
Academic Data Technician @ Willow Creek Center #113 at Mt. Diablo Unified
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Director of Assessment, Research and Evaluation, facilitates the computerized collection, management, manipulation and distribution of student information systems data and data reports used for analysis of student progress, implementation and evaluation of school programs. Provides support and professional development that will sustain the district’s use of technology for improved instruction, communication, accountability and student achievement. Distinguishing Characteristics: Works independently with minimal supervision. A major characteristic is the ability to multi-task. Training and Experience: • Associate or Bachelor degree preferred; two years of experience using Excel database software • Demonstrated successful experience in integrating and extrapolation of different software applications in various report formats • Demonstrated successful experience in creating and presenting reports using Power Point and other multi-media software • Demonstrated training and/or course work in database software applications other than Excel; two year of experience or post-secondary coursework in computer science, education or related fields Knowledge of: • Educational data warehouse software Ability to: • Work collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups in an educational setting; train site and district staff effectively and provide on-going support • Train site and district staff effectively and provide on-going support • Analyze statistical data, test results and assessments; create reports based on statistical analysis • Participate in discussions to formulate recommendations for district-wide change and improvements based on data analysis License and certificates: • A valid California driver’s license
Examples of Duties: • Develops, implements and maintains a district and a school level database for collection, organizing, analyzing and reporting disaggregated student testing and other data required by local, state and federal programs • Conducts data information projects; trouble shoots and solves problems with academic data system users • Develops, coordinates and conducts district training programs in academic data system applications • Supports administrators in the use of technology as a tool for student assessments and pupil record keeping in order to make data-driven decisions and improve school management • Prepares and reviews data for federal, state and grant reporting validates the accuracy of data to be submitted for statewide reporting • Assists in coordination, data collection and data presentation of district and school assessments information, including CAASPP, CELDT, PFT and AP testing
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Director of Assessment, Research and Evaluation, facilitates the computerized collection, management, manipulation and distribution of student information systems data and data reports used for analysis of student progress, implementation and evaluation of school programs. Provides support and professional development that will sustain the district’s use of technology for improved instruction, communication, accountability and student achievement. Distinguishing Characteristics: Works independently with minimal supervision. A major characteristic is the ability to multi-task. Training and Experience: • Associate or Bachelor degree preferred; two years of experience using Excel database software • Demonstrated successful experience in integrating and extrapolation of different software applications in various report formats • Demonstrated successful experience in creating and presenting reports using Power Point and other multi-media software • Demonstrated training and/or course work in database software applications other than Excel; two year of experience or post-secondary coursework in computer science, education or related fields Knowledge of: • Educational data warehouse software Ability to: • Work collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups in an educational setting; train site and district staff effectively and provide on-going support • Train site and district staff effectively and provide on-going support • Analyze statistical data, test results and assessments; create reports based on statistical analysis • Participate in discussions to formulate recommendations for district-wide change and improvements based on data analysis License and certificates: • A valid California driver’s license
Examples of Duties: • Develops, implements and maintains a district and a school level database for collection, organizing, analyzing and reporting disaggregated student testing and other data required by local, state and federal programs • Conducts data information projects; trouble shoots and solves problems with academic data system users • Develops, coordinates and conducts district training programs in academic data system applications • Supports administrators in the use of technology as a tool for student assessments and pupil record keeping in order to make data-driven decisions and improve school management • Prepares and reviews data for federal, state and grant reporting validates the accuracy of data to be submitted for statewide reporting • Assists in coordination, data collection and data presentation of district and school assessments information, including CAASPP, CELDT, PFT and AP testing
Comments and Other Information
SELECTION PROCEDURE: A review and evaluation of the candidate’s application material. Those candidates whose applications show the best combination of related education, training, and experience will be invited to the interview, which will include job-related technical questions. The following will be taken into consideration as part of the screening process: application, resume, and letters of recommendation. Applicants will be notified of interview date and time. Prior to employment, candidate will be fingerprinted by Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Costs incurred are the responsibility of the prospective employee.
NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX student issues, please contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, Wendi Aghily, Chief of Pupil Services and Special Education, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at aghilyw@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX employee issues, please contact the Chief of Human Resources, John Rubio, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at rubioj@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact the Equity Compliance Officer, Jennifer Sachs, Chief of Educational Services, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at sachsj@mdusd.org.
Comments and Other Information
SELECTION PROCEDURE: A review and evaluation of the candidate’s application material. Those candidates whose applications show the best combination of related education, training, and experience will be invited to the interview, which will include job-related technical questions. The following will be taken into consideration as part of the screening process: application, resume, and letters of recommendation. Applicants will be notified of interview date and time. Prior to employment, candidate will be fingerprinted by Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Costs incurred are the responsibility of the prospective employee.
NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX student issues, please contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, Wendi Aghily, Chief of Pupil Services and Special Education, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at aghilyw@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX employee issues, please contact the Chief of Human Resources, John Rubio, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at rubioj@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact the Equity Compliance Officer, Jennifer Sachs, Chief of Educational Services, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at sachsj@mdusd.org.