What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor - Student Information Coordinator - Information Systems 2025-2026 position at Mesa Public Schools?
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Full-time
Base Salary:
$67,327.00
Class/Calendar:
C53-IS, 12 months
Benefits:
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To provide an in-depth understanding of the functionality and design of the district’s student information applications; to authorize and execute test plans for new releases; to facilitate district-wide processing initiatives; and to ensure the integrity of information reported to the state (SAIS) and other outside agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Responsible for the integrity of student information within Synergy’s Student Information System (SIS)
- Customize SIS modules to accommodate data needs through the coding and programming of new fields, screens, queries, and reports
- Analyze and evaluate ongoing functionality of SIS through testing, research, diagnosis; document and report software bugs, enhancement requirements, and other issues
- Maintain expertise of SIS applications as the specialist for programmers and end-users
- Document and report system-related issues to vendor to improve product quality and ease of use
- Perform testing and verification of software prior to release of student information applications
- Coordinate with development team to ensure that all enhancements are successfully implemented
- Verify fixes provided by developers and perform appropriate regression testing
- Ensure documentation is maintained and updated for all systems
- Facilitate district-wide processing initiatives related to student information systems
- Develop student information standards and conduct regular data integrity reviews to ensure compliance with state reporting standards
- Assist with the analysis, design and integration of new technology solutions
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.
Education:
- Degree in computer science or three years of professional experience in a complex computer network environment
- Experience with SIS, Genesis, or another student information system, as well as district recordkeeping standards and state reporting guidelines
This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
- Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery; high math aptitude
- Ability to learn quickly, grasp new concepts and work with limited supervision
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple functions while working with frequent interruptions and managing heavy telephone support traffic
- Ability to perform complex technical tasks and meet continual need to upgrade skills
- Ability to analyze an environment to make recommendations to best meet end-user and district needs
- Ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines and maintain schedules
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); collaborate and work with district personnel and outside groups of varying technical skill
This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office, classroom, or other settings, and if there are physical activities like standing, walking, or lifting.
- Primarily works in an office within a school district administration building or school
- Extensive use of computers and student information systems (SIS) to input, analyze, and report data.
- Must adhere to strict confidentiality regulations, such as FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), when handling student records
- Prolonged periods of sitting while working on a computer
- May need to lift and carry binders, files, or small office equipment (typically under 20 lbs)
- Occasional walking within the school or district office for meetings or to access records
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
Salary : $67,327
