Instructional Technology and Data Specialist

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

32d • $68,593 - $73,969

About The Position

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. The Lansing School District is seeking two detail-oriented, analytical, and technology-proficient professionals to serve as Instructional Technology and Data Specialists. These positions play a critical role in supporting districtwide data systems, assessment platforms, and instructional technology integration across schools. The ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical skills, be comfortable working with large data sets, and they will have the ability to connect and align instructional goals with digital tools and reporting systems. These roles will provide essential support to central office departments, building administrators, and instructional staff by generating accurate reports, managing data processes, supporting district assessment systems, and assisting with the integration of curricular tools into district technology platforms. While the positions blend instructional technology and data functions, they are heavily weighted toward data management, reporting, and analysis. This position will travel to district buildings as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Google Suite, and Excel (including large data sets)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to follow procedures and manage multiple tasks with accuracy and consistency

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in a school district or K–12 educational setting
• Experience with Student Information Systems (Synergy preferred)
• Experience with curricular technology tools, data dashboards, or assessment platforms
• Familiarity with Clever, Classlink, or similar integration systems
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to state reporting requirements

Responsibilities

• Run, prepare, and analyze reports across multiple technology platforms and district systems
• Pull, clean, scrub, and interpret large data sets to support district decision-making
• Create reports within district digital portals and data platforms
• Provide data support for: Pupil Accounting, Attendance, Enrollment, State reporting, Curricular tools, State and local benchmark assessments, and Districtwide standardized assessments
• Perform integral data management, reporting, execution, writing, and coordination for districtwide interim benchmark assessments monthly
• Pull data reports for external stakeholders or in response to internal data requests
• Develop tracking and monitoring documents using Excel, including advanced spreadsheet functions
• Support creation of dashboards and data visualizations in collaboration with district teams
• Utilize and support tools within Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite
• Assist with integrating curricular tools and resources into district platforms (such as Clever/Classlink)
• Support district testing and assessment platforms, including setup, data validation, and troubleshooting
• Ensure consistent and accurate application of district procedures, workflows, and data processes
• Link instructional work with appropriate technology tools and platforms
• Assist with the creation of digital assessments and technology-enabled instructional tasks
• Provide emerging support for staff training on technology platforms as responsibilities evolve
• Assist with troubleshooting technology issues and responding to data-related requests from central office administrators, principals, and district departments
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail while meeting deadlines
• Follow established district procedures and workflows with consistency
• Collaborate with departments across the district to ensure data integrity and technology alignment
• Provide clear communication, support, and responsiveness to school and district stakeholders
• Other job duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees