Job Description

Job TypeFull Time 40 hours/weekBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleSchedule12-months Monday - Friday Salary RangeGroup 8 $24.88 - $30.53

Position Purpose:

This position supports district assessment, data, reporting, and instructional resource systems. The manager coordinates district, state, and national assessments; maintains accurate data and required reports; supports assessment and data platforms; coordinates access and circulation for district instructional materials; and provides library management support to building library staff.

Responsibilities:

1. Assessment Coordination and District Administration Priority: Essential | Percent of Time: 45%

Examples of this work include:

• Coordinate FastBridge, NDA+, AP, ACCESS, and other assigned assessments.
• Complete the district's annual setup of AP registration, testing locations, transportation, ordering, and technology needs.
• Prepare and validate student files and rosters; troubleshoot testing and data-flow issues.
• Coordinate assessment materials, inventory, timelines, training, security procedures, corrections, and proctor coverage.
• Communicate assessment expectations and provide support to administrators and staff.

1. Data Systems and Required Reporting Priority: Essential | Percent of Time: 15%

Examples of this work include:

• Support STARS and other assigned data systems, including users, training, validation, and error correction.
• Coordinate assigned district, state, and federal reporting, including Annual Report, OCR, YRBS, EL, migrant, and other required submissions.
• Maintain data integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and documentation.

1. Assessment and Data Program Management Priority: Essential | Percent of Time: 10%

Examples of this work include:

• Manage assigned assessment/data platforms and contracts, including annual setup, rollover, user support, and reporting.
• Manage KickUp, MTSS Systems in Infinite Campus, and/or successor systems as assigned.
• Provide training, reports, guidance, and troubleshooting support.

1. Library Systems and Operational Support Priority: Essential | Percent of Time: 25%

Examples of this work include:

• Provide day-to-day support for district library systems, including responding to requests, maintaining patron records, supporting circulation and interlibrary loan functions, and troubleshooting system issues.
• Train and support library staff in using the library management system; coordinate staff training with the Library and Instructional Resources Coordinator, Information Technology, and Help Desk staff as appropriate.
• Coordinate library-related operational needs, including the receipt and distribution of materials, equipment, and supplies; work orders and hauling requests; and audio-visual equipment inventory and repair records in collaboration with Information Technology.
• Manage district periodical renewals and distribution and provide ongoing support for other districtwide library resources and services.
• Collaborate with the Library and Instructional Resources Coordinator, library staff, district personnel, vendors, and delivery personnel and assist with special projects and other library program needs as assigned.

1. Other Duties and Department Support Priority: Essential | Percent of Time: 5%

Examples of this work include:

• Assist the Library and Instructional Resources Coordinator and Teaching and Learning staff with special projects.
• Provide cross-training and backup support for related assessment, data, purchasing, and instructional resource functions.
• Complete other duties of a similar level of responsibility as assigned.
• Organize field trips and Transportation for field trips.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum two-year technical degree or related education/experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience providing training and guidance regarding assessment, data, systems, or procedures.
• Strong computer and technology skills, including Excel, Word, databases, and web-based systems.
• Experience with data validation, reporting, inventory/resource management, or purchasing processes.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, confidentiality, and independent-work skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with assessment platforms, student information/data systems, or data warehouse tools.
• Experience with instructional materials, library management systems, digital subscriptions, or resource inventory systems.
• Experience with purchasing, vendor coordination, requisitions, and budget tracking.

Reports To: Library and Instructional Resources Coordinator

Personal contact with students, staff, parents/guardians, faculty, and administrators is an essential part of the position and requires the ability to share information and must be sensitive to people and their needs. The position may handle confidential and private data.

Work involves differing situations and the ability to rapidly access and prioritize competing demands. It is important to identify the problem and resolve it promptly and tactfully.

Freedom To Act

The incumbent performs tasks under the direction of Library and Instructional Resources Coordinator and refers significant policy, budget, compliance, or operational issues to the appropriate supervisor or district administrator.

The incumbent takes the initiative to ensure completion of all tasks and will adjust priorities to accommodate competing workload demands.

All employees must comply with department and institution procedures and policies, Fargo Public School policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines and business and industry standards.

Physical Requirements

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Stand

Occasionally

Use hands dexterously (use fingers to handle, feel, type)

Frequently

Walk

Occasionally

Reach with hands and arms

Occasionally

Sit

Frequently

Climb or balance

Rarely

Talk or hear

Frequently

Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl

RarelyTaste or smell

Rarely

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Occasionally

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is performed indoors.

Application Procedures:

All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV and 3) Three (3) Letters of Reference

Job postings will be closed for applications at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214.Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

For more information or questions please email humancapital@fargo.k12.nd.us.

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings, Director of Compliance, who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S., Fargo, North Dakota 58103, (701) 446-1009.

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act, they may bring forward a grievance to the District's Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The District's grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However, it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the District's grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education

Office for Civil Rights

Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-1100