Region 5 ESC - Interface Specialist: Student
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POSITION/TITLE: Interface Specialist – Student
DEPARTMENT: Technology Services/Information Management Services (IMS)
SALARY RANGE: Contingent upon experience – Pay Grade 6
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Until Filled
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 231 days/12 months
Qualifications: Education/ Certification
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Administrative and/or ASCENDER work experience preferred
TSDS PEIMS and Core Collection work experience preferred
Special Knowledge / Skills:
*Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
*Ability to communicate effectively
*Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks to ensure data submissions are accurate and timelines met.
*Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and ability to manage workload and achieve results with minimal supervision
*Expertise in technical support, data administration/analysis, and workshop presentation skills
*Express positive attitude, dependability, enthusiasm, and work as a team player
*Working knowledge of federal and state law as they relate to state-mandated student data, staff and budget coding.
*Ability to organize, facilitate, and communicate problem solving techniques; demonstrate initiative in difficult situations
*Implement quality management system and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Major Responsibilities:
*Provide technical/consultative support in administrative and student information system operations and related software products to contracted LEAs
*Support and assist contracted LEAs in proper coding of TSDS PEIMS and Core Collections within local and state-mandated deadlines
*Provide direct support and services to contracted LEAs for ASCENDER Student Information System *Provide support and services for the Education Exchange
*Deliver professional development
*Participating member of statewide Texas Computer Cooperative, including research for software development and web-based products
*Participate in ESC Region 5 and/or other professional development opportunities
Remote Instruction:
The move to remote instruction has changed how employees perform their jobs and the conditions under which they carry out their duties. At some point during your employment with Region 5 ESC, it may be necessary for you to work remotely. You must plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of clients and students according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. This may require you to be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with Service Center or district personnel.
WORKING CONDITIONS: (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors): *Manage multiple tasks, scheduling and meeting multiple deadlines
*Maintain calm attitude in demanding situations
*Maintain confidentiality
*Make changes and adapt to varying responsibilities on an ongoing basis
*Work as a team member demonstrating flexibility
*Work with frequent interruptions
*Able to be productive in an open concept working environment
*Travel in and out of the region
*Regular Attendance is expected
Region 5 ESC offers a comprehensive benefit package. These benefit plans provide a wide range of benefits and protection for our employees and their families. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage as well as extra supplemental polices. Generous employer contributions apply. Full-time employees of Region 5 ESC receive paid vacation, holidays, and flexible work schedule upon hire.
Region 5 Education Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment. All employment decisions at Region 5 Education Service Center are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
ESC Employees: Submit a letter of interest to Human Resources and copy the letter to the appropriate Director and/or your supervisor(s).
POSITION/TITLE: Interface Specialist – Student
DEPARTMENT: Technology Services/Information Management Services (IMS)
SALARY RANGE: Contingent upon experience – Pay Grade 6
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Until Filled
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 231 days/12 months
Qualifications: Education/ Certification
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Administrative and/or ASCENDER work experience preferred
TSDS PEIMS and Core Collection work experience preferred
Special Knowledge / Skills:
*Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
*Ability to communicate effectively
*Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks to ensure data submissions are accurate and timelines met.
*Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and ability to manage workload and achieve results with minimal supervision
*Expertise in technical support, data administration/analysis, and workshop presentation skills
*Express positive attitude, dependability, enthusiasm, and work as a team player
*Working knowledge of federal and state law as they relate to state-mandated student data, staff and budget coding.
*Ability to organize, facilitate, and communicate problem solving techniques; demonstrate initiative in difficult situations
*Implement quality management system and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Major Responsibilities:
*Provide technical/consultative support in administrative and student information system operations and related software products to contracted LEAs
*Support and assist contracted LEAs in proper coding of TSDS PEIMS and Core Collections within local and state-mandated deadlines
*Provide direct support and services to contracted LEAs for ASCENDER Student Information System *Provide support and services for the Education Exchange
*Deliver professional development
*Participating member of statewide Texas Computer Cooperative, including research for software development and web-based products
*Participate in ESC Region 5 and/or other professional development opportunities
Remote Instruction:
The move to remote instruction has changed how employees perform their jobs and the conditions under which they carry out their duties. At some point during your employment with Region 5 ESC, it may be necessary for you to work remotely. You must plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of clients and students according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. This may require you to be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with Service Center or district personnel.
WORKING CONDITIONS: (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors): *Manage multiple tasks, scheduling and meeting multiple deadlines
*Maintain calm attitude in demanding situations
*Maintain confidentiality
*Make changes and adapt to varying responsibilities on an ongoing basis
*Work as a team member demonstrating flexibility
*Work with frequent interruptions
*Able to be productive in an open concept working environment
*Travel in and out of the region
*Regular Attendance is expected
Region 5 ESC offers a comprehensive benefit package. These benefit plans provide a wide range of benefits and protection for our employees and their families. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage as well as extra supplemental polices. Generous employer contributions apply. Full-time employees of Region 5 ESC receive paid vacation, holidays, and flexible work schedule upon hire.
Region 5 Education Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment. All employment decisions at Region 5 Education Service Center are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
ESC Employees: Submit a letter of interest to Human Resources and copy the letter to the appropriate Director and/or your supervisor(s).
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