School District Data Manager - Job Description and Qualifications

Sep 13, 2026

School District Data Manager responsibilities focus on installing, monitoring, and maintaining student demographic, assessment, staff demographic, and other educational databases to ensure consistent data availability and accuracy. The role develops and oversees database policies and procedures to protect data integrity and support compliance with FERPA and HIPAA. It also delivers staff training as policies and features change, serves as the primary liaison with RIDE, and provides required accurate district data using current and new processes.

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Narragansett School System Summer 2012 TITLE: School District Data Manager JOB DESCRIPTION: The Data Manager’s role is to install, monitor, and maintain student demographic, student assessment, staff demographic and other educational databases currently being used by the district while ensuring high levels of data availability and accuracy. This individual is also responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of the databases as well as protect the district from FERPA and HIPAA violations. The Data Manager will provide training to staff in proper database use as new policies and features are released. The Data Manager will serve as the primary liaison with RIDE and provide to RIDE accurate data from the district as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 5 years equivalent work experience in the student/educational data field. Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices. Working technical experience with how database servers function. Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience. Experience and understanding with SQL queries and creating SQL queries. Experience with data processing flowcharting techniques as applied to the K – 12 public educational systems. Practical knowledge of database interoperability. Good understanding ofK – 12 educational database applications including Student Information Systems (SIS), student assessment databases, etc. Strong background in the training of non-technical staff in properly accessing and inputting data into the district’s databases. Experience with providing student data to RIDE preferred. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. (HIPAA and FERPA) Previous experience with Power School SIS preferred. OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 􀁸 Good written and oral communication skills. 􀁸 Strong technical documentation skills. 􀁸 Good interpersonal skills. 􀁸 Ability to conduct research into database issues, standards, and products as required. 􀁸 Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language. 􀁸 Highly self-motivated and directed. 􀁸 Keen attention to detail. 􀁸 Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. 􀁸 Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. 􀁸 Strong customer service orientation. 􀁸 Self-directed learner. 􀁸 Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 􀁸 Assess and develop long-term strategic goals for all ofthe district’s databases in conjunction with the Director of Technology. 􀁸 Work with application development staff from Power School (SIS), Alert Now, AESOP, NWEA, RIDE and other district database providers to develop database architectures, standards, interoperability and quality assurance policies and procedures. 􀁸 Design and implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets. 􀁸 Develop data policies with the Director of Technology and other district administrators to protect the district’s databases from misuse and intrusion. 􀁸 Conduct research and make recommendations to the Director of Technology on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts. 􀁸 Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the district’s databases. 􀁸 Provide accurate district data to RIDE as currently required using existing processes (ERIDE) and new processes (ADT) being developed by RIDE for district implementation. 􀁸 Provide accurate district data to RIDE in areas that are presently under development by RIDE for near future district implementation (Race to the Top Data) . 􀁸 Train end users, including secretaries, teachers, principals and other administrators oninputting data

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What are the core responsibilities of the School District Data Manager?

Install, monitor, and maintain district educational databases; develop and oversee database policies and procedures; ensure data integrity, availability, and accuracy; and provide accurate district data to RIDE as required.

How does the role support data privacy and compliance?

It develops and enforces database policies and procedures to protect the district from FERPA and HIPAA violations, including database security audits and access control setup under the Technology Director’s direction.

What minimum qualifications are required for this position?

A college diploma or university degree in computer science and/or five years of equivalent experience in student/educational data, plus strong database theory and server experience, SQL query skills, and hands-on database tuning/troubleshooting.

Sep 13, 2026

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