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Data Specialist

Duties

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Understand the principles of database management and determine procedures to maintain the integrity of information by auditing current records and establishing standard data entry procedures among the ECHO programs.

· Understand the requirements of the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act and its implications for maintaining a secure and confidential database.

· Perform essential set-up and maintenance of student management and other systems that require transfers of data information.

· Communicate with member districts and non-member districts regarding deadlines for state and federal transmissions, verify accuracy of data, and perform required transfers to agencies on time.

· Create surveys and compile the resulting data that will benefit the member districts.

· Maintains the inventory for technology hardware, software, and peripherals.

· Responsible for inserting and maintaining accurate and secure database information.

· Maintains confidentiality of student and staff information

· Build and generate reports to meet ECHO organizational needs.

· Work with software vendors for technical support and new feature requests.

· Assist with implementation of new software programs and yearly rollovers of systems.

· Respond promptly to requests and maintain open communication with staff regarding data support requests.

· Assist with uploading and editing website resources for member districts and ECHO.

· Maintain, edit, and create ECHO emails and associated distribution lists.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum Associates degree in statistics, information technology, business, or related field

· Three to five years of experience in data management and analysis

· Knowledge of Student Data Systems (with an emphasis on Pearson PowerSchool), state reporting databases/reports and special education student systems

· Excellent computer skills and proficient using technology tools (Excel or other data mining tools) and internet systems

· Experience in working in a special education environment preferred

· Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to learn and support new systems and applications

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with various administrators

· Ability to analyze and solve problems on both a strategic and functional level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in statistics, information technology, business, or related field

· 12 month position

Salary/Benefits

12 month position

12 sick days, 2 personal days, 12 vacation days

Salary range starts at $55,000

 

How to Apply

www.echoja.org

Job Posting Date

6/9/2026

Application Deadline

7/1/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026