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Duties

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand the principles of database management and determine procedures to maintain the integrity of information by auditing current records and establishing standard data entry procedures among the ECHO programs.
• Understand the requirements of the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act and its implications for maintaining a secure and confidential database.
• Perform essential set-up and maintenance of student management and other systems that require transfers of data information.
• Communicate with member districts and non-member districts regarding deadlines for state and federal transmissions, verify accuracy of data, and perform required transfers to agencies on time.
• Create surveys and compile the resulting data that will benefit the member districts.
• Maintains the inventory for technology hardware, software, and peripherals.
• Responsible for inserting and maintaining accurate and secure database information.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and staff information
• Build and generate reports to meet ECHO organizational needs.
• Work with software vendors for technical support and new feature requests.
• Assist with implementation of new software programs and yearly rollovers of systems.
• Respond promptly to requests and maintain open communication with staff regarding data support requests.
• Assist with uploading and editing website resources for member districts and ECHO.
• Maintain, edit, and create ECHO emails and associated distribution lists.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Associates degree in statistics, information technology, business, or related field
• Three to five years of experience in data management and analysis
• Knowledge of Student Data Systems (with an emphasis on Pearson PowerSchool), state reporting databases/reports and special education student systems
• Excellent computer skills and proficient using technology tools (Excel or other data mining tools) and internet systems
• Experience in working in a special education environment preferred
• Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn and support new systems and applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with various administrators
• Ability to analyze and solve problems on both a strategic and functional level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in statistics, information technology, business, or related field
• 12 month position

Salary/Benefits

12 month position

12 sick days, 2 personal days, 12 vacation days

Salary range starts at $55,000

How to Apply

www.echoja.org

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Job Posting Date

6/9/2026

Application Deadline

7/1/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026

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District Name ECHO Joint Agreement Building Name EEEC Address 300 E 154th St

South Holland, IL 60473-1097 Phone (708)333-7880 Fax (708)333-9561 IASA Region Cook South County Cook (South) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Technology Grade Level Unit District

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