Data and Compliance Specialist

Data and Compliance Specialist (300195)

Bedford Public Schools District-Wide – Bedford, Massachusetts

Job : 5790843
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 18, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Bedford Public Schools

Data and Compliance Specialist

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Education, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience administering student information systems, educational databases, or district data systems.
• Experience with Aspen, Power School, School Brains, Infinite Campus, or comparable K12 SIS platforms.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, database management, reporting tools, and advanced Excel functions.
• Experience with educational data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of FERPA and student data privacy requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Massachusetts DESE reporting processes and accountability systems.
• Knowledge of educational technology integrations, APIs, and data exchange standards.
• Project management experience.
• Experience supporting K12 districts or charter school networks.

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning

Job Goal: The Data and Compliance Specialist is responsible for student data management, state reporting, regulatory compliance, and administration of the Aspen student information system. This position ensures the integrity, security, accuracy, and accessibility of student, staff, and operational data while supporting district decision-making, accountability initiatives, and state and federal reporting requirements.

The role works collaboratively with district leadership, school administrators, information technology staff, special education teams, student services, human resources, and state education agencies to maintain high-quality data systems that support student success and organizational effectiveness.

Work Year & Day: 12 month position. Full‑time position may require occasional evening or weekend work during major reporting cycles, SIS rollovers, state submissions, or district technology implementations.

Salary: $90
-110k, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Enjoy generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. We offer long‑term, short‑term, and life insurance coverage, flexible health and dependent care spending accounts, and a municipal retirement plan, plus a variety of additional optional retirement savings options.

• Serve as the district administrator for Aspen.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SIS modules including enrollment, attendance, scheduling, grading, transcripts, discipline, and parent portals.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, security roles, and system access.
• Coordinate SIS upgrades, testing, and implementation of new features.
• Provide technical support and training to school and district staff.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, procedures, and user guides.

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of student, staff, and program data.
• Design, develop, and maintain reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using tools such as Excel, Open Architects, or other data visualization platforms.
• Support district strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and reporting.
• Perform data validation, auditing, and quality‑control processes.

• Coordinate all required state and federal reporting submissions.
• Manage Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) reporting requirements, including: SIMS, SCS, EPIMS, and SSDR.
• Monitor changes in reporting requirements and ensure district compliance.
• Conduct regular audits to identify and correct data discrepancies prior to submissions.
• Support district preparation for state, federal, and program audits.

• Ensure compliance with: FERPA, IDEA, Section 504,…