Data Specialist

Job Title:

Data Specialist

Position Type: Technology / Data Specialist

Date Posted: 11/26/2025

Location: Hinsdale Central, South & Transition Center

Date Available: ASAP

District: Hinsdale Township High School District #86

Supervisor: Information Management Supervisor

Status: Exempt - Non-Union

Calendar Work Days: 260 days/12 month

Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000

Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package – 125 Cafeteria plan, including but not limited to health, dental, and vision insurance;
Group term life/ADD insurance;
Employee Assistance Program;
Paid leave

The Data Specialist plays a critical role in managing, maintaining, and analyzing data across District systems. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and security of District data systems, generating reports, and performance tuning of Student Information System and production databases while ensuring high levels of data availability. The Data Specialist collaborates with various stakeholders to streamline data collection processes, maintain compliance with state and federal reporting requirements, and support the district’s strategic goals.

• Degree in computer science, information technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of SQL and experience in developing and maintaining applications that use Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Knowledge of reporting and query tools and practices.
• Strong understanding of standard relational database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Experience with Tableau or other visualization tools preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to set work priorities, multi-task and work independently, and use time management and organization strategies well.
• Presents a professional image and interacts professionally with faculty, staff, students and community.