EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law supplemented by course work in microcomputers and software applications and three years increasingly responsible microcomputer and software operations and installation experience.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Install microcomputer hardware and software; train users in functions and operations of microcomputers; provide continuing on-site and telephone support for users.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Provide on-site and telephone support for users of microcomputer hardware and software.
- Install microcomputer hardware systems and software including upgrades and enhancements.
- Conduct training for use of microcomputer hardware and software with individuals, small groups and classrooms.
- Conduct problem-solving research.
- Coordinate and conduct user group meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes.
- Test new software programs and update existing programs prior to installation.
- Evaluate needs of user departments and recommend hardware and software solutions.
- Maintain password security for authorized access to computers and local area networks.
- Maintain data base files of users and hardware and software inventory.
- Maintain secure backup of master software files; maintain periodic backup of user software and data.
- Maintain standard District-wide master files.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Operation of microcomputers and related peripheral computer equipment.
- Operation of numerous software applications related to District projects and activities.
- Installation of computer hardware, peripherals and software.
- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
- Manual instructions, sufficient to enable quick and accurate diagnosis of difficulties.
- Technical aspects of field of specialty.
- Public speaking techniques.
- Oral and written communication skills.
ABILITY TO:
- Install microcomputer hardware and software.
- Plan, develop and coordinate training programs in the use of microcomputers, scanners, printers and other peripheral equipment.
- Develop and present training programs for operation of computer hardware and software applications.
- Provide assistance and technical knowledge of various software applications.
- Develop and present training programs.
- Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Plan and organize work.
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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