Special Education Data Specialist

Job Description

This first review of applications will be August 17, 2026.
Please submit the following required documents on the
State of Montana Careers
website:

Resume -
Please include dates of employment and your supervisor's name/phone number for each position
.

For a complete job description, please email
opi.careers@mt.gov

To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.

Why you would enjoy working here;
Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI's purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners.

Benefits of working for OPI:
·

Work/life balance
·

Family friendly
·

Dedicated and caring colleagues
·

Health coverage
·

Retirement plans
·

Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
·

Opportunities and room for professional growth
·

Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Job Overview:
This position provides leadership and management of the special education records and information management system portion of the Achievement in Montana (AIM) electronic reporting system.
The special education records and information management system serves as the Department of Special Education's primary accountability system for special education and related services provided to more than 21,000 students with disabilities state-wide.

The effective management of this system is critical to the state of Montana's ability to meet the Department of Education accountability requirements that provide federal funds for the support of special education services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):
·

Knowledge

of

the
Student Information Systems or IEP platforms, including
Achievement

in

Montana

(AIM)

system.
·

Knowledge

of

the

relationship

between

the

data

warehouse

and

the

special education components of AIM.
·

Knowledge of essential technology skills including digital literacy, data fluency, and cybersecurity awareness.
·

Ability to gather, interpret, and generate data reports.
·

Knowledge of how to trouble shoot login problems, password issues, and basic technical glitches for users.
·

Skilled

in

organizational,

analytical,

planning,

and

strategic

thinking.
·

Skilled

in

strong

operational,

project,

and

time

management.
·

Skilled

in

verbal

and

written

communication.
·

Skilled

in

communicating

orally

in

an

effective

manner

to

a variety

of

audiences.
·

Skilled

in

establishing

positive

relationships

with

coworkers,

other

agencies, and the public.
·

Skilled

in

being

an

active

listener.
·

Skilled

in

analyzing

data
systems.
·

Ability to

handle

sensitive

issues and

maintain

confidentiality.
·

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.

·

Ability

to

work

collaboratively

with

a

team

to

ensure

complex

processes

are

followed.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience
):
·

A bachelor's degree in business, technology, systems information, or equivalent
experience.
·

Two

years'

experience

working

in

technology

services,

data

information,

client services, software development or related fields.
·

Other

combinations

of

education

and

experience

will

be

considered

on

a

case-by-case basis.

Does this sound like you?
Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation.
When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.
Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is in the PERS retirement system.

Applicant Pool Statement
:

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment
:

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

32.95

-

32.95

Hourly

Telework Eligibility
:

Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility
:

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings
:

1

Employee Status
:

Regular

Schedule
:

Full-Time

Job Type
:

Standard

Shift
:

Day Job

Travel
:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location
:

Helena

Agency
:

Office of Public Instruction

Union
:

Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date
:

Aug 3, 2026, 2:38:16 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)
:

Ongoing

Required Application Materials
:

Resume

Contact Name
:

Human Resources

|

Contact Email
:

opi.careers@mt.gov

|

Contact Phone
:

(406) 444-2673

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.
Montana Job Service Offices
also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience
):
·

A bachelor's degree in business, technology, systems information, or equivalent
experience.
·

Two

years'

experience

working

in

technology

services,

data

information,

client services, software development or related fields.
·

Other

combinations

of

education

and

experience

will

be

considered

on

a

case-by-case basis.

Does this sound like you?
Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation.
When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.
Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is in the PERS retirement system.

Applicant Pool Statement
:

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment
:

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

32.95

-

32.95

Hourly

Telework Eligibility
:

Not Telework Eligible