Student Information Systems Specialist

Job Description

The Student Information Systems Specialist serves as the district’s primary expert and administrator for PowerSchool, ensuring accurate, secure, and efficient management of all student data. This role supports district operations by maintaining data integrity, optimizing system functionality, training staff, and ensuring compliance with state and federal reporting requirements. The Specialist collaborates with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and IT personnel to ensure PowerSchool effectively supports instructional and operational needs.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

SUMMARY: The Student Information Systems Specialist serves as the district’s primary expert and administrator for PowerSchool, ensuring accurate, secure, and efficient management of all student data. This role supports district operations by maintaining data integrity, optimizing system functionality, training staff, and ensuring compliance with state and federal reporting requirements. The Specialist collaborates with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and IT personnel to ensure PowerSchool effectively supports instructional and operational needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

PowerSchool Administration & Support

• Serve as the district’s lead PowerSchool administrator, managing communicating configuration, user accounts, security permissions, and system updates.

• Troubleshoot PowerSchool issues, coordinate with vendors and

• Customize PowerSchool settings, reports, and data fields to meet district needs.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all student information within PowerSchool.

• Prepare and submit required state and federal data collections (e.g., EMIS or state‑specific reporting).

• Develop and maintain custom data reports, dashboards, and extracts for district leadership.

• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with FERPA and district data governance policies.

Training & End‑User Support

• Provide ongoing training and support for school staff, including counselors, teachers, and administrators.

• Create user guides, documentation, and training materials to support consistent data entry practices.

• Offer one‑on‑one and group training sessions to improve staff proficiency with PowerSchool.

System Optimization & Process Improvement

• Analyze district workflows and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.

• Collaborate with IT and instructional teams to integrate PowerSchool with third‑party systems

• Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for enhancement.

Collaboration & Communication

• Act as a liaison between departments and the national teams regarding student data needs.

• Communicate system updates, deadlines, and best practices

• Support district initiatives requiring student data analysis or system configuration.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with PowerSchool (administration, data management, or reporting).

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Education, Data Management, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of student data systems, data privacy laws, and reporting requirements.

• Proficiency with spreadsheets, data analysis tools, and report creation.

• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to train non‑technical users.

Certificates and Licenses: None Required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience in a K–12 school district environment.

• Familiarity with state reporting systems (e.g., EMIS or equivalent).

• Experience with SQL, data imports/exports, or API integrations.

• Knowledge of related systems such as SchoolMessenger, Clever, or LMS platforms.

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. 

• We anticipate the annual salary of this role to be between $52,334.00 - $65,418.00. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This rate is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a remote position

OHVA Student Information Systems Specialist

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.