Data Solutions Specialist

Position: Data Solutions Specialist

Category: Classified Exempt

Location: Technology Center

Reports To: Information Services Director

SUMMARY: Support the development and implementation of data solutions that drive informed decision-making across the district. Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data systems while ensuring data integrity and accessibility.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable data solutions to support district-wide initiatives
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for data systems, processes, and architecture
• Collaborate with the Data Architect to design, optimize, and deploy efficient data models
• Participate in solution design meetings, contributing technical expertise and innovative problem solving
• Utilize SQL, Python, or R to analyze, process, and manipulate data
• Develop reports and dashboards using Power BI and the Microsoft Power Platform
• Ensure data integrity, security, and efficient use of relational databases
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies to improve data-driven decision making
• Contribute to fostering a data-literate culture within the organization, empowering colleagues with data insights and analytics tools
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at training or in-services
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Qualification Requirements

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related analytical field preferred
• Experience working in education, government, or public sector organizations preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to tackle complex issues and present clear, actionable solutions
• Significant knowledge of data architecture principles, data integration, ETL processes, and API integrations
• Familiarity with data governance and privacy laws relevant to the educational sector
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, solution development, and cloud-based data solutions infrastructure
• Ability to manage multi-faceted projects by setting and reaching attainable timelines and milestones
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python or R)
• Familiarity with Power BI and the Microsoft Power Platform
• Understanding of relational database design and management
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Articulate and communicate effectively with persons within and outside the Nampa School District
• Professional and confidential when dealing with school staff and the public.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary; organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frame
• Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
  
  

Communication Skills

Ability to provide general district information and respond to questions from administrators, managers, employees, customers, and/or the general public in a professional and pleasant manner.

Problem Solving Skills

Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

Productivity/Efficiency Skills

Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary; organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frame.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute hourly, daily, and contractual rates.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form.

Other Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets (Excel), database (Access) required; presentation software preferred; alpha and chronological order for personnel file maintenance.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit; occasionally walk and stand and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision; very good depth perception; and the ability to communicate through speech.

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 individual’s disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and meets deadlines with severe time constraints in a fast-paced environment on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Terms Of Employment

248 calendar assignment

Nampa School District #131 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment, and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. The information contained in this job posting is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The employment relationship with the District is of an “at will” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause.