EMIS Specialist

Responsibilities

• Enter and update special education, Limited English Proficiency (LEP), and gifted information into Student Information System (SIS)
• Maintain history records for Effective Date Records
• Extracts district(s’) data from various source systems and prepares data files
• Uploads data files into the Data Collector for EMIS Processing and Submission of data to the state Department of Education
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of data to the state Department of Education, assuring all EMIS deadlines are met
• Investigate and trouble-shoot Level 1 and Level 2 errors as needed
• Communicate errors/problems, etc. to school end-users and assist them to work through correcting their errors
• Maintain staff data for staff reporting in USPS or Flat File Editor, depending on school ITC
• Work in ODDEX to resolve flags and errors
• Complete Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) reporting
• Complete Federal Low Income Count System (FLICS) reporting
• Write EMIS-related documentation as needed for district end-users
• Maintain knowledge of state reporting requirements
• Attend all professional development offered by the district relative to database maintenance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ohio residence preferred
• Three years’ prior EMIS experience
• Comprehensive EMIS knowledge and Ohio District Data Exchange (ODDEX) proficiency
• Advanced proficiency in data entry and MS Office, including Excel and Word
• Technology competencies and knowledge of software applications (i.e. PowerSchool, SchoolMint, Flat File Editor, USPS, Data Collector, etc.)
• Experience with help desk ticketing systems preferred
• Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to consistently meet deadlines
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to work independently and also in a team environment
• Successful completion of state and federal criminal background check

Compensation and Benefits

The annual starting salary for this position is $55,000 - $70,000.

We offer the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually.

Paid Time Off: 19 days of paid time off for 12-month roles.