# EMIS/ CTE Specialist at ACCEL Schools

> Submit, validate, and troubleshoot state EMIS and CTE student and staff data for Ohio compliance reporting.

- Company: ACCEL Schools (accelschools.com)
- Location: Remote (ACCEL Services) (remote)
- Places: Remote
- Posted: 2026-10-30
- Team: State reporting team
- Work mode: Remote
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/accelschools/jobs/8105702003
- Page: https://ye.saranatour.dev/jobs/emis-cte-specialist-accel-schools-kn7cqfw30zsp1m6hfdttrjemm18hdcr3

## The posting

EMIS/ CTE Specialist
ACCEL Schools · Remote (ACCEL Services)

**About ACCEL Schools**

ACCEL Schools is a growing network of 100 charter schools employing a diverse staff of passionate professionals who value research-based practices and desire to grow professionally. Due to our expanding Career Tech Education (CTE) and central state reporting programs across our schools, we are seeking a dedicated Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) / CTE Specialist to join our remote state reporting team.

**Job Summary**

The EMIS / CTE Specialist is responsible for accurately capturing, mapping, and reporting Career Tech Education and district-wide student data. This role ensures compliant data extraction, file preparation, and submission to the [Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW)](https://education.ohio.gov/). The specialist actively troubleshoots Level 1 and Level 2 errors, coordinates with school-level end-users, manages state compliance programs, and maintains critical staff data systems. **This position is Remote and Ohio Residence is Required.**

**Key Responsibilities**

- **Data Submissions & Validation:** Extract district data from various source systems, prepare files, and upload them into the Data Collector for compliant EMIS processing and timely submission to ODEW under strict state deadlines.
- **CTE Course Mapping & Data Entry:** Record CTE classes for each school onto Smartsheet, determine necessary course mapping, and adjust course sections within the state reporting area as required.
- **Special Student Populations:** Enter, update, and manage student data related to special education, Limited English Proficiency (LEP), and gifted programs within the Student Information System (SIS).
- **Error Resolution & Systems Audit:** Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve Level 1 and Level 2 submission errors. Work within the Ohio District Data Exchange (ODDEX) to resolve flags and errors.
- **Federal & State Reporting Programs:** Complete Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) reporting and Federal Low Income Count System (FLICS) reporting.
- **School & Team Collaboration:** Communicate submission errors and systemic problems directly to the CTE Department and school end-users, guiding and assisting local staff to correct data at the source.
- **Records & Documentation:** Maintain history records for Effective Date Records (including the Disadvantagement field), organize Level 2 Reports to SharePoint, and author clear, user-friendly EMIS documentation for district end-users.
- **Staff Data Maintenance:** Maintain and update staff data for compliance reporting within the Uniform School Payroll System (USPS).
- **Continuous Compliance:** Maintain deep, up-to-date knowledge of Ohio state reporting requirements by attending ODEW professional development sessions and participating in all monthly EMIS team meetings.

**Qualifications**

- **Education:** High School diploma or equivalent required.
- **Residency:** Must be a current resident of the State of Ohio.
- **Experience:** Minimum of three (3) years of prior EMIS data reporting experience required.
- **Specialized Knowledge:** Direct experience with CTE Reporting (including specific coding and state requirements), proficiency with ODDEX, and a comprehensive understanding of general EMIS compliance (student, staff, course, calendar, testing, and financial data).
- **Technical Skills:** Advanced proficiency in data entry and MS Office (specifically Excel and Word). Demo