Data Manager/School Bookkeeper

EDGECOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: PowerSchool School-Based Data Manager/School Bookkeeper 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum, high school diploma, supplemented by;  
• Specialized course work in the area of   technology;
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in the use of PowerSchool preferred;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written); Considerable knowledge of the student information management system used by the school system,  operating procedures, related components, capabilities, limitations and system requirements;
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with 
• MicroSoft Office software programs – Word, Excel, AS400, and other student information software packages required; and,
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of five years of work experience in accounting principles, procedures and regulations, preferred; Good communication skills (verbal and written) and visual acuity; Be bondable for the performance of duties;
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, and Excel,     SchoolFunds and LINQ software required

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal and Director of Testing/Accountability Services

JOB GOAL:  Performs specialized technical and administrative work in the support, operation and coordination of the computerized student information management system for Edgecombe County Public Schools.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (DATA MANAGER):

• Assists school-based personnel in implementing standards and operating procedures established for management of student data;

• Collects data from staff, consolidates and creates summary databases/reports, as needed;

• Uses common software packages (word processing, spreadsheet) to produce additional reports, department specific assignments and program management area(s), as assigned;

• Provides assistance in all areas of student information, developing attendance reporting formats, grade reporting, registration and scheduling, discipline reporting, etc.

• Works directly with teachers in the use of the electronic gradebook system; 

• Trains and communicates PowerSchool procedures to designated school backup person on a regular basis;

• Relays all new information on PowerSchool policies and procedures to appropriate school personnel; 

• Completes required program reports in accordance with local, State and Federal 

   guidelines; and,

• Performs other such duties, which may be assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (BOOKKEEPER): 

• Performs office administrative duties and assignments;
• Performs accounting functions and assignments;
• Maintains records to assure timely audit of books and records;
• Communicates financial information to staff, as needed;
• Performs sedentary work (carry, push, pull or move objects), as needed;
• Provides other such duties, which may be assigned. 

SALARY: Edgecombe County Public Schools Classified Salary Schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  12 months/8 hours per day, or as determined by 

funding/program needs.  

EVALUATION: Annually, Classified Personnel Appraisal Instrument

DISCLAIMER 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.