Greenwood School District 50
Position Description

POSITION TITLE:    Network Systems Specialist

            Department:      Human Resources

            Reports To:      Director of Computing Services

            Revised:           2/12/08

SUMMARY:  Assists the Director of Computing Services and the Data Systems Specialist with tasks that increase effectiveness, reduce costs, improve instruction and learning and improve use of professional and clerical time to the ultimate benefit of all educational programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

· Knowledge of Windows 2000/2003/etc. servers;

· Knowledge of SQL databases;

· Knowledge of PHP, ASP, Cold Fusion, and other web-based applications related to online database access;

· Knowledge of and skills in SIF-compliant applications (horizontal and vertical);

· Ability to work with or learn to work with existing applications (such as TestView, HealthOffice, MealsPlus, SASI, and other databases);

· Ability to build interactive web interfaces to online databases;

· Ability to create secure access to online databases;

· Ability to create and maintain websites and web pages, including the district’s website and interface individual school websites with the district website;

· Ability to create and manage web-based surveys (interface, database, reports).

· Collaborates with the Data Systems Specialist on SIF compliance.

· Recommends server hardware.

· Collaborates on construction projects within the District.

· Assists with Network monitoring.

· Assists with Instructional System support.

· Assists with Internet management.

· Assists with Operational Systems support.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

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:

Bachelor’s degree and working knowledge of the application of technology to instructional programs, personal computer and networks, student information systems, and other applications.  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.