Data Coordinator

LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing and Visually Impaired.

The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for

DATA COORDINATOR

This position will be located at the SSD / Accountability and Assessment

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This is an Unclassified - Exempt Position

The Data Coordinator oversees the collection, integrity, analysis, and reporting of district-wide data to support instructional improvement, operational efficiency, compliance, and strategic decision-making. This role ensures accurate, timely, and secure data systems while collaborating with instructional, administrative, and technical teams across the district.

This position will ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, LDOE, and LASSD policies and procedures. The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Human Resources Director.

RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION:
La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested.

You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.

Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Lifting thirty to forty pounds may be required and brief periods of heavy muscular exertion may be required. Interpreting/ and transliterating require extended use of the upper body muscles and fine motor movements of the hands. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Education, Statistics, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in data management, reporting, or analytics (K–12 or public sector preferred).
• Strong proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools.
• Experience working with student or/or staff information systems such as JCampus, EdLink, eScholar, SER, STS/LEADS, FTP preferred.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws and best practices.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

See Job Duties & Other Information below.

• Manage district data systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability across departments.
• Develop and enforce data governance standards, procedures, and documentation.
• Monitor data quality and conduct regular audits to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local data reporting requirements.

• Design, generate, and maintain reports and dashboards for leadership, schools, and departments.
• Support accountability, accreditation, and program evaluation efforts.
• Respond to internal and external data requests in a timely manner.

• Serve as a primary administrator Student Information System (SIS),…