Special Education Data & Accountability Specialist

at  State of Montana

Special Education Data & Accountability Specialist (00194) - (24140972)

This first review of applications will be April 5, 2024. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.

For a complete job description, please email opi.careers@mt.gov

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (BEHAVIORS):

• Knowledge and skills in data management and computer software development.
• Knowledge of principle of relational database technology, database design.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, statistics, and analysis.
• Knowledge of the logic and creation of Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of research, planning and organization, data collection strategies and procedures and data collection instruments.
• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of research, planning and organization, data collection strategies and procedures and data collection instruments.
• Skills in a variety of databases and spreadsheet operations for research, data analysis and reporting, including the use of complex queries.
• Skills in curiosity and self-motivation to seek out creative solutions.
• Ability to plan, design and direct a data collection and reporting system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, and subordinates.
• Ability to write clearly, and effectively.
• Ability to design, develop and present reports that clearly communicate the purpose of the report.
• Ability to communicate orally in an effective manner to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with OPI staff, other state agencies, the legislature, school personnel and the public.
• Ability to be an active listener.
• Ability to exhibit effective time management, prioritization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to organize and plan unit priorities consistent with the needs of the Special Education Division.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in a math and science related field.
• Two years of experience in an information technology position or related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please refer the Job description for details