DATA SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (Promotional & Open Competitive)

San Lorenzo Unified School District
15510 Usher St, San Lorenzo, California 94580 United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 16, 2025
  • Salary: 5774 - 7034.27 Monthly USD
  • Full Time
  • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Job Description

    BASIC FUNCTION:

    Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, collect, input and analyze data to meet various local, state, federal and/or program reporting needs; perform independent and complex technical duties in the maintenance of databases and data systems; generate various reports and analyze the output of data to ensure accuracy and integrity; act as liaison between department and external agencies regarding data and data systems; support and train system users throughout the District in the use of assigned data systems

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    Perform independent and complex technical duties in the maintenance of databases and data systems; collect, input, analyze and manipulate data used in the daily operation of student instruction and/or department function; develop and utilize systems for data backup to ensure the safety and integrity of data

    Generate and prepare data reports for local, state, federal and/or program reporting needs; sort, filter, query and manipulate data to meet reporting needs and to inform administration regarding student instruction and needs; extract and migrate data from one system to another to ensure integrity of data and for backup purposes

    Serve as liaison between department and system users within the District for the purpose of providing end-user support and guidance; serve as liaison between the department, school office staff and external agencies regarding data reporting needs in accordance with applicable regulations and/or requirements

    Provide training and support to staff in the use of assigned data systems; provide technical support to system users to troubleshoot data errors and reporting issues; coordinate with external agencies receiving data to identify and correct data errors and discrepancies; work with technology support staff to identify and fix system glitches

    Perform clerical duties involving independent judgement and action and requiring in-depth knowledge of department function; compile information and prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned program/department; establish and maintain filing system; process and evaluate various forms for accuracy and completeness as needed

    Receive, open, sort, and process incoming mail containing original/legal documents and respond to office emails

    Operate a variety of office equipment including computer, copier, fax machine and assigned software

    Communicate with personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns

    OTHER DUTIES:

    Perform related duties as assigned

    KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

    KNOWLEDGE OF:

    Various database software systems, including spreadsheets and online data platforms

    Methods and techniques used to mine data, including the use of data queries

    Desktop and network operating systems

    Data collection and data analysis methods and procedures

    Installation procedures for computer software programs

    Methods for storing, restoring and maintaining data files

    Methods and techniques used to troubleshoot data system errors

    Techniques used to generate reports and prepare data according to defined specifications

    Techniques used to train people in the use of data systems

    Record keeping and filing techniques

    Record retrieval and storage systems

    Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

    Operation of a computer and assigned software

    Modern office practices, procedures and equipment

    Basic public relations techniques

    Mathematic calculations

    ABILITY TO:

    Collect, input, analyze and manipulate data using various data software systems

    Query, sort, filter and manipulate data to meet reporting needs

    Analyze data systems, and identify and troubleshoot problems and issues

    Generate and prepare database reports to meet program, state and federal requirements

    Extract and migrate data from one system to another while maintaining data integrity

    Perform research, analyze data and produce a variety of reports

    Implement a system to backup and store data

    Respond to system users, and provide training and support in the use of database systems

    Read, understand, explain and implement technical material from manuals

    Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with users of varying degrees of skill

    Prepare and present complete and accurate electronic and written reports

    Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

    Present technical concepts clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

    Meet schedules and timelines

    Work independently with minimum direct supervision

    Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

    Perform clerical support duties involving independent judgment

    Answer telephones and greet the public courteously

    Type or input data at an acceptable rate of speed

    Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and assigned software

    Understand and follow oral and written directions

    Compose correspondence and written materials independently or from oral instructions

    Receive, sort and distribute mail

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    Any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to: Associate’s degree in data science, data analytics, statistics or related field and two years of progressively responsible experience in database management, data system operations or closely related field

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    ENVIRONMENT:

    Office environment

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse-type devices

    Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

    Seeing to read information from a variety of manual and electronic sources

    Hearing and speaking to exchange information

    Reaching overhead and above shoulders to retrieve materials and supplies

    Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials, or install software and/or equipment

    Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling materials/supplies

    Applicants invited to advance in this recruitment, the exam and interview dates are currently as follows:

    Examination #1 - August 14, 2025

    Examination #2 - TBD

    Exam Location will be announced in the invite email.

    Dates are tentative, but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No Make-up dates will be offered.

    OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The duration of the eligibility list is one (1) year unless extended by the Personnel Commission. Eligibility lists established from this recruitment will be used for full-time, part-time and limited term positions.

    New employees to the district are placed on step A of the salary schedule. The maximum salary is reached after 3 ½ years of employment.

    Recruitments that list Promotional and Open Competitive opportunities may result in one of the following: 1) a dual-certified eligibility list in which internal employees of the San Lorenzo Unified School District are awarded seniority points to their final passing score before placement on the eligibility list, or 2) two separate eligibility lists consisting of candidates on a promotional only list and an open list. In the latter case, candidates on the promotional list are referred to the hiring authority before candidates on the open. However, when less than three ranks exist on the promotional list, the open list will be utilized to complete a total of three ranks.

    Closing Date/Time: Tue, 05 Aug 2025
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • San Lorenzo Unified School District
    • San Lorenzo Unified School District

    San Lorenzo Community
    The Community of San Lorenzo is situated in unincorporated Alameda County between the cities of San Leandro and Hayward. The 2010 United States Census reported that 23,452 people, 7,425 households, and 5,792 families reside in San Lorenzo. The population density is approximately 8,488 people per square mile (3,276.8/km²). The racial makeup is approximately 47.4% White (32.4% non-Hispanic), 4.8% African American (4.5% non-Hispanic), 1.0% Native American, 21.6% Asian, 0.8% Pacific Islander, 17.9% from other races, and 6.5% from two or more races. Roughly 37.7% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.  The school district boundaries include parts of the cities of San Leandro and Hayward. 

    San Lorenzo Students
    The students of San Lorenzo represent the diversity of the town's past and present. Of the students attending TK-12 schools in San Lorenzo, 56% are Hispanic/Latino, 13% are Asian, 12% are Black/African American, nine percent are white, eight percent are Filipino and two percent are of other races. Forty two percent of the students in San Lorenzo speak Spanish as their first language, while 40% speak English as their first languages. Other languages represented include Cantonese/Mandarin (7% ), Tagalog (4% ), Vietnamese (3%) and Arabic (3%). Three percent of our students speak one of 37 other languages. Of the approximately 10,500 students, 69% are eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program.  Seventy-two percent of the District's students are either socio-economically disadvantaged, English Learners or Foster Youth. Many of our students fall into more than one of these categories, but can only be counted once.

    San Lorenzo School District
    The district was established on November 8, 1859 and is one of the oldest continuously operating school systems in the State of California. From a humble beginning in 1850 with only six students and a tiny portable schoolhouse, the District reached its peak size in 1970 with 18,000 students enrolled in 28 schools. The current Superintendent of the district is Dr. Fred Brill who has served the community since 2014. The district collaborates with multiple city and county government departments to access and organize services for students and families. The school district partners with many local initiatives to create multiple opportunities for students and families. These partnerships include Alameda County Supervisors and Alameda County Office of Education to provide services to community members ages 11-24 at the REACH Ashland Youth Center.

    Currently, San Lorenzo Unified School District consists of nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high school sites. The District Independent Contracted Education (DICE) program gives students the chance to receive several hours of instruction each week one on one with a highly qualified teacher, while taking on the obligation to complete an additional number of study hours at home.  In 2004, the school district adopted wall to wall Small Learning Communities and offers eight different programs for all 3300 high school students.  

    District-wide all teachers have focused on implementation of Common Core State Standards to guide classroom instruction. Administrators and teachers use multiple measures of assessment, including NWEA and CAASPP to determine program needs. Teachers utilize formative and summative data across grade and subject areas to inform instruction. Weekly collaboration, planning and analysis of lesson objectives, student work samples, and performance on common assessments drive the delivery of curriculum and the instructional strategies utilized. Analysis of data determines intervention course offerings.

     

     

     

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