SCHOOL SUPPORT ANALYST IV- MASTER SCHEDULER

This position will support, consult, make recommendations, communicate and train district users on various modules within the Student Information System (SIS), currently Synergy®, primarily Scheduling, Grade Reporting, and Graduation Requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Train and support users in various settings (individuals, small groups, large groups) especially in areas of scheduling.
• Take school schedules from inception to a working model within an SIS.
• Work with School Support Manager to develop and maintain the SIS training calendar, all scheduling training materials, and the SIS procedural calendar.
• Perform all necessary set up in the SIS to include school set up, scheduling options, grade reporting, and attendance.
• Communicates policy/procedure changes from SIS to District users.
• Review teaching staff credentials to assist schools with licensure compliance.
• Assists with troubleshooting application failures.
• Investigates new SIS features and works with School Support Manager to evaluate risk/need along with assisting in testing and development for implementation.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience designing and implementing all phases of a master schedule for a variety of cycle days and meeting patterns.
• Extensive knowledge of Traditional, Block and Hybrid schedules.
• Experience in determining the required FTE needed for the schedule.
• Experience managing class loads within a schedule.
• Strong understanding of a variety of modules within the SIS.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Experience in word processing, spreadsheet and database programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Google: Meet, Drive, Chat.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse in-person and on the telephone.
• Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience training and supporting users in various settings (individuals, small groups, large groups)
• Seven years' experience working with information systems data. Preferably in scheduling.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact: Candice Lente at 5058726815 / candice.lente@aps.edu
APPLY TO:

Apply to www.aps.edu District Support application. A cover letter, resume and any other supporting documents MUST be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the closing date of the advertisement for the application to be considered complete.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
GRADE / LEVEL: DSN 8
SALARY: Hourly $22.77
DAYS: 256
HOURS: 8
START DATE: ASAP
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