Administrative Support: Data Technician

12 month full-time, nonexempt, 37.5 hour work week

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Multilingual Programs, the Data Technician is responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date programmatic and student data and records as required by the district and state. In providing support for the Department of Language and Culture, the individual also serves as a connection point between the department, schools, district administration and other state and local entities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Enter and maintain up to date data for multilingual students in Infinite Campus and on the ISBE Student Information System (SIS)
• Support the Assessment Center with student coding
• Upload data for screeners and transfers to SIS on a weekly basis
• Maintain accurate department records
• Maintain budget for Language & Culture and Title III budgets including the processing of orders and timesheets
• Complete Parent Notification Pre Data Work
• Provide departmental and district support for ACCESS and AAPPL testing
• Provide support in parental notification regarding initial screening, ACCESS and AAPPL testing results, the ELD Report and Target Language Report
• Provide support with rostering of students for departmental programs such as Targeted Assistance and Summer Camps
• Coordinate reporting of data for incoming students in D211
• Performs secretarial duties to assist departmental and district administrators in the performance of their responsibilities
• Provide customer support to staff and community members
• Support with departmental correspondence as required
• Assist in providing and maintaining data for a variety of reports for the purpose of meeting program, district, state and federal requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy with a strong working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to display a positive attitude while interacting with district staff and the public
• Self directed and detail-oriented
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in multiple work environments
• Desire to continue to learn
• Works harmoniously with collaboratively with other employees