Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Data
Support Specialist
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Director of Computing Services
Revision: 2/07/2012
SUMMARY: Manages
and maintains the support group for technical services within the district.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned.
·
Supervises
and directs all computer technicians.
·
Provides
support for the accounting software utilized in each school/location.
·
Provides
support for food service software.
·
Serves
as backup for the Data Systems Specialist.
·
Assists
with the implementation of instructional technology for the District.
·
Serves
as support in the absence of the Network Systems Specialist.
·
Assists
computer technicians when necessary.
·
Responsible
for inventory of technology classroom components.
·
Performs
other such duties as directed by the Director of Computing Services.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises all computer
technicians.
QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
EDUCATION
and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associates degree preferred. Working knowledge of the technical aspects of
personal computers, peripherals, networks, and connectivity devices, including
installation and implementation.
LANGUAGE
SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write speeches and articles for
publication in a variety of formats or styles.
Ability to present effectively information to staff, teachers,
administrators, public groups/community, and Board of Trustees.
MATHEMATICAL
SKILLS:
Ability to work with statistical
models related to academic assessment and accountability.
REASONING
ABILITY:
Ability to interpret a variety of
technical instructions in mathematical or diagram forms and deal with several
abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER
SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to develop effective
working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to
communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of
all district requirements and the Board of Trustees policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk
and reach with hands and arms and bend and twist at the neck and trunk more
than the average person. The employee
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral
vision. Employee must be able to distinguish the difference between bells,
buzzers, beeps, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work
environment may be quiet or noisy. The employee usually works inside and may be
required to work over 6 feet off the ground, in confined spaces and/or cramped
body positions. The employee must frequently
work irregular or extended work hours and must meet deadlines with severe time
constraints. The employee is continuously interacting with the public and
staff.