POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

DATA ANALYST

WORKING TITLE

Data Analyst

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Student Support Services

LOCATION

Crossroads II, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Noncertified Grade 26

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings or weekends)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Collects subsets of data from Counseling and Student Services (CaSS), Office of Early Learning (OEL), and Student Due Process, analyzes the subsets, and configures with district wide student information data, producing resolutions to district level crisis’ and demands. Compiles and responds to large data requests from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and internal WCPSS leadership (Board members, Superintendents, etc.) Analyzes data in order to solve the school system’s Comprehensive Equitable Discipline Practices. Provides ongoing district wide discipline data to central office departments and school administrators using the Student Incident and Referral/Reporting System (SIRS).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Access; Google Apps;
• Considerable knowledge of local and state policies regarding North Carolina Discipline Data Reporting Procedures;
• Considerable knowledge of Electronic Access to Student Information (EASi-SIRS), Advanced Reporting, eSchools, and PowerSchool programming;
• Excellent organizational, analytical and proofreading skills with the ability to track potential errors and verify accurate data contained in databases;
• Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; excellent public speaking and presentation skills;
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in the absence of clear direction;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field;
• Experience in research methodology and database management;
• Broad technical knowledge of application development;
• Other combination of applicable education, professional learning/training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collects subsets of data from CaSS, OEL, and Student Due Process, analyzes the subsets, and configures with district wide student information data, produces resolutions to district level crisis’ and demands.
2. Compiles and responds to large data requests from the OCR and internal WCPSS leadership (Board members, Superintendents, etc.)
3. Works with various departments to collect and decipher related data; produces different and/or new ways to present the combined data to highlight areas needing critical attention or showing positive results achieved by implemented solutions.
4. Provides technical support to schools with the collection, analysis and management of behavioral data.
5. Assembles and analyzes data that is provided to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) annually and disaggregates to provide system wide data to school-based leadership, Central Service Staff and the Board of Education.
6. Creates and distributes recurring reports that provide principals and Central Service staff with timely suspension and student behavior data and information.
7. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates in a professional office and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  10/2023

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.