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PowerSchool Specialist

GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge

PowerSchool Specialist

Baton Rouge, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About Us:

    GEO Prep, outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Our curriculum and teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge in K-8 and a blended learning model in elementary school through high school. We are a TAP school!

    REPORTS TO/TERM:

    Principal, Lead Principal, and Office Manager

    This is a full-time 12-month position

    Purpose Statement:The job of PowerSchool Specialist is done for the purpose/s of managing the network for the computerized student administration system; registering and processing student records, and coordinating usage among all system users.

    Essential Functions

    Assesses operation and malfunctions of hardware and/or software applications (e.g. initiate and review system rulechanges, review and adjust system data) for the purpose of determining appropriate actions to maintain computer andnetwork operations.

    Enter and process student records into the system.

    Maintains a variety of files, documents, and student records (e.g. grades, transcripts, academic achievement records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and/or providing reliable information relative to student records.

    Assists other personnel (Administrators, Teachers, Parents, Students, Department Staff) (e.g. troubleshooting program)for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

    Collects and completes the required data for the state accounting reports for the purpose of meeting state requirements.Coordinates the collection and processing of data for the state systems for the purpose of ensuring compliance with statereporting requirements.

    Coordinates with other staff (e.g. master schedules, rollover procedures, lunch/bell schedules, school calendar) for thepurpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.

    Designs reports options and/or database applications (e.g. report cards, registration forms, lunch program) for thepurpose of providing personnel with information customized to their specific needs.

    Instructs other personnel (e.g. provides in-service training, set-up individual accounts, issue passwords, and resolve lockconcerns) for the purpose of ensuring proper and efficient usage of the system and notifying users of system changes.

    Maintains database program website (e.g. parental access) for the purpose of providing current electronic media to thepublic.

    Runs maintenance programs daily, weekly and monthly for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operations.Other Functions

    Attends a meeting as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.Monitors and coordinates data entry of student attendance accounting system for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy ofdata and instructing on proper methods of making corrections.

    Prepares written materials (e.g. reports, memos, letters, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing writtenreference and/or conveying information.

    Procures equipment, supplies, and materials for the purpose of maintaining the availability of required items and completingjobs efficiently.

    Responds to user requests for a variety of report options for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriateparties.

    Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesThe ideal candidate will:

    have experience working with PowerSchool Student Information System and/or other relational databases;

    have experience working with detailed information and performing data quality checks;

    be able to read and understand technical information;

    facilitate group discussions to collaborate with others;

    be organized in order to independently manage projects and maintain deadlines;

    be able to compose a variety of documents;

    have good record keeping skills;

    be able to use standard office equipment and software;

    be flexible to meet changing job conditions and collaborate with others;

    have a firm understanding of FERPA regulations to maintain confidentiality;

    be able to multitask and solve complex problems.