Technology School Level Technician -SYSTEMWIDE - Journey - Alabama State Department of Education : Job Details

Technology School Level TechnicianJob Goal/Summary: To serve as an essential team member for the Madison City Schools technology staff and the ACCESS Support Center, working with staff, students and community to ensure a high quality program and provide necessary network and other troubleshooting support. Qualifications:

High School Diploma, college preferred.

Ability to plan and organize effectively.

Advanced knowledge, skills, and ability to operate computer programs and related technology.

A+ Certification preferred.

Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Ability to work effectively as an integral part of a team with minimal supervision.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators as well as other members of the technology team.

Willingness to provide help-desk support for regional distance learning center requiring flexible work schedule

Physical dexterity, mobility, and strength to perform the essential functions of this position.

Emotional ability to work in a fast-paced, intense environment.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Help Desk Manager and Director of Technology Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks must not be more than ten (10) years old. Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Plans and coordinates technology integration into the 9-12 curriculum.

Coordinates and manages distance learning education labs for interactive videoconferencing.

Assists in troubleshooting, serving as help desk support, for other school districts as a part of the ACCESS Support Center.

Serves as Help Desk member for the ACCESS Support Center with ability to provide flexibility in hours

Explains and implements the Madison City Schools acceptable use policy

Troubleshoots technology problemsincluding network, hardware, and softwareand repairs as possible reporting repair needs through district web site.

Coordinates all local school technology planning and purchasing through the district director of technology.

Participates as a vital member of the school technology committee and the Madison City Schools technology team.

Reviews software for adoption into the 9-12 curriculum by the Madison City School System and for recommendation to the district technology coordinator.

Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.

Assists the district Director of Technology in gathering information necessary for grant applications and e-rate funding.

Coordinates gathering, collecting, and reporting local school technology inventory.

Plans and provides professional and staff development opportunities for faculty and staff as coordinated through the district director of technology.

Attends all technology meetings at the local and district level and as requested at the state level.

Demonstrates expertise of software applications used at the local school.

Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.

• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment: 240 days/8 hrs. (full year) Evaluation: According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines. Salary Range: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year). Up to 10 years experience will be counted for new employees who provide documentation of full-time experience in the area of concentration. For School District information, please click here (Right click and select Open link in new tab ) For Madison City Schools Salary Schedule, please click here (Right click and select Open link in new tab )