<p>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>1.Interact with the New Bedford Student Information Management System. 2.Manage and run the scheduling process for schools. 3.Be familiar with application programs such as Access, Excel and Word. 4.Writes or revises user training manuals and procedures. 5.Consults with programmers to explain software errors or to recommend changes to programs.</p> <ol start="6"> <li>Gathers data for Circuit Breaker claims from several sources. This includes data for In-District students (IEP Service Grid), Out-of-District student tuitions (OOD Tuitions paid) and Out-of-District student transportation costs (Broken down by student, facility, route and month). Processes CB data in accord with complex CB guidelines. Validates CB data by comparing claims to actual services provided / tuitions paid / bussing provided to ensure accuracy and completeness. Liaisons with DESE CB team, Bookkeeping Dept., bus companies and clerical staff. </li><li>Gathers data for Medicaid Billing. Process Medicaid data and submits data to Medicaid Billing vendor. Liaisons with Medicaid Billing vendor. </li><li>Uses the New Bedford Student Information Management System. (Currently Aspen) to correct Sp.Ed. student data and extract data for state and federal reporting. </li><li>Assist with DESE SIMS data submissions. Verify Sp.Ed. student DOE codes for accuracy. </li><li>Gather data for DESE Indicator submissions. (Indicator 11, Indicator 7). </li><li>Assist with gathering data for DESE January 1st "School Attending Children" report if needed. </li><li>Create reports on-demand for Sp.Ed. staff as needed using existing Aspen and in-house databases. </li><li>Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) extensively in day to day tasks. Create solutions to replace or augment manual processes using Microsoft Office Applications. </li><li>Use Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, etc) in day to day tasks. Use Google Apps to create sharable solutions to replace or augment manual processes. </li><li>Utilize proper communication skills to interact with administrators and staff district-wide. </li><li>Answers, evaluates and prioritizes incoming telephone, e-mail and in-person requests for assistance from staff experiencing problems with Aspen, Google, Office and other technical and procedural issues. </li><li>Converse effectively with staff to diagnose issue and lead user to solution. 18.Train staff on software (Aspen, Google, Office, etc) as needed. 19.At times diagnose and correct minor computer hardware problems. </li></ol> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>1.Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma required and experience with SIMS (Student Information Management System) 2.Language Skills: Superior verbal and written communication skills required, including writing for reports, making presentations, and instructing. 3.Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 4.Computer Skills: Working knowledge of New Bedford's Student Management System (currently Aspen) or equivalent. Substantial experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps Suite. Ability to write software and create solutions in a modern SQL database or programming language. (ie MS Access, MS SQL Server, Python, VB, Java, Javascript, MySQL, or similar.)</p> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:</p> <p>This is a Non-Union, 12 months position Salary: $90,000-$100,000 (based on experience)</p>