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Biddeford, Dayton, and Saco School Departments are excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as a Data Manager Assistant. This year-round position is an ideal opportunity for a highly organized, analytical, and collaborative professional who is passionate about using data to support education and improve systems. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, detail-oriented problem solver, and eager to continuously learn and grow in a fast-paced educational environment.

Position Overview

The Data Manager Assistant plays a critical role in supporting educational and operational excellence across the school communities. This position is responsible for assisting in the management of student and organizational data systems, creating meaningful reports and analyses, supporting staff training, and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of district data.

The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex data requests into actionable information that supports student success and district operations.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should possess:

• A minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with demonstrated expertise in computer programming and database creation/management
• Experience using tools such as Crystal Reports, SQL Reporting Services, Infinite Campus, and PowerSchool
• Demonstrated skills in statistical and data analysis, including database testing, error analysis, quality assurance, and effective presentation of findings
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• The ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities
• A willingness to learn new systems, technologies, and processes
• Eligibility to successfully pass a background check, including a Maine Department of Education Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)

Key Responsibilities

The Data Manager will:

• Translate user requests into accurate and meaningful data reports that support educational and operational objectives
• Analyze, design, test, and improve district data systems and interfaces
• Provide technical support related to educational and business data systems
• Organize and evaluate reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate information delivery
• Communicate effectively with staff members who have varying levels of familiarity with district database systems
• Present data through reports, dashboards, charts, graphs, and other user-friendly formats
• Prepare assigned local, state, and federal reports
• Support and streamline student information systems, including Infinite Campus and PowerSchool
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Why Join Our Team?

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple school communities by helping educators and administrators make informed decisions that support students every day. We are looking for someone who values collaboration, innovation, accuracy, and service, and who is excited to grow professionally while helping our schools thrive.

If you are passionate about data, technology, problem-solving, and supporting education, we encourage you to apply.

Certification/License:

• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education  

Education: 
A minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with demonstrated expertise in computer programming and database creation/management
Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community 

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
• Views of the Saco River to its west
• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
• It is less than two hours north of Boston.
• Home to a growing population of diverse residents
• Picturesque downtown
• Maine's youngest city, with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
• Thriving economy
• Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking  

Equal Opportunity
The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to ensure that the teacher and administrator workforce reflects the student body's diversity.
The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the most significant probability of effectively implementing the learning program.
Therefore, selections will be made without consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.
For this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.
Criminal Background Check
All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
Please see other Job Openings at :
Biddeford Schools 
Dayton School
Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative