MIS Data Assistant - Special Education

KCK Central Office and Training Center
- Kansas City, Kansas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5953529

Final date to receive applications: May 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

LOCATION:
Central Office and Training Center

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 20,000 students, and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest-rated high school in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas, and our student population is approximately 58% Hispanic, 22% African American, 8% White, 7% Asian, and 4% Pacific Islander. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees, including more than 1,800 teachers.

JOB GOAL:

To assist with the management of student data. Data is defined as all information pertaining to the records of special education students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collect, enter, and verify MIS data according to KS State Compliance
• Set-up IEP systems for student data at the beginning of every school year
• Assist with the review, maintenance, and storage of Individual Education Plans and accompanying paperwork
• Verify that student data matches in all relevant data bases (for example, CompuSPED, Infinite Campus, Skyward, Edulog, KIDS Assignment System and SPED Pro
• Manage student data when students are moving in to the Cooperative, moving out of the Cooperative, and moving within the Cooperative
• Export student data for Special Education reports due to KS State Compliance system
• Clear and fix all verifications associated with student data
• Compile data, summarize information, and provide written and/or oral reports to special education administrators
• Verify all data for Indicators through submittal of Individual Education Plans into state systems
• Understand and maintain a working knowledge of laws and regulations that pertain to confidentiality of student records, Family Education Rights & Privacy Act, and all procedures related to student information
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education, Assistant Director of Special Education or Special Education Compliance Officer
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma required (Associate’s of Arts or above preferred)
• Proficient using standard software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and all Google Applications; email, district student enrollment software, Individual Education Program system (CompuSPED)
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to multi-task and problem solve
• Able to sort through data and find inconsistencies
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional judgment

COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION
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Maintains communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Performs other related work as required.

REASONING ABILITY
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Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
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Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write…