Information Systems Analyst

About the Employer

Our Vision

• We are a community committed to educating and empowering our students to think creatively, act responsibly, and communicate effectively in order to be successful members of society and make a positive impact on the lives of others. Our Mission

• Working collaboratively with all stakeholders, the Bassett Unified School District will provide engaging and rigorous learning opportunities, using integrated technology in state-of the-art learning environments, to graduate College and Career Ready students. The Human Resource Services team strives for excellence in customer service and a high level of professionalism when interacting with fellow employees and stakeholders.
  
  We work in partnership with leadership and their teams, individual employees, and stakeholders to provide programs and services that create a supportive environment. We continue to strive to provide quality HR services to attract, develop, motivate and retain a diverse workforce within our Bassett community.

Job Summary

Job Summary

THIS POSITION IS DUAL CERTIFICATION AND IS OPEN TO BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES Vacancies: 1 Hours: 8 Hours/Day (Monday

• Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM) Months: 12 Eligibility Lists: One list will be created from Open Competitive and Promotional candidates BASIC FUNCTION:
  
  Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer or assigned designee, supports the planning, implementation, data entry, data retrieval, and assessment of data collection and reporting procedures to meet Federal, State, and Local requirements. Engages in problem solving and analytical tasks to ensure the accuracy and security of student data across multiple databases. Performs a variety of technical duties to maintain precise and secure student data.
  
  Additionally, provides expert technical support and training to District Office and school-site personnel users, enhancing their proficiency in utilizing data processing system applications. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The classification of Information Systems Analyst is distinguished from the Senior Information Systems Analyst in that while both maintain student and educational data systems, the former performs technical work and supports professional analysis and research studies.
  
  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Assists with District compliance with mandated electronic state, federal and other reporting systems.
  
  Prepares and distributes a variety of reports used for student support services functions including attendance, grades, course work, schedules, progress, and report cards, SSID numbers, graduation lists, etc. Participates in training, developing and providing in-service activities and procedural manuals to administrators, teachers, and classified staff regarding reporting procedures for enrollment/attendance, FTE, student records, special education, and Student Information System application.
  
  Monitors systems for effective information retrieval, accessibility and file transfers; confers with appropriate ope

View Job Description

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

THIS POSITION IS DUAL CERTIFICATION AND IS OPEN TO BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES Vacancies: 1 Hours: 8 Hours/Day (Monday

• Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM) Months: 12 Eligibility Lists: One list will be created from Open Competitive and Promotional candidates BASIC FUNCTION:
  
  Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer or assigned designee, supports the planning, implementation, data entry, data retrieval, and assessment of data collection and reporting procedures to meet Federal, State, and Local requirements. Engages in problem solving and analytical tasks to ensure the accuracy and security of student data across multiple databases. Performs a variety of technical duties to maintain precise and secure student data.
  
  Additionally, provides expert technical support and training to District Office and school-site personnel users, enhancing their proficiency in utilizing data processing system applications. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The classification of Information Systems Analyst is distinguished from the Senior Information Systems Analyst in that while both maintain student and educational data systems, the former performs technical work and supports professional analysis and research studies.
  
  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Assists with District compliance with mandated electronic state, federal and other reporting systems.
  
  Prepares and distributes a variety of reports used for student support services functions including attendance, grades, course work, schedules, progress, and report cards, SSID numbers, graduation lists, etc. Participates in training, developing and providing in-service activities and procedural manuals to administrators, teachers, and classified staff regarding reporting procedures for enrollment/attendance, FTE, student records, special education, and Student Information System application.
  
  Monitors systems for effective information retrieval, accessibility and file transfers; confers with appropriate operating units and provides solutions when discrepancies, errors or omissions occur. Documents user challenges; generates work orders, performs repairs, workflow efficiencies, and adjustments; refers complex issues to appropriate personnel or external vendors and service providers; actively contributes to the repair process and potential system enhancements. Performs data processing and system maintenance tasks as it relates to the student database systems.
  
  Performs functions related to student information system administration, including troubleshooting Master Schedule issues, creating new Board approved courses, year-end crossover, summer school, and new year rollover procedures for each school site; verifies integrity of data when importing and exporting data to various educational vendor or educational entity to and from student information system. Coordinates the compilation of and uploading of student information data to the District's web-based student assessment platform, the District's mass notification engine and other systems. Develops Views, Queries, and utilizes APIs with a strong emphasis on security and privacy to extract pertinent information from the student information system for users and various organizations, including photographers, the military, building contractors, audit companies, third party vendors, via SFTP, etc.
  
  Ensures a secure and privacy-centric mindset in report retrieval, SQL database administration, and API integration to safeguard sensitive data and maintain confidentiality. Attends a variety of meetings, conferences and workshops to maintain current knowledge of technological advances related to assigned activities. Creates and deploys images for all equipment.
  
  Troubleshoots meeting equipment. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of experience, education, and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
  
  A typical combination would be the following: Education: Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics, Business Information Systems, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is required. Experience: Two (2) years of experience working in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field performing duties such as: maintenance of computer software systems and databases, troubleshooting, user support and data processing.
  
  Experience with SQL and Student Information System(s) is required. Equivalencies: College level coursework may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. Language Requirements:
  
  None License and Certifications: Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain insurability per District's requirements. Completion of CALPADS training module is required within probationary period.
  
  APPLICATION & EXAMINATION PROCESS APPLICATION 1 - Complete an ONLINE Bassett USD employment application by clicking the "Apply" button above. All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time.
  
  Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy.
  
  It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified. Note: You will eventually be disqualified in the recruitment process if you fail to disclose relevant information regarding your conviction history. It is the disclosure of the conviction that is most important in many cases.
  
  SCREENING PROCESS 2 - Applications will be screened to select the most qualified candidates. The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, documentation/certification screening, and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.
  
  EXAMINATION PROCESS 3 - The examination plan will consist of: a. Written Exam (40% of final score) - April 23, 2024 b. Oral Exam (60% of final score ) - May 1, 2024 Visit our Recruitment Calendar for more details.
  
  Examination dates may change or be canceled without advance notice. The examination may consist of any combination of a(n): training and experience (T&E) evaluation, written knowledge test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related.
  
  A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on an eligibility list. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than two (2) days prior to the examination by emailing jsanchez@bassettusd.org or calling 626-931-7984. EXAM PROTESTS Protest of any part of the exam process must be in writing and submitted to the Personnel Director no later than five (5) working days from the date you participated in the exam.
  
  Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and shall include supporting documentation or references. Protests must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. Protests should NOT be based on receiving unexpected results.
  
  We cannot be responsible for lost mail, misdirected mail, or failure of mail to be delivered after it has been entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service. ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY Candidates who are successful in all screening and testing stages will be placed on an eligibility list.
  
  Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after one (1) year. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one year or expire sooner than one year.
  
  Eligibility lists may be merged, in which case candidate ranks may change. SELECTION PROCESS Candidates on the eligibility list will be called in rank order to participate in final selection interviews with the hiring manager until three ranks of candidates have accepted the invitation to interview. Ranks may include ties so more than three candidates may be called to interview for one vacancy.
  
  Please note that candidates will be removed from the eligibility list for declining the invitation to interview more than three (3) times. OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT Official offers of employment are ONLY made by the Bassett Unified School District Personnel Commission office. Offers are subject to satisfactory completion of ALL the pre-employment processing including: successful completion of a drug test, tuberculosis examination, fingerprint clearance by the California Department of Justice, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
  
  ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT All new regular classified employees shall be paid in accordance with the salary range established for the class to which assigned. Initial placement will normally be the first step of the salary range. However, a new employee may receive advanced step placement with an approval from the Personnel Commission.
  
  Requests for advanced step must be submitted in writing to the Personnel Commission office before the employee's first day of work. Approval will be based on the following criteria: a. Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class. b.
  
  Additional education at the college level when related to the position, beyond the established educational requirements for entry into the class. c. Evidence of currently receiving a salary greater than the first step of the salary for the classification. An Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here https://edjoinprodstoragewest.blob.core.windows.net/jobdescriptions/347/Information Systems Analyst-20190903142931.pdf