ACCEL Schools is seeking an Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) Specialist in Ohio to join its central office state reporting team. State reporting requirements include student, staff, course, calendar, testing, and financial information. With a growing network of 100 charter schools, ACCEL employs a diverse staff of passionate professionals who value research based practices and desire to grow as professionals.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update special education, Limited English Proficiency (LEP), and gifted information into Student Information System (SIS)
• Maintain history records for Effective Date Records
• Extracts district(s’) data from various source systems and prepares data files
• Uploads data files into the Data Collector for EMIS Processing and Submission of data to the state Department of Education
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of data to the state Department of Education, assuring all EMIS deadlines are met
• Investigate and trouble-shoot Level 1 and Level 2 errors as needed
• Communicate errors/problems, etc. to school end-users and assist them to work through correcting their errors
• Maintain staff data for staff reporting in USPS or Flat File Editor, depending on school ITC
• Work in ODDEX to resolve flags and errors
• Complete Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) reporting
• Complete Federal Low Income Count System (FLICS) reporting
• Write EMIS-related documentation as needed for district end-users
• Maintain knowledge of state reporting requirements
• Attend all professional development offered by the district relative to database maintenance

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ohio residence preferred
• Three years’ prior EMIS experience
• Comprehensive EMIS knowledge and Ohio District Data Exchange (ODDEX) proficiency
• Advanced proficiency in data entry and MS Office, including Excel and Word
• Technology competencies and knowledge of software applications (i.e. PowerSchool, SchoolMint, Flat File Editor, USPS, Data Collector, etc.)
• Experience with help desk ticketing systems preferred
• Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to consistently meet deadlines
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to work independently and also in a team environment
• Successful completion of state and federal criminal background check

Compensation and Benefits: The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

The annual starting salary for this position is $55,000 - $70,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually.

Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off to cover sick, vacation, and personal absences.

We offer several plans to choose from, with a wide range of deductibles and co- insurance levels. We offer plans with set co-pays for certain medical services, as well as a high deductible plan with set co-insurance levels after deductibles have been met. All plans offer both in-network and out-of-network coverage. We also offer flexible spending and health savings accounts.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.

High school diploma or equivalent; 3 years EMIS experience; ODDEX proficiency; advanced MS Office (Excel, Word) and data entry; knowledge of SIS and reporting software; criminal background check; Ohio residence preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• managing EMIS data
• submitting state reports
• troubleshooting data errors

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerSchool, SchoolMint, Flat File Editor, USPS, Data Collector, ODDEX

Job Details

• Category: Information Technology
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Ohio, United States
• Salary: USD 55,000 – 70,000 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan

About ACCEL Schools

A network of charter schools employing passionate professionals who value research-based practices. — Industry: Education