Data Systems Coordinator, District Instructional Technology, Salem Public Schools, Salem MA [SY 2025-2026]

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

About The Position

About Salem Public Schools , where belonging leads to opportunity. Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity , and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk12.org/ . What You’ll Do: As the Data Systems Coordinator, you will provide technical expertise and project coordination across software applications to assist with data management for operational purposes. You will manage compliance and the infrastructure for our information reporting systems (i.e. attendance, discipline, etc.) with a level of expertise in technology and the applications used to manage these systems. You will standardize data entry and coding procedures for Aspen users across Salem Public Schools. You will coordinate training and professional development opportunities that empower SIS users to complete tasks within Aspen and related systems with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience managing student data.
Experience with the Aspen Student Information System strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience completing state reports such as EPIMS, SCS, SIMS, SSDR.
Detailed understanding of databases and environments.
Understanding of reporting tools and standard productivity tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Familiar with scripting and API integration/interfacing.
Experience with PHP, XML, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff at all levels.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with administrative, professional and clerical staff throughout the organization.
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, etc. to ensure organizational needs are met.
Bachelor's Degree Required

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Second Language (Spanish) proficiency a plus

Responsibilities

Management and Maintenance of SIS System and Related Systems Build, manage, monitor and maintain exports, imports, procedures and workflows as necessary.
Support development of new forms, reports and queries as needed.
Ensure interoperability between all identified applications and systems Create, communicate and enforce data and security standards, user roles, etc.
Implement, and maintain change control and testing processes.
Troubleshoot database systems to resolve operational issues, and restore service.
Assist the Executive Director of Instructional Technology in determining future software needs and areas for improvement; recommend solutions and assist with implementation.
Provide assistance to all users of the system.
Recommend and/or provide training and orientation to end users.
Develop instructional manuals and/or documentation for end users and other IT staff.
Monitor and report on the functionality of the SIS system and alignment to serving the district’s needs Serve as a thought partner with school leaders and other members of the district team to identify potential uses of the SIS system, including reports and other functions.
Manage and support other non-instructional applications such as mass communication, human resources software and other systems as needed.
Assist with state reporting when needed.