Special Education Data Specialist

State of Montana
Helena, MT
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

This position provides leadership and management of the special education records and information management system portion of the Achievement in Montana (AIM) electronic reporting system. The special education records and information management system serves as the Department of Special Education's primary accountability system for special education and related services provided to more than 21,000 students with disabilities state-wide.

What You Will Do

The effective management of this system is critical to the state of Montana’s ability to meet the Department of Education accountability requirements that provide federal funds for the support of special education services.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will be skilled in organizational, analytical, planning, and strategic thinking, and will be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of the Student Information Systems or IEP platforms, including Achievement in Montana (AIM) system.
  • Knowledge of the relationship between the data warehouse and the special education components of AIM.
  • Ability to gather, interpret, and generate data reports.
  • Knowledge of how to trouble shoot login problems, password issues, and basic technical glitches for users.
  • Skilled in organizational, analytical, planning, and strategic thinking.
  • Skilled in strong operational, project, and time management.
  • Skilled in verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

  • Work/life balance
  • Family friendly
  • Dedicated and caring colleagues
  • Health coverage
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
  • Opportunities and room for professional growth
  • Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
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