Primary Purpose:

Reviews, evaluates, designs, implements and maintains district databases and custom reports.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education/Certification:             

Bachelor’s degree and experience with database administration and program data integration

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid   by employee.

Knowledge/Skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required)

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain database systems.
• Implement, configure, and troubleshoot database instances, replication, backup, partitions, storage, and access.
• Set user privileges within the database environment.
• Programs, designs, verifies and documents custom reports for district departments; utilizes, administers and troubleshoots ODBC Connectivity to data sources; determine the most appropriate format for workforce reports, considering printed reports and their distribution, web-based and other electronic communication media.
• Creates regular data exports for district partners
• Acts as a consultant to district departments to diagnose and resolve complex data management problems and data integrity issues.  Supports users in district departments in the use of the district’s data warehouse.
• Assists in the development and execution of appropriate test scripts and other quality assurance measures; assists in the maintenance of a catalogue and library of test scripts, reviewing and updating when appropriate.
• Assists with the automation of district third party software imports/exports.
• Establishes and maintains regular written and in-person communication; develops and maintains technical documentation related to assigned functions and responsibilities.
• Participates in long range planning; directs and assigns priorities and personnel to projects; attends growth activities; performs other duties as assigned.
• Attends growth activities; directs and assigns priorities and personnel to projects; performs other duties as assigned. Conserve electricity as outlined in the districts energy management plan.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and procedures.
• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Applications Suite, Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, Crystal Reports.
• Knowledge of SQL and Progress Relational Database Management Systems
• Knowledge of database structure.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of computerized report writing and data analysis.
• Knowledge of ODBC, TCP/IP.
• Knowledge of school business and accounting procedures (budget, payroll, personnel, position management, and PEIMS).
• Skill in working with various forms of equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, calculators, projectors, and printers.
• Skill in working with computer tools, including but not limited to, email, internet, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Skill in problem s
• Skill in working in collaborative team-based environments.
• Skill in maintaining confidential information
• Skill in communicating effectively with others.

Professionalism

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

• Establishes and maintains regular written and in-person communication; develops and maintains technical documentation related to assigned functions and responsibilities.
• Participates in long range planning; directs and assigns priorities and personnel to projects; attends growth activities; performs other duties as assigned.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in national and state level organizations to stay abreast of latest research and best practices
• Attend professional development opportunities related to designated subject area
• Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovations in information management and technology services

Qualities of Effective Team Members

• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
• Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of information management and technology
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately
• Shall comply with District policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Shall comply with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, or standards

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Co-direct the work of District Data Analysts

Equipment:

• Computer, scanner, printers, projection system, digital equipment, handheld devices, calculator, telephone, copier, answering machine.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Periodically Work irregular and extended work hours to include holidays and weekends
• Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress
• Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer
• Frequent district wide travel and occasional statewide travel

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.