills.
• Knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications.
• Ability to input, retrieve, interpret, and communicate data in varied formats.
• Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.

Revised: 6/9/23

Responsibilities

• Utilize industry-standard digital electronic equipment, including computers and related peripherals, to access, process, and transmit data to and from a central repository.
• Utilize discretion and confidentiality in accessing, inputting, and compiling data and printing student information, reports, and records, including attendance and grades when required.
• Enroll/withdraw/transfer students utilizing local/state codes and distribute informational reports in a concise and timely manner.
• Input bell schedules, update student records and demographic data, and produce calendars and schedules on the Student Information System (SIS).
• Input data as it relates to scheduling, grade reporting, testing, and attendance reporting as required; apply corrections as indicated by full-time equivalency (FTE) edit/error reports.
• Process and maintain data for participation/eligibility in federal and state programs.
• Input referral, health, and discipline data and special program information as directed by Student Services and school-based staff into SIS.
• Apply corrections as indicated by FTE error/edit reports to support accurate FTE reporting during periodic state surveys.
• Correlate and verify accuracy of all required data elements between systems for compilation and upload to mainframe.
• Generate and distribute reports as needed to administration and staff.
• Maintain electronic and paper files for audit requirement as mandated by the Department of Education.
• Develop spreadsheets as required by staff and administration to support data analysis, funding impact, and program development.
• Apply knowledge of state rules for data collection and reporting in the FTE process, including guidelines and codes for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Exceptional Student Education (ESE).
• Create, maintain, and verify completeness of cumulative files and permanent records for each student.
• Perform new student registration duties periodically to assist with School Choice workload.
• Monitor flagged student records and report such to principals as warranted.
• Assist Student Enrollment with transportation eligibility and assignment for new students when required.
• Assist with routine office tasks to ensure every customer is being helped in a timely manner.

Revised: 6/9/23

Additional Job Information

S03, $17.42, 8 hours, 216 days
Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2855 Colonial Blvd
• Fort Myers, Florida 33966
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]