ANTICIPATED: Data Controller (Grades: EC-5)

Dallas Independent School District•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dallas ISD is seeking a Data Controller (Grades: EC-5) to join their team. This role requires demonstrated ability to perform responsibilities with limited supervision, including data verification, input, and record maintenance. The Data Controller will be responsible for daily student attendance input, managing enrollment and withdrawal forms, collecting and updating student database information, and maintaining student cumulative records. This position also involves preparing truancy documentation and distributing student database products. A strong understanding of microcomputer systems for data management and a willingness to stay current with professional developments are essential.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to perform responsibilities with limited supervision.
Demonstrated keyboarding and/or ten key calculator skills.
Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Responsibilities

Verify the accuracy of all processed data, recognize discrepancies, and take corrective action.
Input student attendance daily, and give tardy passes to students who arrive late.
Complete Student Enrollment Form or Student Withdrawal Form as students enroll or withdraw from school, maintain a record keeping system for documentation, and maintain file copies of forms.
Collect data, complete all input documents, and update the student database via electronic data transmission to maintain systems supported including school instructor file, student demographic and enrollment data, grade reporting, and attendance.
Request, send, and maintain student cumulative records, create new cumulative records for students new to the district, and clean and route all records of students dropped from the district to the Pupil Accounting Department.
Mail truancy-warning letters to students and complete documentation for truancy affidavits for court.
Request, pick up, and distribute all student database products to the appropriate school offices and/or personnel.
Understand and interpret student database products and their uses.
Plan and schedule tasks, taking into consideration school priorities and the departmental calendar.
Understand and correctly use microcomputer for systems supported including data transmission, student database inquiry, printed products, grade reporting, and attendance.
Attend scheduled department workshops.
Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.