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Coordinator of State and Federal Data Systems

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This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 4, 2026).

Coordinator of State & Federal Data Systems

Division:

Office of the Deputy Superintendent, Accountability, Student Achievement, and School Improvement

Reports To:

Director, State and Federal Reporting

Evaluation Tool:

HCSAPE

Salary Schedule:

C2 (Doctorate), C2-1 (Specialist), C2-2 (Master’s)

Revision Date:

6/2026

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Reporting & Compliance:

  • Support the Director in ensuring accurate and timely submission of all required state and federal reports.
  • Monitor district data systems to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and regulatory guidelines.
  • Coordinate data validation processes and identify potential reporting issues prior to submission deadlines.
  • Collaborate with Student Information System (SIS) team to ensure data structures support required reporting processes.
  • Maintain documentation of reporting processes, business rules, and data definitions.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive guidance of documentation for district and school staff regarding data collection, coding, and reporting procedures.
  • Translate complex federal and state reporting requirements into clear operational procedures.
  • Create job aids, procedural manuals, and reference guides for school and district personnel.
  • Maintain centralized knowledge of repositories and reporting guidance resources.
  • Design and deliver professional learning sessions for school and district staff related to data entry, reporting compliance, and data quality.
  • Develop and maintain asynchronous training resources including videos, guides, and toolkits.
  • Provide ongoing consultation and support to schools regarding reporting requirements and data accuracy.
  • Collaborate with the data analytics team on the development of dashboards, reports, and analytics tools to monitor data quality, compliance, and reporting readiness.
  • Analyze district data trends to identify potential issues affecting funding, accountability, or reporting compliance.
  • Provide regular reports and insights to district leadership regarding reporting status and data integrity.
  • Partner with research, accountability, and IT teams to improve data governance practices.

Guidance Development:

Professional Learning & Technical Assistance:

Data Analytics & Monitoring:

Systems & Process Improvement:

  • Collaborate with technology and SIS teams to design and refine data systems that support efficient reporting processes.
  • Identify opportunities to automate data validation and reporting workflows.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts related to data collection, reporting processes, and documentation.

Collaboration & Leadership:

  • Serve as a liaison between district departments, school staff, and external agencies regarding reporting requirements.
  • Participate in statewide data or accountability networks and professional organizations.
  • Support cross-departmental initiatives that rely on accurate student and program data.
  • Provide leadership to a team of Student Information Specialists responsible for direct school support.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, data analytics, information systems, public administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

  • Three (3) years of experience with K–12 data systems, student information systems, and/or accountability reporting.

  • Experience with state and federal education reporting requirements.

  • Experience developing training materials or professional learning.

  • Experience with SQL preferred.

  • Strong written communication skills for developing standard operating procedure documentation.

  • Ability to lead professional learning and communicate technical topics to a broad audience.

  • Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.

  • Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.

  • Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.

  • Ability to be present at the physical worksite.

  • Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.

  • Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

  • Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.