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Instructional Data Assistant |
6870 |
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the direction of school administrators, the IDA assists
with the collection, analysis and dissemination of instructional
data in elementary and middle schools. The IDA enters data
into and extracts data from system-wide databases preparing
reports for use by teachers and administrators. Using Microsoft
office and proprietary software to analyze data and to
develop spreadsheets, reports and presentations that provide
formative and summative data useful in evaluating and improving
instruction. |
| Working
knowledge of desktop computers and common software including
word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation
software. Knowledge or data analysis techniques and strategies
sufficient for analyzing student data to assess the impact
of specific instructional strategies on the continuous
improvement of teaching and learning. Some knowledge of
common office equipment. Demonstrated ability to present
data analysis results to school staff and to community
groups such as the PSTA. Ability to work with students,
teachers and school leadership staff demonstrating these
core competencies described in the Supporting Services
Professional Growth System: commitment to students, knowledge
of job, professionalism, interpersonal, communication and
organization skills, and problem solving competencies. |
| Completion
of AA degree or equivalent training including some exposure
to data systems. College-level coursework in computer science,
statistics and data analysis preferred. Some experience
working with children and adolescents, preferably in a
school or other instructional setting. Experience using
word processing, presentation software and spreadsheets
to generate reports and to make presentations. Knowledge
of analytical software and basic statistical analysis.
Experience with data entry procedures using a PC or other
data entry terminal. General knowledge of elementary and
middle school curriculum. 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. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Ability to work for extended periods using a PC for
data entry and retrieval. |
| (Frequent overtime
or night work required, etc.) None |
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Inputs, downloads, organizes, and analyzes student
data used for instructional purposes using shared accountability
and local school databases. Develops and prints reports
on student data. Suggests relationships between data
trends, curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Proficient
in the use of computer applications, presents information
to administration, staff, students, and community.
Responds to data requests from administrators and teachers.
Designs and conducts presentations of data and associated
data analysis to school, school system and community
groups. Maintains and updates class lists and rosters.
Provides training to administration, staff, students,
and community. Orders supplies and materials. Participates
in training to remain current on data sources, data
analysis techniques and strategies for developing and
conducting presentations. Serves on/interacts with
school leadership teams to promote the continuous improvement
of instruction. Assists in classrooms in emergencies.
Performs related tasks.
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