Data Specialist

Company Description

Founded in 2004, Core BTS, Inc. is an award-winning IT consulting firm and managed services provider dedicated to problem solving. Using broad, scalable expertise, we leverage technology to transform business and enable change

Recognized for accelerating the adoption of digital technology to transform business, Core BTS delivers robust cloud, modern workplace, security, and networking solutions to commercial and public-sector clients.

With broad, scalable expertise, Core BTS is passionate about solving complex issues with an unwavering focus on client experience.

Job Description

The Data Support Specialist will be proficient in the SIS (eSchoolData) and provide on-going SIS maintenance activities.  The successful candidate will have the expertise and experience to provide comprehensive Data Support Services for New York State Education Department (“NYSED”) School Information Repository System (“SIRS”). This encompasses the extraction, transfer, verification, and reporting of data from various platforms

-Handle the extraction of District data from various platforms, including SIS, Special Education, HR, and others.

-Import and upload data to Level 0, ensuring error resolution in this phase.

-Transfer cleansed data from Level 0 to Level 1 and subsequently to Level 2, ensuring that reports and verifications at each level meet the required standards.

-Maintain and access data from the Level 0 Historical archive as needed.

-Utilize the Level 0 for relevant data management activities.

-Ensure accuracy and completion of the 3 Year Basic Educational Data Systems (BEDS) data submissions, which include Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) related data.

-Address Near Match Student Resolution issues to guarantee accurate student data. Obtain Data Certifications as and when required by NYSED or other relevant authorities.

-Ensure student data remains complete current and accurate, especially for data submission deadlines and in preparation for the printing of answer sheets for State Testing.

-Review Tested/Not Tested reports to verify accuracy and completeness.

Communication and Collaboration

-Collaborate with the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center (LHRIC).

-Effectively communicate timelines, upload-errors, and resolutions with relevant District departments.

-Extract and share Level 2 reports, including those relevant to APPR, with building principals and directors of the District for data validation.

-Facilitate inter-departmental communication within the District regarding state data collection and reporting activities.

-Regularly update the administrative point of contact on activity statuses, including data analysis and reasonableness checks.

-Have a comprehensive understanding of the resources available from the New York State Education Department’s data reporting website at: https://www.nysed.gov/information-reporting[1]services/collection-and-reporting-systems, including the SIRS data manual.

-Obtain the signed statement of certification of the District’s Superintendent before NYSED determined deadlines.

Training

-Identify training needs for District and building administrators, support staff, and others responsible for data handling.

-Collaborate with the District to provide assistance and guidance on the verification and cleansing of state accountability data, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Additionally, offer report sets to address reporting errors and guide future data handling and training needs.

-Provide on-going training and staff support for the District’s SIS, including the oversight of all on[1]going SIS maintenance, configurations and setup for its ongoing operation.

-Provide coaching and training to staff, ensuring they understand data errors and corrections, with the aim of minimizing errors in the future.

-Provide SIS support for staff in all SIS areas including student program services including but not limited to scheduling, reporting, data extraction, user account management, portal management.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This position is a hybrid role.  You will be required to work on site 3 days a week.

The compensation for this role is between $60,000-70,000, depending on experience.