Student Information Systems Specialist - Stride, Inc.

SUMMARY:

The Student Information Systems Specialist serves as the district’s primary expert and administrator for Power School, ensuring accurate, secure, and efficient management of all student data. This role supports district operations by maintaining data integrity, optimizing system functionality, training staff, and ensuring compliance with state and federal reporting requirements. The Specialist collaborates with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and IT personnel to ensure Power School effectively supports instructional and operational needs.

Serve as the district’s lead Power School administrator, managing communicating configuration, user accounts, security permissions, and system updates.

Troubleshoot Power School issues, coordinate with vendors.

Customize Power School settings, reports, and data fields to meet district needs.

Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all student information within Power School.

Prepare and submit required state and federal data collections (e.g., EMIS or state‑specific reporting).

Develop and maintain custom data reports, dashboards, and extracts for district leadership.

Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with FERPA and district data governance policies.

Provide ongoing training and support for school staff, including counselors, teachers, and administrators.

Create user guides, documentation, and training materials to support consistent data entry practices.

Offer one‑on‑one and group training sessions to improve staff proficiency with Power School.

Analyze district workflows and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.

Collaborate with IT and instructional teams to integrate Power School with third‑party systems.

Monitor system performance and proa