Student Data Specialist II

Deadline: September 28, 2026

District/Organization: Jackson County Intermediate School District

Position Type: Other, full time

About the role

Maintains the Central Registry of Special Education students served by the District, in a manner that ensures accuracy, reliability and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintains special education student records and manages student information recordkeeping practices, consistent with state, federal and district requirements.
• Stays abreast of state and federal record-keeping and reporting requirements.
• Prepares computer-generated printouts from the Central Registry as requested.
• Prepares responses to appropriate requests to the district for special education student-related records.
• Generates queries for computer-generated reports related to Central Registry data.
• Maintains a “Moved from District” file and performs appropriate follow-up inquiries.
• Assists in the verification of Special Education student count information.
• Assists Special Education staff to collect required data related to Special Education students.
• Establishes and monitors a log of state and federal required reports related to Special Education students.
• Maintains and implements systems and procedures to ensure timely and accurate information retrieval and dispersal.
• Acts as liaison between administrator(s), staff and the public in the absence of the administrator(s) as authorized.
• Works cooperatively with other staff to ensure Central Registry data is shared for appropriate purposes.
• Operates personal computer and other office machines and equipment.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required for this position.
• In-person attendance requirements may vary and will be determined by the supervisor.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Associates degree in related field and five years experience in performing clerical work of a progressively responsible and difficult nature, or equivalent combination. Must have successful, progressively responsible, experience managing information systems and databases, including: manipulation and reporting of information, and using software to perform database queries of a difficult nature.

Qualifications

None required. Certification in Microsoft Office products desired.

Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative, effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Employee will be helpful, respectful and approachable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, prioritize work, manage time well and meet deadlines.
• Employee must be highly organized, goal oriented, and self-motivated.
• Employee must have strong computer skills, including the ability to learn and utilize new software programs as systems are upgraded.
• Ability to use databases in a networked environment.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel or in Google Docs and Sheets.
• Preference may be given to candidates who have demonstrated mastery of Excel or Sheets.
• Some programming experience is desirable.
• Employee must be an active learner who can demonstrate growth to meet changing job needs, and who is receptive to job-related feedback.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
• Able to perform duties with awareness of all district, state and federal requirements.
• Demonstrated good judgment, maturity