Director 1 SPED Data Infrastructure & Operations

Houston Independent School District • Houston, TX

5d • $130,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director 1 of SPED Data Infrastructure and Operations will ensure data integration between all district systems and compliance with reporting requirements. The Director will oversee a team that is also responsible for reporting progress monitoring data to leadership. This role involves managing department staff, providing project management for data integration, leading the creation of data reporting tools, communicating with district leadership, and performing data entry for compliance with IDEA requirements. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience as a technology-related project manager in a school district setting. Certification as a School Administrator is recommended. The role manages staff, accomplishes work through direct reports, provides day-to-day direction, and is responsible for assigning work, meeting deadlines, and interpreting policies. The work is complex and varied, requiring independent judgment and the ability to make recommendations to management. The Director participates in budget development, makes decisions with freedom and discretion, and is expected to recommend new solutions and generate new ideas. Decisions have a moderate impact on the facility/department/division. Communication involves collaborating with others to resolve problems, clarify information, and provide initial screening. Customer relationship management includes assessing and diffusing escalated issues and taking responsibility for solving systemic problems. The work environment is a typical interior setting with computer work required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 to 5 years experience as a technology related project manager in a school district setting required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a School Administrator recommended.

Responsibilities

• Lead department staff and provide project management to ensure data integration between all district systems.
• Lead the creation of data reporting tools.
• Communicate with district leadership and make recommendations for strategy.
• Perform data entry as needed to ensure compliance with IDEA requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director