Technology Dept. Database Support Technician

Newtown Public Schools
Technology Database Support Technician

Position: Technology Database Support Technician
Location: District Technology Office, Municipal Center
Reports to: Director of Technology
Start Date: Immediate
Remuneration: $29.06/hour (reduced by 3% during 90-day probationary period)

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students
and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching, and retaining a
highly motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look
forward to meeting you!

Position Overview:

The Technology Database Support Technician supports the District Database Administrator and
school staff in managing and maintaining the district’s student information systems (SIS). This
role ensures accurate student data management, assists with state reporting, supports system
integrations, and provides guidance to end users on PowerSchool and related applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Information System (SIS) Management:
 Maintain accurate student records across PowerSchool, PowerSchool Enrollment, and

other district-used SIS platforms.
 Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with district and state requirements.
 Assist with data synchronization between PowerSchool and other databases, such as

Clever, Mosaic, SNAP Health Center, and learning applications such as Lexia, IXL, and
iReady.

 Monitor and update student data, including registration, transfers, English Learner (EL)
status, Free/Reduced Lunch eligibility, and Special Education/504 status.

 Implement and support the annual student online registration process, troubleshooting
issues for schools and parents.

 Assist with start-of-year and end-of-year SIS updates, including student health (SNAP)
and cafeteria (Mosaic) databases.

State & Compliance Reporting:
 Manage State of Connecticut (CT) reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate

data submission.
 Work with district departments to validate, certify, and distribute required state reports.
 Support pupil services in managing student data for state reporting, including outplaced

and SPED student records.

User Support & Training:
 Provide support to administrators, staff, students, and parents on PowerSchool and

district applications.
 Assist staff with School Messenger, troubleshooting contact issues, messaging methods,

and generating reports.
 Train and guide end users on routine PowerSchool functions and reporting features.

Newtown Public Schools
Technology Database Support Technician

Data Integration & Coordination:
 Monitor and resolve data sync issues with Clever and other educational applications.
 Collaborate with the business office to maintain accurate Free/Reduced Lunch data

between Mosaic and PowerSchool for federal and state reporting.
 Coordinate with photography vendors to ensure student and staff data is updated for

picture days and ID card distribution for elementary students.

Qualifications & Skills:

 Experience with PowerSchool or similar Student Information Systems preferred.
 Understanding how databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL

Server work.
 Familiarity with state reporting requirements and educational data management.
 Understanding of data security, privacy regulations, and district policies.
 Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
 Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot database and SIS-related

issues.
 Excellent communication skills and the ability to train end users.

Application: We invite you to apply online through the following link by February 14, 2025:
http://applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all
qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice,
education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy,
genetic information, veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited
by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational
qualification.

1/31/2025