Senior SIS & Data Information Administrator

Senior SIS & Data Information Administrator

Location:

Yukon Public Schools Administration Building, Yukon, Oklahoma

Job Title: Senior SIS & Data Information Administrator

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer and Director of Technology Services, the Senior SIS & Data Information Administrator oversees the architectural integrity, security, and optimization of the District’s Student Information System (Power School). This role serves as the primary architect for state/federal data compliance and the lead technical liaison for data integration across the District’s digital ecosystem with the student information system.

• Core SIS Management:
  Serve as the lead administrator for Power School, Power Teacher Pro, and associated modules, ensuring high availability, system security, and optimal performance.
• Development & Customization:
  Design, develop, and test custom Power School pages, object reports, and advanced SQL queries to extend system functionality and meet district-specific needs.
• Updates & Quality Assurance:
  Maintain a dedicated test environment to vet new releases and program updates; plan and execute deployment timelines to minimize disruption to school operations.
• Integrations & SSOs:
  Architect and maintain data integrations, API connections, and Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations between the SIS and third‑party platforms (LMS, assessment tools, etc.).

• State & Federal Reporting:
  Act as the primary authority for all mandated student data reporting; ensure the timely and accurate submission of local, state, and federal datasets.
• Data Integrity & Auditing:
  Develop and monitor automated data-validation routines to identify anomalies; conduct regular audits of student records, attendance, and grading to ensure compliance with district policy.
• Strategic Analytics:
  Compile and visualize data from various sources to support district-wide decision-making, accreditation reporting, and student performance analysis.
• Documentation:
  Maintain comprehensive technical documentation regarding system configurations, custom scripts, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Master Scheduling Support:
  Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting for school‑site master scheduling, including course catalog builds, section loading, and timeline management.
• Advanced Technical Support:
  Serve as the Tier 2/3 escalation point for Information Technology, resolving complex user issues, customization requests, and system bugs.
• Vendor Liaison:
  Manage relationships with software vendors and contractors to resolve technical issues and evaluate the impact of new software projects on existing infrastructure.

• Capacity Building:
  Create and deliver comprehensive training programs and technical manuals for administrators, faculty, and staff on the efficient use of student information systems.
• Policy Alignment:
  Collaborate with district leadership to align Power School configurations and parameters with evolving academic policies and grading regulations.

• Confidentiality:
  Maintain strict data privacy and confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and district policies.
• Adaptive Support:
  Perform other data-related duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Information Officer or Superintendent.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or Data Analytics or equivalent work experience (required).

Experience: 3+ years managing Power School SIS specifically; 2+ years of database administration.

Technical Stack – Preferred: Experience with Power School API/Scribe, Power Query, or Oracle APEX.

Soft Skills: Ability to translate technical speak into educator speak.

• Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.
• Requires fine finger dexterity to use office equipment and office technology; visual perception for interacting with computer screens for prolonged periods of time is required.
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and…