Assistant Director of Information and Student Management Systems

Syracuse City School District•Syracuse, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Syracuse City School District is seeking an Assistant Director of Information and Student Management Systems to oversee the accuracy, integrity, and reporting of student data across district platforms. This role is crucial for supporting instructional, operational, and compliance needs by ensuring effective system integration, reliable reporting to New York State, and ongoing support for school and district leadership. The district serves approximately 19,000 students across 35 schools and programs, with a significant percentage qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, receiving special education services, and being students of color.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience working with a SIS system
Working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Experience teaching in K-12 Education
New York State School District Leader Certificate (SDL) or School District Administrator (SDA).
New York State Certified Teacher.
Must pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $102.00 to the candidate.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and management of the district’s Student Information System (SchoolTool).
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and system functionality to support instructional and operational needs.
Ensure accurate and timely transfer of student records between district systems, including School Tool, Right Reason, Frontline, and other connected platforms.
Maintain alignment and integrity of student information across all data systems.
Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of student records and related documentation in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
Provide support to school and district leaders regarding SIS-related questions, issues, and data use.
Deliver professional learning and training to ensure effective use of data systems to support student outcomes and operational decision-making.
Conduct SCED (School Codes for the Exchange of Data) code audits in collaboration with content leaders.
Support course catalog accuracy to ensure proper reporting and alignment with state requirements.
Support in the review of master schedules and enrollment data to ensure accurate fiscal and accountability reporting to New York State.
Support weekly reporting through New York State’s Level 0 system, ensuring timely updates and verification of student demographics, enrollment, and program data throughout the school year.
Ensure proper entry and exit codes in the Student Information System to reflect accurate reporting.
Reviewing Level 2 within the SIRS to ensure accuracy in our district UIAS Report.