INFORMATION ANALYST (2313)

Location Type: Remote: open to residents of any country

Industry: Classified, Information Tech. / Computer Svcs.

Company: Glendale Unified School District

About the Employer

In Glendale Unified schools, we focus on maximizing student achievement, fostering students’ social and emotional growth, and creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where all children can learn and thrive. Glendale Unified is the third largest school district in Los Angeles County. We proudly serve 25,000 students in preschool through 12th grade and beyond.

We proudly offer dual immersion programs in seven languages; Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Glendale Unified also offers six magnet schools focused on technology, world languages, and visual and performing arts, and a wide variety of Career and Technical Education pathways beginning in middle school. Through a collaborative partnership with Glendale Community College, Glendale Unified offers students multiple opportunities to earn college credit before they graduate from high school, including our Hoover Early College Academy and Glendale High Cloud Computing and Computer Science Academy. We are excelling together to provide our students with endless pathways for success! Several of our schools are recipients of prestigious awards such as: National Blue Ribbon Schools, California Distinguished Schools, California Gold Ribbon Schools, and Title I Academic Achieving Schools.

Glendale Unified is a diverse school district that welcomes students and families from all over the world. Our students come from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and speak 35 different languages.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director, Educational Technology and Information Services, the Information Analyst performs a variety of tasks related to the management of school enrollment, testing and data management; sets up, maintains and runs reports on the district’s computerized student information system and all related software/databases; analyzes data for state reporting; imports and/or converts data into other programs and databases; provides support for student testing data.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION

INFORMATION ANALYST

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Director, Educational Technology and Information Services; the Information Analyst performs a variety of tasks related to the management of school enrollment, testing and data management; sets up, maintains and runs reports on the district’s computerized student information system and all related software/databases; analyzes data for state reporting; imports and/or converts data into other programs and databases; provides support for student testing data.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS BETWEEN CLASSES

An Information Analyst is responsible for creating custom reports to deliver requested information from the student information system to various departments. They are also responsible for the database’s integrity; creating and maintaining database user accounts; submitting required reports to the state; and supporting users with questions regarding the student information system.

A Customer Support Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of computer hardware, software and for both Intel-based and Macintosh-based installed technology. This includes knowledge of operating tools and advanced electronic hardware and software analysis equipment for diagnosing, repairing and resolving hardware and software problems on individual workstations and peripheral equipment.

A Network Technician participates in the planning and installation and ongoing maintenance of the District’s wide area network and local area networks. This includes providing technical support for software and hardware associated with the networks, ensuring the reliable interface among the District’s local area networks, access to mainframe systems and the worldwide web/internet; and participating in the planning, implementation and maintenance of network security.

A Supervisor, Educational Technology and Information Services supervises an information systems unit and participates in the work of the unit.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Set up, maintain and run reports on the district’s Microsoft SQL-based student information system and all related software/databases.

Maintain the district’s student information system for the purpose of ensuring its availability and reliable operation.

Analyze data for State Report submission – CBEDS, CALPADS, Annual Maintenance, Anomalies, State Identifiers, etc.

Customer support; hardware and software troubleshooting.

Train staff on student information systems and new procedures.

Maintain computer operator security.

Import and convert data into other programs and databases.

Provide support for student testing data.

Compose technical and non-technical materials (e.g., reports, memos, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.

Perform related duties as assigned.

CLASS QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Student information systems.

Structured Query Language (SQL), usage and maintenance of relational databases.

Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios.

Ability to:

Schedule activities and/or meetings.

Routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data.

Be flexible to work independently or with others in a wide variety of circumstances.

Work with data utilizing specific, defined processes.

Work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.

Independently solve problems, while working with others, to analyze issues and create action plans.

Review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions.

Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Minimum Requirements:

One year of recent experience in the usage of various databases, including Structured Query Language (SQL), and creation of custom reports.

Desirable Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree and experience with Q/Zangle Student Information System are highly desirable.

Certificates and/or completed courses in job-related field are desirable.

Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

04/2013 – New Classification Established by the Personnel Commission

04/10/2017 – Minor Revisions

06/13/2017 – Minor Revision to Employment Standards

Requirements / Qualifications

Recruitment Type: OPEN COMPETITIVE
Location: Glendale Unified School District Administration Center 91206, California
Department: Educational Technology & Information Services
CURRENT VACANCY: One full-time position (8 hrs./day, 12 mos./yr.) with the Educational Technology and Information Services, at the Administration Center. The position includes full district-paid benefits. Health and welfare district contribution is $39,790 annually.

Note: A more complete list of qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and other details for this classification* can be found on our web site at www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd/classspecs.
*Pending revision of class description by Personnel Commission.

No online application process through EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd

Minimum Requirements:

One year of recent experience in the usage of various databases, including Structured Query Language (SQL), and creation of custom reports.

Desirable Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree and experience with Q Student Information System are highly desirable.

Certificates and/or completed courses in job-related field are desirable.

Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

No online application process through EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd
Step-by-step online employment application guide:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd/helpandsupport/applicationguide
Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1378.

Incomplete applications are disqualified. Application materials must clearly demonstrate that applicants meet all minimum requirements for the job. Attached resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed district application. Required documents must be scanned and attached to the completed application form.
A review of applicants’ experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on the evaluation, those whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details at the appropriate time.
Salary: Salary amounts listed above indicate the first and last steps of the range.
Probationary period: 130 days of paid service.
Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.

Comments and Other Information

Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District’s Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1500, nkhemichian@gusd.net
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net