Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week) - Core Duty Schedule
For permanent appointment, the successful candidate must hold the civil service title of Senior Clerk Typist and be eligible for transfer pursuant to Erie County Civil Service rules OR must be canvassed and reachable from an existing Erie County civil service list. If not already holding the title or on an existing list, the appointment will be provisional pending civil service examination. A provisional appointee must take the examination when offered, and be canvassed and reachable from the civil service list when issued. A noncompetitive pathway to fill this Senior Clerk Typist position may be available through the temporary NY HELPS Program. If this option is available, the successful candidate will be advised.
JOB DUTIES: The NYS Data Warehouse and Assessment Specialist is a key member of the Office of Data and Accountability in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, educational test results, data from various educational programs, data collected for school administration purposes and manipulation of data using standard data management software programs into various formats for reports and initial analyses; Prepares and distributes instructional reports from NYSED Data Warehouse for use by school and district office personnel to assist in school improvement efforts, as requested; Works directly with data teams from essential district offices and school offices to reconcile data entry errors on a weekly basis in order to satisfy mandated reporting requirements; Manages critical data flows and timelines; Corrects errors in data entry for timely submission to the NYS Data Warehouse; Maintains district developed training materials and documentation for student information system daily usage; Assists in developing new procedures and revising old procedures related to the processing of data processing documents; Responsible for the administration, technical support and account management of Computer Based Testing - Provides technical support in eDoctrina to teacher and administrators utilizing the Accountability Suite - State Assessment NYS 3-8, Regents, NYSESLAT ordering, preparation and packaging and distribution; Assists in training new and current employees on SIS operations, and use, Computer Based Testing Software management and operation as it relates to enrollment and scheduling; Keeps schools on track with deadlines, included but not limited to grades and reporting, state assessment ordering and weekly and monthly reporting requirements; Provides ongoing professional development to all SchoolFront office staff, counseling and attendance staff on elements essential to data integrity, Processes end-of-year reports as required; Must demonstrate knowledge of data entry methods, procedures and equipment; Performs other specialized clerical procedures and state reporting tasks, as assigned.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working in a fast-paced environment; Proficiency working with Student Information Management systems, Infinite Campus preferred; Proficient with Google Suite of products; Must possess the ability to convey technical information to non-technical users; Excellent oral and written communication skills; An understanding of and commitment to gain greater understanding of what is necessary for a Suburban school system to enjoy continuous improvement in an increasingly complex and competitive environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, including or supplemented by a course in typing, and one year of office clerical experience.
Notes:1. One year of office clerical experience, which includes typing, may be substituted for the required typing course; 2. Completion of a one (1) year or longer post-high school secretarial course, which includes typing, may be substituted for the required experience. Additional office clerical experience, which includes typing, may be substituted for the required experience. Additional office clerical experience which includes typing, beyond the one-year requirement, may be substituted for high school on a year-for- year basis; 3. Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.