HomeMy WebLinkAboutDistrict-Ancillary Dept Tech SpecMay 2004
TITLE: District/Ancillary Department Technology Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma.
College degree is desirable, but not mandatory.
Current driver’s license and reliable transportation
Experience in most or all of these areas desirable:
Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems and application software.
Computer networks.
Internet.
Installing, troubleshooting and maintaining technology hardware and software.
Uses of technology in education.
Assistive technology (AT) as it applies to students with special needs.
Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
Experience in working or desire to work with individuals with a variety of disabilities, communication disorders and/or learning difficulties.
Self-starter with strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
Physically able to perform assigned duties.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Instructional Technology Coordinator
JOB GOALS:
To support the delivery of School District 91’s written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement as tested with the Idaho Standards Achievement
Test.
To provide technology support for district-wide ancillary staff, special needs programs and other district-level departmental programs.
To support schools in technology planning.
To provide backup to building level support techs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sets up, troubleshoots, and performs minor maintenance of assigned workstations and AT equipment.
Installs and manages software on assigned workstations and other devices that relate to AT.
Completes annual preventative maintenance of both hardware and software on assigned workstations, printers, and other technology equipment.
Provides support to teachers and staff in the operation of AT devices.
Provides training and in-service to assigned staff regarding uses of technology.
Provides support to teachers and staff by programming and troubleshooting devices in a timely manner for their use in conjunction with the child’s current curriculum needs.
Attends workshops and training related to the delivery of AT services in the school setting as assigned.
Assists schools with their technology plans by providing assistance in writing and evaluating the plans.
Monitors the evaluation port of building plans to insure that they are being carried out and evaluates the same.
Performs necessary technology related housekeeping tasks such as creating accounts, changing passwords, etc. as needed.
Coordinates the distribution of licensed software and monitors compliance with program and software license agreements.
Gains proficiency in the major approved District software packages and instructs assigned staff in its use.
Knows and supports district policies regarding technology integration; such as standardization and network use protocol; in order to provide unified and effective support for technology
to students and staff.
Assists the Instructional Technology Coordinator in such tasks as assigned.
Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Has regular and predictable attendance.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The exact terms will be determined by the needs of the school and budgetary constraints. Benefits will be in accordance with approved Board policy. Wages will be in accordance with
the Classified Salary Schedule as a Grade 8.
This is an “at will” position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The “employment
at will” policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of District 91.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Instructional Technology Coordinator in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of classified
personnel.
This position has been given an overall physical classification of medium duty.
1 – 33% 34 – 66% 67-100%
Medium 40 pounds 20 pounds 10 pounds
The following chart indicates the activities required for this position and their frequency.
None Occasional Frequent Constant
0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Standing [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Bending at waist [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Forward Reaching [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Overhead Reaching [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Climbing Ladders [X] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Squatting [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Walking [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Repetitive arm/
shoulder movement [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Carrying [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Pushing [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Pulling [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Driving [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]