Position Details

Position Type: Paid Internship
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour; starting rate based on qualifications
Hours: Between 32-40 hours per week
Duration: Summer term minimum; Potential for up to 6 month placement.
Location: Quora Education Center, 70 County Rd B2 West, Little Canada, MN 55117 (Remote model, some limited in-person required, Minnesota residency required)
Reports To: Director of Technology
How to Apply: Submit application including resume, a brief cover letter describing relevant coursework or projects, and (if available) links to a GitHub profile or code portfolio. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Position Summary

Northeast Metro 916 is seeking a motivated Data Team Development Intern to support a multi-faceted modernization of our custom-built educational and administrative data systems. This paid internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with production systems that directly serve our unique group of students and staff.

The intern will work alongside our District Data Team on initiatives including accessibility compliance remediation, cloud data infrastructure migration, and the formalization of our development workflows through GitHub-based source control. This role is well-suited to a computer science or software development student who is eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world production environments supporting K-12 special education services.

About the Data Team

The Data Team at Northeast Metro 916 develops and maintains dozens of custom applications and system processes supporting student behavior tracking, HR processes, state reporting, threat assessments, document management, identity provisioning, and operational workflows. The team operates as two functional groups:

Our technical environment spans Google Apps Script applications, Laserfiche forms and workflows, PowerShell-based identity management, BigQuery and SQL Server data stores, and Looker Studio (Now Data Studio…again) reporting.

Key Responsibilities

The intern will contribute to the following initiatives under the guidance of senior Data Team developers:

Accessibility Compliance (WCAG 2.1 Level AA / ADA Title II)
- Review and remediate existing custom-designed data collection and visualization systems to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility requirements under ADA Title II.
- Implement accessibility improvements in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for custom web interfaces including the Classroom Data System and Work Experience / Employability Skills applications.
- Test applications with approved screen reader software and document remediation outcomes.
Google Apps Script Modernization
- Assist with migrating legacy Google Apps Script projects from the deprecated Rhino runtime to the V8 runtime.
- Refactor Apps Script code to utilize modern ECMAScript syntax, improved error handling, and updated Google service libraries.
- Validate JDBC connections, BigQuery data transfers, and triggers following runtime migration.
GitHub-Based Development Workflow
- Support the transition of existing data systems into a formalized GitHub-supported source control environment.
- Help establish branching strategies, pull request conventions, and repository organization standards across team projects.
- Migrate loose script collections into versioned repositories with appropriate documentation.
- Assist team members with Git workflows using DataGrip, Visual Studio Code, and the clasp CLI for Apps Script deployments.
General Team Support
- Participate in Data Team meetings, code reviews, and project planning sessions.
- Document technical work, including system descriptions, troubleshooting procedures, and knowledge transfer materials.
- Track project work using the team's project management tool (Shortcut).

Qualifications (Not All Required)

Current enrollment in, or recent completion of, a Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related coding / technical degree or certificate program.
Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Familiarity with SQL and relational database concepts.
Basic familiarity with version control concepts, including Git.
Experience with Google Apps Script, Google Workspace APIs, or the Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Cloud SQL).
Experience with GitHub pull requests, branching, and collaborative development workflows.
Familiarity with Transact-SQL, PowerShell, or Python.
Interest in or experience with K-12 education, special education, or public sector technology.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively across multiple projects, and ask clarifying questions when scope is ambiguous.
Willingness to complete any required background check and to handle student and staff data in accordance with FERPA and district data privacy policies.

What You Will Gain

Hands-on experience with production systems supporting educational services for thousands of students.
Exposure to a modern, cloud-integrated technology stack spanning Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, Laserfiche, SQL Server, and PowerShell automation.
Mentorship from experienced developers across identity management, data engineering, application development, and workflow automation.
Practical experience with accessibility standards and compliance-driven software remediation.
A professional work sample suitable for portfolios, graduate applications, and future employment.

Direct Questions To:

Elam Noor, Director of Technology

Office: 651-415-5504 | Email: enoor@916schools.org