Senior SIS & Data Information Administrator

Yukon Public Schools•Yukon, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer and Director of Technology Services, the Senior SIS & Data Information Administrator oversees the architectural integrity, security, and optimization of the District’s Student Information System (PowerSchool). This role serves as the primary architect for state/federal data compliance and the lead technical liaison for data integration across the District’s digital ecosystem with our student information system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or Data Analytics or equivalent work experience (required).
3+ years managing PowerSchool SIS specifically.
2+ years of Database Administration.
Advanced SQL, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PowerSchool API/Scribe, PowerQuery, or Oracle APEX.
Ability to translate "Technical-Speak" into "Educator-Speak."

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead administrator for PowerSchool, PowerTeacher Pro, and associated modules, ensuring high availability, system security, and optimal performance.
Design, develop, and test custom PowerSchool pages, object reports, and advanced SQL queries to extend system functionality and meet District-specific needs.
Maintain a dedicated test environment to vet new releases and program updates; plan and execute deployment timelines to minimize disruption to school operations.
Architect and maintain data integrations, API connections, and Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations between the SIS and third-party platforms (LMS, Assessment tools, etc.).
Act as the primary authority for all mandated student data reporting; ensure the timely and accurate submission of local, state, and federal datasets.
Develop and monitor automated data-validation routines to identify anomalies; conduct regular audits of student records, attendance, and grading to ensure compliance with District policy.
Compile and visualize data from various sources to support district-wide decision-making, accreditation reporting, and student performance analysis.
Maintain comprehensive technical documentation regarding system configurations, custom scripts, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting for school-site master scheduling, including course catalog builds, section loading, and timeline management.
Serve as the Tier 2/3 escalation point for Information Technology, resolving complex user issues, customization requests, and system bugs.
Manage relationships with software vendors and contractors to resolve technical issues and evaluate the impact of new software projects on existing infrastructure.
Create and deliver comprehensive training programs and technical manuals for administrators, faculty, and staff on the efficient use of student information systems.
Collaborate with District leadership to align PowerSchool configurations and parameters with evolving academic policies and grading regulations.
Maintain strict data privacy and confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and District policies.
Perform other data-related duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Information Officer or Superintendent.