9.2026 Classified Exempt Data Engineer

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education Level: Bachelors Degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience
2. Residency: Must be current resident of the US and hold valid work documentation
3. Required Skills/Experience:

• Relational database concepts
• Advanced SQL skills including but not limited to complex queries joins stored procedures functions and job scheduling

• Microsoft SQL Server SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Clever or Class Link
• K-12 Student Information System(s) or other Information System

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Include but are not limited to)

• On-time regular and in-person attendance is essential for this position.
• Lead technical and administrative role for implementing configuring maintaining and supporting the districts data interfaces and extracts.
• Provide support in report creations and data extracts for systems..
• Foster and maintain a strong vendor relationship with the SIS provider.
• Maintains understanding of the Nebraska Department of Education data EdFi data reporting requirements and deadlines and works with the appropriate district department to ensure data quality is maintained for accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide primary project management change management and technical support for the following modules in the SIS; Demographics Assessment Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Special Education (SpEd) Parent and Student Portals Analytics Registration Gradebook and Scheduling.
• Perform quality control and assist staff and administration in validating the accuracy of student and family information maintained in the SIS.
• Analyze user concerns requirements and requests for system features and uses; identify applications modifications and enhancements to existing systems to accommodate user needs.
• Upon request meets with district leadership to provide consulting and problem solving services designed to utilize technology which will improve efficiencies and/or accuracy of data collected and reported.
• Provide ad hoc reports to district leadership to empower data-driven decision making.
• Ensure all data is syncing and reporting accurately to the state and cleanup errors as they occur
• Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities to drive process improvements that positively improve the data and our customer experience.
• Provide professional timely response to all district inquiries.
• Adhere to departmental guidelines for email and meetings.
• Meet all commitments.
• Performs other duties as required by the Director of Technology.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Never Occasional Frequent Constant

0% 1-32% 33-66% 67%

1. Standing X
2. Walking X
3. Sitting X
4. Bending/Stooping X
5. Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X
6. Climbing X
7. Driving X
8. Lifting 10 lbs. Max X
9. Carrying 40 Ft. X
10. Manual Dexterity Tasks: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Intellectual Sensory):

• Commitment to ethical practices
• Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
• Ability to be flexible
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work cooperatively with people
• Exceptional analytical conceptual and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a team-oriented collaborative environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Inside air-conditioned/heated building; occasional exposure to seasonal weather conditions when traveling between facilities.

At Will Employment: Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party with or without cause and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race color religion nationalor ethnicorigin sex ageveteran status marital status disability pregnancychildbirth or related medical condition genetic information or other protected conditions in its educational programs activities or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis ofsex disability race (including skin color hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion veteran status national orethnic origin age marital status pregnancy childbirthor related medical condition sexual orientation or gender identityor other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Title II Title VI & Section 504

Melissa Herrmann Director ofhuman Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24thStreet

Kearney NE 68845

Required Experience:

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