Assess needs, develop, test, and deploy computer programs utilizing specialized technical and business
knowledge to enhance the use of the District Student Information System (SIS). Collaborate with users to
define detailed requirements and system interfaces. Responsible for administration of the applications,
interfaces, report configurations, servers serving the SIS and student information.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
* High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
*Additional computer and/or certifications are preferred.
*At least 3 years of experience working with PowerSchool programming, SQL/Oracle database
administration and administration of PowerSchool SIS / PowerSchool Enrollment / PowerSchool
Special Programs, and PowerSchool Forms or equivalent.
*Knowledge of programming languages and software to include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Azure,
Oracle/SQL Database design. Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures with
PowerSchool suite of software.
*Patience and empathy to enable working effectively alongside users with little or no SIS knowledge.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
1. Assist the Database Manager with overseeing the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of
the Student Information System to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security.
2. Assist teaching staff, registrars, and counselors with teacher gradebooks and student course
scheduling.
3. Assist with setup and customization for annual assessment data with import/export configurations
as needed.
4. Assist Database Manager with data cleanup and preparation/extraction of data for regularly
recurring annual state reporting requirements.
5. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding student data privacy and
security, including adherence to FERPA guidelines.
6. Assist Database Manager with establishing and maintaining data governance policies to
standardize data entry, reporting practices, and data usage among stakeholders.
7. Assist Database Manager with the integration of third-party applications to ensuring that data
exchange protocols are adhered to and that the security of student information is maintained.
8. Assist Database Manager the Student Information System end-of-year and start-of-year database
rollover processes.
9. Develop, pull, and customize reports that meet the specific needs of various departments,
including but not limited to academic performance analytics, enrollment statistics, and
compliance-related data.
10. Collaborate with IT and administrative teams to develop and implement new features or
enhancements to the Student Information System as needed.
11. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, recommending enhancements to processes
and practices that optimize database management and functionality.
12. Effectively balance the immediate needs of staff with the requirement for adapting new programs,
customer screens, enhancing processes, maintaining a high level of customer service and
support for users at all computer skill levels.
13. Perform tasks and duties relevant to any of carious roles or responsibilities assigned by
supervision and determined by management to be appropriate for this position.
Galena City School District strives to provide an engaging, inspirational, and impactful learning environment for every student, in every content area, every day, through recruiting and retaining exceptional staff, actively partnering with our learning community, and serving the whole child. We do this through our four programs described below: