SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
APSCN Data Collection Coordinator                                               
JOB DESCRIPTION
          

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1.         240 day contract (12 month)

2.         Job Type:  Classified

3.         Reports to:  Superintendent

4.        Salary based on district Classified Salary Schedule for the
           position of District Bookkeeper

5.        10 days vacation per year of employment.

6.       12 days sick leave per year of employment.

7.         3 days personal leave per year of employment.


PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in education, data management, information technology, or a
   related field preferred and/or 4 years of work experience in a business office
   environment.

2. Previous experience in data management, education administration, or a related
   role preferred.

3. Proficiency in data management systems, spreadsheets, and data analysis software;
   familiarity with APSCN systems is a plus.

4. Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with diverse
   stakeholders.

5. Ability to manage multiple tasks with precision and a high degree of accuracy.

6. Prefer experience with APSCN eSchool Management System and Cognos
   reporting. Competent in MS Office Word and Excel, and Google Docs and Sheets.

7. Attentive to detail.

8. Self-starter, able to work effectively without constant or direct supervision.

9. Good moral character.

10. Able to set and meet strict deadlines.

11. Understands the concept of confidentiality and supports guidelines concerning the
    release of public information.

        GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

1. Data Management: Oversee the collection, validation, and reporting of student and
   staff data to ensure compliance with APSCN guidelines and state mandates.
2. Collaboration: Work closely with school administrators, teachers, and IT staff to
   streamline data processes and resolve any issues related to data entry and
   reporting.
3. Training and Support: Provide training and ongoing support to district personnel on
   data entry procedures, software tools, and best practices for data management.
4. Reporting: Prepare and submit required reports to state and federal agencies,
   ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
5. Quality Assurance: Conduct regular audits of data entries to identify discrepancies
   and implement corrective measures as needed.
6. Policy Compliance: Stay updated on relevant state and federal data collection
   policies and ensure district compliance with these regulations.
7. Data Analysis: Analyze collected data to provide insights that inform district planning,
    resource allocation, and instructional strategies.
8. Standards: General working knowledge of the rules for Standards for Accreditation of
   Arkansas as they apply Standards for Accreditation to all public schools and public
   school districts for the purpose of determining accreditation of the schools and the
   district.
9. Travel: Office-based within the district, with some travel to schools as needed for
   training and support.
10. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, CFO, or designee.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS and/or REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:  Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computer hardware and software, office equipment, etc.

Intelligence:  Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondences, technical manuals, trade journals, etc.  Requires the ability to prepare reports, forms, system documentation, etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of grammar.

Verbal Aptitude:  Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to give oral and written instructions.  Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including computer terminology.   Must be able to deliver effective presentations to both small and large audiences.

                                                         DISCLAIMER
The preceding qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and requirements have been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the district APSCN Data Collection Coordinator.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, requirements and qualifications required of the person hired for the position.