RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Information Technology
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 240 days
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associate degree with an emphasis in the computer/networking area.
- Technical certification including any of the following: CCNA, MCP, CAN, A+
- Hands-on experience
BASIC FUNCTION:
Install and configure various software applications on Local Area Networks (LANs) and microcomputers for instructional and administrative purposes; respond to user requests for assistance and malfunction correction and provide technical support; troubleshoot and repair basic system malfunctions and maintain system operation; design microcomputer programs to enhance LAN system operation.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Provide technical support of administrative users including MUNIS and Infinite Campus.
- Provide technical support to faculty, staff and student network users.
- Provide input into the development and protection of District software and hardware assets.
- Provide support for network account access.
- Apply patches to software and hardware as needed.
- Perform hardware repair as necessary.
- Prepare obsolete equipment for proper disposal.
- Perform installation of networking infrastructure, including cable installation, termination and testing.
- Maintain confidentiality of all student and personnel information including protection of such data.
- Communicate with vendors to resolve hardware and software problems.
- Report to and perform related duties as assigned by the Technology Systems Engineer.
- Perform related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Developments and trends in information processing, information and text processing systems, and their application to education, data communication systems, research methods, techniques and statistics.
- Networking equipment and computer communication involving TCP/IP.
- Various LAN operating systems.
- Various software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, telecommunications and graphics programs.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Communicate data processing procedures and requirements to users.
- Provide technical assistance to District computer systems users.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Adhere to standards set forth by State and District.
- Read, interpret and apply detailed and technical written and oral instructions.
- Prioritize and schedule work.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Configure network switches and routers as needed.
- Lift heavy objects.
- Install network cabling as needed.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be clean, neat and professionally dressed.
- Be consistently responsible- maintaining regular punctual attendance and timely completion of assigned duties, working assigned contract and extended days and using sick, personal, and emergency leave appropriately.
- Maintain professional interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy, and cooperative effective relationships with others consistently displaying self-control, honesty, and credibility with parents, students, visitors and school personnel.
- Act as a district liaison demonstrating positive behavior, interest and concern toward the programs, purposes, goals and efficient operation of the Taylor County Public Schools.
- Follow the procurement guidelines and purchase order process.
- Disseminate information/resources in areas of responsibilities.
- Maintain proper care and safe use of district equipment and property.
- Participate in required professional development and trainings as assigned or approved for professional job growth, to remain abreast of program requirements/responsibilities and to improve student educational services.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all school records.
- Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology as job responsibilities require.
- Adheres with federal, state and district program guidelines, policies, procedures and laws.
- Adheres to the State Professional Code of Ethics.
- Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor or superintendent.
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