SIS Data Specialist

SIS Data Specialist Alamance-Burlington Schools Student Information - Burlington, North Carolina This job is also posted in Alamance-Burlington School System, and North Carolina School Jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5715660

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 3, 2026 Job Description

POSITION TITLE SIS

Data Specialist

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Student Information SALARY Grade 65 FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Director of Student Information

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE 8 AM- 5 PM WORK HOURS 40 NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR 11

Education Required:

Associate or Bachelor's Degree with Data Management emphasis or equivalent knowledge, training and skills. 3 years of experience with NC Student Information System and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Overview:

The Student Information Systems (SIS) Data Specialist supports school and district operations by managing, analyzing, and reporting student and staff data. This position ensures accuracy and compliance in all data systems, provides actionable insights to improve instruction and operations, and supports staff in effective data use for decision-making.

Role and Responsibilities:

Data Management & Reporting Maintain accurate and up-to-date student, staff, and program data in the Student Information System (SIS) and other district databases. Collect, verify, and submit state, federal, and local reports (e.g., enrollment, attendance, discipline, course completion, testing, accountability). Ensure data integrity through regular audits, validation checks, and reconciliation between systems. Create and maintain data dashboards, spreadsheets, and reports for administrators and teachers. Analysis & Decision Support Analyze trends in enrollment, attendance, academic performance, and other indicators. Prepare visualizations and summaries to support school improvement planning, grants, and program evaluations. Provide data insights to leadership teams for strategic decision-making. Training & Technical Support Train school staff on data entry procedures, report generation, and data quality standards. Provide user support for SIS platform, and data reporting tools. Develop step-by-step documentation, checklists, and resources for consistent data practices.

Compliance & Confidentiality:

Maintain compliance with FERPA and other data privacy regulations. Safeguard all confidential information and follow district policies on data access and sharing. Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to

Perform Essential Job Functions:

Physical Requirement:

This position requires limited physical work.

Interpersonal Communication:

This position requires the ability to speak and/or signal to people to convey or exchange information. This includes giving instructions, assignments, or directions to staff.

Intelligence:

This position requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.

Verbal Aptitude:

This position requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow written and oral instructions. You must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English.

Numerical Aptitude:

This position requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Motor Coordination:

This position requires the ability to coordinate the eyes and hands to use a keyboard.

Interpersonal Temperament:

This position requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. You must be adaptable to performing under minimal to moderate levels of stress.

Physical Communication:

This position requires the ability to talk, write and hear.

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 that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required