[Remote-Position] PowerSchool Administrator (Virtual)

Key Job Details:

• Compensation: a competitive salary
• Company: Workwarp
• Position: Powerschool Administrator
• Location: Remote
• Start Date: Immediate openings available

 

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Job Description Over 20 years ago, Stride was founded to provide personalized learning - powered by technology. We reached students where they were in their own journeys. We knocked down their barriers to great education. And we gave every learner equal opportunity to succeed - however they defined success. Stride innovated the learning experience with online and blended learning that prepared them for their lives ahead. Stride is a community of passionate leaders. Whether teachers, engineers, curriculum writers, or financial managers - whatever your expertise or role, we all work to empower futures through learning. And changing the trajectory of learning itself is one of our greatest missions. Join us in developing more effective ways to learn and helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to make their way forward in life. The PowerSchool Administrator will serve as a leading subject matter expert for the PowerSchool application including the initial implementation across managed schools. The PowerSchool Administrator is responsible for administering and managing the PowerSchool Student Information System in multiple states. The PowerSchool Administrator will work directly with the Product Director to establish best practices agreed upon with our business and school leads. Continuous communication with Product, Business Leads and Technology leadership will be critical to success in this position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. • Own the technical administration of PowerSchool, PowerPack, eCollect, and PowerSchool customizations across all Managed Schools • Train and assist school administrators, faculty, and staff with using these programs • Analyze user requirements and design functional specifications for extending PowerSchool (and edge systems as needed) to include new functionality, such as enhanced reporting and data • Maintain the current PowerSchool environments, including user accounts and security groups/roles, and recommend improvements in processes and work • Engage with support to plan, implement, coach, and train for new releases and program updates • Create and maintain advanced reporting capabilities within PowerSchool • Monitor ongoing operations and data integrity and do periodic student data audits • Support data analysis, student assessments and grading, and other reporting needs • Work with staff to align PowerSchool parameters to academic and other policies • Maintain appropriate system documentation on procedures and configurations • Provide technical assistance and user support for IT tickets and issues related to PowerSchool and eCollect • Oversee accuracy of student enrollments, student transfers, student withdrawals, discipline, grading, and scheduling in PowerSchool • Work with staff from multiple schools to ensure attendance and enrollment records are accurate • Troubleshoot report card and transcript errors • Manage the End of year and Start of Year process • Provide technical assistance and support for PowerSchool and all linked programs/applications • Point person for data integration which includes rostering and single sign-on with 3rd party vendor solutions • Collaborate with various local and state agencies to secure relevant information and submit required forms. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Five or more (5+) years of experience as PowerSchool Administrator • Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Ability to multi-task, plan timelines, and coordinate with various departments; excellent time management, self-motivated • Advanced SQL, scripting, HTML, and reporting skills • Competent in PowerSchool object reports and APEX reporting • Ability to reconcile and analyze large datasets • Advanced Excel expertise • Academic software knowledge and experience (LMS, Content Management Systems, etc.) • Experience with Learning Support and Student Assessment systems and/or other types of data analysis systems • Familiar with Agile environment • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others • Must have the ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis in a remote position • Self-starter, leader in field, and fosters an environment of collaboration • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency. • Ability to travel 10% of the time • Ability to clear required background check • < Remote About the Company: Stride, Inc. Apply Job!

 

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