IT Specialist - SST Champions Elementary

Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department

Position:

IT Specialist

Department/Campus:

Campus

Reports to:

Operations Manager

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Pay Grade:

PG-1065

Job Type

Full Time

Work Hours

Normal School hours

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cooperating with the District staff in the total effort to bring about quality education for students through the use of instructional technology.
• Assisting in planning, coordinating and implementing instructional technology applications consistent with established project objectives and activities.
• Providing on-going in-service to teachers, administrators and Para-professionals in the use of instructional technology and the use of hardware applications.
• Troubleshoots hardware and software to identify computer malfunctions.
• Maintains technology inventory records and paperwork.
• Coordinating efforts to assist schools in the identification, selection, acquisition, use and evaluation of computer hardware and appropriate software.
• Establishing and maintaining technology resources appropriate for classroom use.
• Attending required local, state and other meetings/workshops/conferences for the purpose of sharing and collecting information gained with the district schools.
• Performs other job related duties as required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in school setting and requires prolonged work at a desk in one location, walking, and standing.
• Moderate travel is required.