MIS Support Specialist - PEIMS

About the position

The MIS Support Specialist (PEIMS) provides basic PEIMS support to all Region 11 local education agencies (LEAs) and comprehensive PEIMS support to all PEIMS Data Quality Services (PDQS) client LEAs as outlined in the PDQS contract. This position is exempt and falls under pay grade 100, requiring 226 work days per year. The specialist will report to the Coordinator of Student and Business Services.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in and/or provide leadership for inter-departmental teams to help improve student performance in the region.
• Be responsive as the first point of contact to all stakeholders in the education community.
• Continuously study PEIMS processes, including PID and TSDS.
• Provide telephone support to LEA clients using Data Standards and SAAH.
• Assist in workshop training tasks.
• Prepare content and present at least one workshop.
• Proficient at all features of TSDS; assist in training sessions.
• Monitor district file production list and superintendent approvals.
• Verify district PEIMS data files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Attended multiple PEIMS training sessions at TEA and ESC Region 11.
• Mastery of basic computer programs for the PEIMS process.
• Ability to teach district personnel in software use.
• Team-oriented and collaborative with ESC staff and LEA personnel.
• Knowledge of school reporting functions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Understand PEIMS Data Standards and the Student Attendance Accounting Handbook.
• Proficient in preparing and presenting at least one PEIMS workshop.
• A good working knowledge of PEIMS and four years of experience working at a Regional Service Center or in a school district in a PEIMS environment.