Student Information System Data Analyst II

Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township is seeking a diligent Data Analyst II to ensure the accuracy and integrity of student data within the district's SIS. You will support enrollment, attendance, scheduling, and reporting while collaborating with district teams to meet state and federal requirements.

The role includes training staff, maintaining data quality, and assisting with IDOE submissions and data corrections as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with student information systems in a K-12 district is required or preferred.
• Ability to develop training materials and deliver staff training on SIS procedures.
• Familiarity with Indiana DOE reporting requirements and data exchanges.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of student data within the SIS across multiple modules.
• Identify and correct data errors affecting enrollment, attendance, scheduling, and reporting.
• Support IDOE reporting via LINK Initiative and Data Exchange.
• Provide primary SIS support to school data secretaries and staff responsible for enrollment and records.

Skills

SIS knowledge

Data integrity

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

FERPA compliance

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Training staff

Reporting

Tools

SIS

Job description

Student Information System Data Analyst II

Starting Date: Oct 2, 2026

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Job Description

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION SPECIALIST

Student Information System Data Analyst II

Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technology Application Specialist – Student Information System Data Analyst II supports the integrity, accuracy, compliance, and effective use of student information and related district data systems. This position provides districtwide support for the Student Information System (SIS), Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) reporting, enrollment, attendance, discipline, scheduling, cohort management, and other student data functions.

The position works closely with the Chief Technology Officer, Manager of Data Systems, Technology Services, Centralized Enrollment, school data secretaries, administrators, and other district departments to ensure student data is accurate, timely, secure, and compliant with state and federal reporting requirements. The position also provides training and technical support to staff responsible for entering, maintaining, and reporting student information.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Information System and Data Integrity

• Maintain and support the accuracy and integrity of student data within the district's Student Information System (SIS).
• Identify, research, and correct student data errors affecting district operations, state reporting, enrollment, attendance, discipline, scheduling, and other required functions.
• Perform data corrections within the SIS as necessary to meet Indiana Department of Education reporting requirements.
• Serve as a primary resource for SIS data-entry procedures and established district data standards.
• Assist with data validation, reconciliation, quality assurance, and troubleshooting across student information systems and related applications.
• Work collaboratively with district and school personnel to identify and resolve data inconsistencies.

Indiana Department of Education Reporting

• Support Indiana Department of Education reporting through the IDOE LINK Initiative and Data Exchange.
• Review Data Exchange validations daily and resolve conflicts, errors, exclusions, and other reporting exceptions.
• Correct identified data errors within the SIS and ensure corrected information is successfully transmitted to the IDOE Data Exchange.
• Create and maintain Statewide Testing Numbers (STNs) for newly enrolled students in accordance with IDOE requirements.
• Process demographic correction requests with the IDOE when necessary.
• Submit and maintain required language addendums and other state-level student data corrections.
• Assist with data corrections necessary to support appropriate access to IIEP and other state systems.
• Support secondary school staff with required reporting to the Indiana Missing Children Clearinghouse and other applicable agencies.
• Assist the Manager of Data Systems with required state and federal reports, programs, surveys, audits, and data submissions.

Enrollment and Student Records

• Provide primary SIS support to school data secretaries and other authorized personnel for student enrollment and records management.
• Support in-building enrollment and New Student Online Enrollment (NSOE) processes.
• Support Centralized Enrollment operations and collaborate with enrollment staff to resolve student data and system-related issues.
• Provide guidance regarding student withdrawal procedures and accurate maintenance of enrollment records.
• Serve as a district liaison, as assigned, among schools, transfer districts, the Indiana Department of Education, families, and other appropriate agencies regarding student enrollment, records, and data reporting.
• Assist with resolving duplicate student records, demographic discrepancies, enrollment conflicts, and other student data issues.

Attendance, Discipline, Scheduling, and Cohort Data

• Provide districtwide SIS support for student attendance entry, correction, validation, and reporting.
• Provide districtwide support for student discipline data entry, correction, validation, and reporting.
• Assist with elementary and secondary student scheduling processes as needed.
• Maintain working knowledge of Indiana cohort requirements and provide support to district and school staff responsible for maintaining accurate cohort data.
• Assist with identifying and correcting data issues that could affect graduation, accountability, enrollment, attendance, or state reporting.

User Support and Training

• Serve as a primary technical and functional resource for data secretaries and other authorized SIS users.
• Develop documentation, procedures, reference materials, and training resources related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Develop and deliver virtual and in-person training for district and school personnel.
• Participate in data meetings and provide updates regarding SIS procedures, reporting requirements, data quality, and system changes.
• Support staff in understanding district data-entry standards, workflows, and reporting expectations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of consistent districtwide data practices.

Digital Resources and Application Support

• Assist the appropriate curriculum and instructional staff with the administration and support of district digital resources.
• Support data-related integrations between the SIS and approved district applications as assigned.
• Assist with troubleshooting application access, rostering, data synchronization, and other integration-related issues.
• Collaborate with Technology Services, Curriculum and Instruction, and vendors to resolve application and data-related issues.

DATA QUALITY, SECURITY, AND COMPLIANCE

• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, and employee information in accordance with FERPA, district policies, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Follow district cybersecurity, data governance, and access-control procedures when handling student information.
• Promote accurate, consistent, and timely data-entry practices across district schools and departments.
• Assist with data audits and corrective actions designed to improve the accuracy and reliability of district information systems.

COLLABORATION AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT

• Provide professional, timely, and service-oriented support to school and district personnel.
• Collaborate with Technology Services, Centralized Enrollment, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, school administrators, data secretaries, and other departments as necessary.
• Communicate system changes, reporting requirements, deadlines, and identified data issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Escalate significant data integrity, compliance, security, or system issues to the appropriate supervisor.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain current knowledge of IDOE reporting requirements, SIS functionality, district procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Participate in testing, implementation, upgrades, and continuous improvement of district student information and related application systems.
• Provide additional application, data, enrollment, and technology support as assigned.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager of Data Systems, Chief Technology Officer, or designee.

KEY COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of student information systems and K–12 student data processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to interpret state reporting requirements and translate them into operational procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train and support users with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across schools, departments, and external agencies.
• Commitment to confidentiality, data security, professionalism, and customer service.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a districtwide technology and data team.

Position may be filled at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristin Diggs
• Education Center
• Phone: [phone]