Regional PEIMS Specialist

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collect, input, and format all student data required for PEIMS submission according to PEIMS Data Standards for their assigned region.
• Provide accuracy of information through editing, reports, and verification of data.
• Ensure appropriate staff receive edits and reports for analysis, verification, and correction.
• Prepare and submit complete PEIMS student data in Texas Education Agency (TEA) prescribed format (submitted through TSDS).
• Validate student data submitted through the TSDS platform and submit corrections in a timely manner.
• Gather, manage, and file all hardcopy and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Support the district with TSDS Enrollment Event Tracking and Unique ID.
• Attend all required PEIMS workshops and training, and distribute information to appropriate staff.
• Prioritize network PEIMS deadlines according to the Uplift CMO PEIMS schedule.
• Abide by all policies established by federal and state law that apply to charter schools, Commissioner's Rules that apply to charter schools, and local charter policy.
• Collaborate with campus staff to collect, organize, and format data required to submit district PEIMS data in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular campus visits to assigned schools and collaborate with the campus Registrar, Attendance Coordinator, and Special Populations Coordinators.
• Interface with special populations coordinators to ensure all special populations are identified by Uplift PEIMS calendar deadlines.
• Work in conjunction with the Family Engagement Coordinator to collect and verify required enrollment documents.

Education, Experience, And/or Certification(s)

• Education Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); AAS degree preferred.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum 2 years as a PEIMS Coordinator, Attendance Coordinator, State Reporting Clerk, or similar position.
• Special Skills/Certifications: Exceptional organizational skills, extremely detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, strong problem-solving skills, commitment to excellence.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Bilingual Skills: Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
• Technology: Strong computer skills; familiar with the Microsoft suite: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams; able to quickly learn and utilize new applications.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to feel, touch, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use stairs.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The environment requires close proximity to other employees, frequent interruptions, and extended periods of time viewing a computer screen, and noise levels from moderate to high.
• There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature.

Starting Salary

$16.92/hr.

Application Procedure

Apply online