IT SPECIALIST

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.