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Reports Specialist

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Reports Specialist CODE: 5050
WORKING TITLE: GRADE: 22
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, coordinates and manages the systemwide central records unit responsible for the control of all systemwide forms, and coordinates the collection and dissemination of statistical data used for federal, state, and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) reports; ensures coordination of policies, regulations, forms, and records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: This position requires knowledge of all of the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS) to include commitment to students, knowledge of job, professionalism, interpersonal, communication, organization, and problem solving.Demonstrated skill and ability to maintain a system of central records, to include current and historic files and the disposal of outdated records. Considerable knowledge of record-keeping procedures. Considerable knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements relating to retention of information about MCPS. Considerable knowledge of mainframe and personal computers and the kinds of information stored on and used with each. Ability to determine a match between existing data files and required reporting formats, and to calculate basic statistics from existing data. Ability to write clear, concise memoranda to a variety of people with different purposes. Ability to organize and manage several tasks concurrently. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with course work in business, public administration,statistics and computer applications, or closely related subject areas. .  Considerable experience in analyzing, collecting, and reporting data; interpreting computer outputs; identifying errors; and solving problems relating to statistical data.  Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

 

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Some overtime/weekend work.
PAID OVERTIME: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitors Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) regulations regarding records retention.

Supervises the MCPS Records Management program, ensuring that records comply with federal, state, and school system policies and regulations.

Supervises the management of the off-site Central Records facility, which maintains inactive records and microfilm records for long-term retention, and provides consultation to staff on records creation, maintenance, and retention.

Supervises the Forms Management program, which collects information in accordance with federal, state, and system policies and regulations.

Designs systemwide forms and ensures that the forms are produced in the most efficient way and that the number and quantity are in sufficient supply.

Monitors all requests for data/information received by the superintendent's office and processes all requests for student directory information.

Monitors for the superintendent's office the submission of reports to outside agencies prepared by all organizational units of MCPS.

Supervises the ordering and distribution of diplomas for all students.

Organizes and prepares a wide range of statistical reports, such as the MCPS statistical profiles, individual school reports, the Office for Civil Rights report, and class size reports.

Keeps abreast of local, state, and national developments in order to affect change in operations.

Keeps abreast of current technologies that allow records and forms to be addressed in the most effective and efficient manner.

Prepares an annual budget with supporting data to the superintendent and the Board of Education.

Encourages staff to participate in workshops and training sessions designed to improve work related competencies.

Selects, assigns, supervises and evaluates staff.

Performs related work as required.

Class Established: 9/01
Date(s) Reviewed:
Date(s) Revised: 3/2008

This description may be changed at any time.

Note: A general guide to class description, which includes definitions of standard terms used, is considered an integral part of this description and is available from the Office of Human Resources.

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