Information Systems Specialist

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Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer, performs data processing activities and communications as it relates to the student information system; provides varied and complex technical support for the application of planning/development, training, testing, operations and maintenance of the Student Information System (SIS) and ancillary systems; serves as a resource to District and school-based staff related to retrieval and input of student data;

analyzes problems and troubleshoots data integrity errors; and performs other related duties as required.

The Information System Specialist I classification is a journey-level class in the Information Systems Specialist series. Positions assigned to the Information Systems Analyst classification are distinguished from the Information Systems Specialist I classification in that the latter provides 1st level SIS customer/technical support whereas the Information Systems Analyst analyzes, evaluates and recommends SIS data processes to various levels of organizational staff.

Any combination of experience, education and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical combination would be the following:

EDUCATION:

Graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in computer science or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years of experience in data processing and using ANSI SQL 2003 or greater.

• Basic relational database concepts, principles, methods including database logical and physical design, key relationships, data types, interface navigation, etc.
• Proper handling of forms and media;
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy;
• Record-keeping techniques;
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Large scale information systems, especially student information systems;
• California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS);
• ANSI SQL 2003 or greater version;
• Account management fundamentals;
• Effective troubleshooting techniques for computer hardware and software.

• Perform a variety of duties involved in the operation of a large scale computer and the appropriate peripheral equipment;
• Manage student data collection processes specifically required for CALPADS;
• Operate a variety of equipment related to computer input and output;
• Troubleshoot and define problems with equipment and software;
• Distribute a large volume of data electronically via email, server, printed or other formats;
• Explain technical problems and recommend solutions to appropriate staff;
• Maintain records in a variety of formats such as PDF, MS Excel, MS Word, etc;
• Type at an acceptable rate of speed;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Read, interpret software manuals, technical specifications, and operations guides;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Meet schedules and time lines;
• Demonstrate attention to detail;
• Work independently with little direction;
• Detect errors in data and material being processed and take corrective action.

Employees in this classification walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time, lift 5 to 25 lbs unassisted, carry, push, pull stoop, bend and use fingers, wrists or hands repetitively, have rapid mental/muscular coordination, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, have depth perception, and use a computer and telephone.

Employees in this classification work inside exclusively using machinery with moving parts; employees may work in direct contact with the public, and other District staff, may be subjected to negative interpersonal situations, with high volume of work and tight deadlines, with continuously changing priorities and interruptions, and may work alone without guidance from supervisor.

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by…