Description
Emanuel County Schools
Job Description
Technology Coordinator
Position: Technology Coordinator
Terms of Employment: 12 month, 240 days
Minimum Qualifications:
- Five years of recent and progressively responsible experience in the field of computers and technology management
- Experience in a public education setting is preferred
- Bachelor's degree in technology related area or equivalent experience and theoretical knowledge in technology
- Demonstrated knowledge of:
- Information systems
- Information security best practices
- Network management
- Hardware and software experience
General Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, the technology coordinator plans, recommends, organizes, and directs District-wide technical and resource services in the installation, configuration, operation, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnosis of computer hardware, peripheral equipment, and software for electronic devices. This includes the installation of software and access rights and security. The technology coordinator has oversight responsibility for district technology and networks. The position manages and troubleshoots network hardware and peripheral equipment. The technology coordinator provides user support and assistance to staff and performs other essential job-related work as required.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides leadership in developing and fulfilling district technology plan
- Coordinates the assessment of current and future technology requirements of the district
- Evaluates hardware and software to ensure suitability, compatibility and economy prior to purchase
- Supervises the maintenance and repair of computers, telephones, voice and data systems, information systems and internet services
- Participates in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policy priorities, standards and procedures relative to technology
- Understands and prepares bid requests, evaluates proposals and oversees vendor contracts relating to technology
- Supervises and directs technology staff in providing technical support to staff and students
- Maintains district software and hardware inventory including management of e-waste
- Documents existing technology infrastructure and maintains up-to-date records
- Supervises and assists with data integration between district data assets
- Oversees E-rate application and documentation
- Maintains expertise through professional development opportunities, networking and coursework
- Oversees the creation of staff and student accounts
- Supervises the management of all computers: desktops, laptops, Chromebooks, interactive touch panels and tablets
- Oversees the management of printing services for the district
- Provides input on technology purchases and negotiates costs on behalf of the district
- Oversees construction projects and contracts as they apply to technology services
- Serves as network administrator responsible for monitoring, documenting, backup and restoration services, security and virus protection services, performance monitoring and user access rights
- Maintains effective working relationships with department directors, school administrators, other district staff, vendors, consultants, students and others as required
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Understanding of the technical support needs of a school district as they apply to administration and instruction
- Knowledge of current K-12 instructional practices and emerging trends in interactional technology
- Knowledge of current industry networking systems and connectivity
- Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping and computer data back-up methodologies
- Ability to adhere to and meet designated timelines
- Knowledge of principles and techniques for project planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of educational technology systems
- Develop and present effective and efficient presentations
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job
- Ability to work with a wide range of personalities and situations while maintaining diplomacy, friendliness and poise
- Ability to work under stress in a calm manner
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
- Requires hearing, speaking and writing skills to exchange information with others
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to service equipment
- Lifting or moving objects normally not exceeding fifty (50) pounds
- Ability to work both inside and outside at times
Contacts
- Daily contact with district staff
- Occasional contact with students, parents, community members and outside agency personnel
Employment Standards
An individual must have the dexterity and physical condition to maintain a rigorous work schedule and meet standards of physical and mental health. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
| Performance Factors: |
| Sedentary Work: exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. |
| Interaction with Others: Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration. Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations. |
| Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions. Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors. |
| Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented. Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite. |
| Independent Judgment: Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project. |
| Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline. |
| Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system. Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships. |
| Attendance and Dependability: Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work. Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance. Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance. |
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually by the designated Supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel. |
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities,
qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform.