Data Operator

Position Type:School Support Staff/Data Operator Date Posted:4/28/2026 Location:Sun n Lake Elementary Closing Date:05/11/2026 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTYPOSITION TITLE: Data OperatorASSIGNMENT: Data Operator 3 - Elementary/Middle SchoolMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A high school diploma or equivalent Three (3) years experience in a clerical or paraprofessional position Physical Requirements: Ability to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required. Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Demonstrates skill in use of office equipment, including computers PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Updates student data base as new data is received for each data element Records attendance Generates reports for personnel as needed, i.e. ESE, FTE, Attendance, Membership, Health, grades, etc. Processes new registrations, requests records, makes new cumulative folders, processes incoming cumulative folders and prints withdrawals Serves on SARC Committee Prepares reports in October and February for each FTE survey period, including December, Summer School, and end-of-year surveys Attend meetings at district office as scheduled Prepares and maintain files relating to data entry Assists in secretarial duties as needed ADDITIONAL DUTIES:Performs all other duties as assigned by the principal and/or assistant principal TERM:Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process APPRAISAL:Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies PAYGRADE: According to the School Board of Highlands County Non-instructional Support Personnel Salary Schedule NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTExcept as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups. Reformatted 4/2008 APA Approved 7/28/2015 Board Approved 4/25/2017 Modified 08/19/2021 GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities: Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.To request accommodations, please contact:Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources 426 School Street Sebring, FL 33870 863-471-5555 ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/