Instructional Systems Specialist (Student Information Systems)

Department of War Education Activity • Quantico, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Department of Defense Education Activity, DoWEA-Americas-Mid Atlantic District, Virtual High School in Quantico, Virginia. Work is performed in an office setting. Duties Train administrators, teachers, specialists and other educators in the use of the student information systems and provides information to the District Superintendents regarding program needs, status, and recommendations for improvements. Prioritize all District student information services projects in collaboration with Headquarters Information Technology Student Information Systems personnel to include both short and long-term timelines. Develop goals and standards to include those that support the DoDEA Community Strategic Plan. Develop reports, filters or queries, etc., and retrieve and present data. Assess the system wide effectiveness in the defined program area(s) by monitoring the implementation of curriculum/performance standards. Utilize student information application software systems that support the collection, maintenance and reporting of K-12 school and district educational management data.

Requirements

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Two year trial period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• Requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
• May be required to sign a transportation agreement.
• Required to sign a mobility agreement, be available for worldwide placement, and be willing to rotate to any DoWEA location.
• Must be currently certified or certifiable under the current DoDEA standards in any PreK-12th grade endorsement area.
• Must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 if you are a current Federal employee.
• Must have a Master's degree in the field of Education.
• Course work must have been completed at or accepted by a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of specialized experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of specialized experience working with Student Information Systems (SIS).
• Experience in collecting, managing, extracting and analyzing data for the support and evaluation of school education programs.
• Experience developing reports, filters, queries, etc. and retrieving and presenting data from data management systems.
• Experience working cooperatively with others by serving as the subject matter expert for all SIS program modules and other management information systems.
• Experience training and supporting educational managers, teachers, etc. in the use of data management systems, including registration, scheduling, attendance, and grading systems.

Nice To Haves

• Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 SH of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college.

Responsibilities

• Train administrators, teachers, specialists and other educators in the use of the student information systems.
• Provide information to the District Superintendents regarding program needs, status, and recommendations for improvements.
• Prioritize all District student information services projects in collaboration with Headquarters Information Technology Student Information Systems personnel to include both short and long-term timelines.
• Develop goals and standards to include those that support the DoDEA Community Strategic Plan.
• Develop reports, filters or queries, etc., and retrieve and present data.
• Assess the system wide effectiveness in the defined program area(s) by monitoring the implementation of curriculum/performance standards.
• Utilize student information application software systems that support the collection, maintenance and reporting of K-12 school and district educational management data.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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