OVERVIEW:

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: 

Delivers a high level of competency in student information management and compliance of state-mandated reporting. Assesses and performs analysis on data, and prepares data to facilitate and assist in ensuring compliance with state-mandated reporting functions of the organization. Responsibilities require understanding of both theory and practice.

1. Collaborates with supervisor and other District staff to develop short and long-range plans for assigned program or functional area.
2. Researches and explores feasibility of implementing new methods, technologies or programs.
3. Develops, schedules, implements, monitors and evaluates all programs, projects and operations in area of responsibility.
4. Researches, compiles data for, and prepares various statistical, administrative and/or financial reports as required.
5. Implements procedures for monitoring, analyzing and determining appropriate corrective actions to ensure accurate student information system (Powerschool SMS) data and Educational Information System (EIS) data.
6. Provides group and one-on-one training and support to school and District personnel in the use of the student information system, its related components, and EIS; prepares training instructions and manuals.
7. Assists in resolving class-size issues with school principals as necessary; collaborates as needed with appropriate District departments/divisions in resolving discrepancies in student reporting to the SDE.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Management, or a related area plus an additional 2 years related experience, or equivalent, for a total education/experience of 6 years. Valid state driver's license required.

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.