TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Technology Specialist

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage Server Performance,resilience,and disaster recovery.
• Documents existing system infrastructure performance and aids in creating and
  implementing security policies and procedures.
• Works on special projects including software implementation, systems integration, and
  limited application development.
• Troubleshootandmaintaininstructionalmicrocomputersandtheirperipheralsand
  interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and maintain instructional software, including software installation and
  configuration of new systems.
• Administers user, machine, and e-mail accounts for the building in their sphere of
  responsibility.
• Servesassecondtiersupporttechnicianforsatelliteschoolsinbuildingnetworkcluster.
• IncoordinationwithdistrictNetworkManagerandNetworkEngineer,supervisesand
  maintains instructional networks, the library automation system and other systems as
  they come on-line.
• In coordination with the Data Processing Manager and district Network Manager,
  supervises and maintains access to administrative networks, the student records system,
  the financial system and other systems as they come on-line.
• Designs, creates, manages and maintains building web page, including access for all
  users in building. Identifies and resolves software error conditions as they arise through user fault or software incompatibility. Manages security and appropriateness of content.
• Responsibleforcreating,updatingandmaintainingstaticcontentonpublicWebsiteand ensuring the content meets standards for grammar, style, coding and uniformity. Will also coordinate scheduling, prioritizing and tracking of new site content projects, revisions and additions.
• Advanced configuration of workstations, perform data backups and restorations, troubleshoot configuration problems and establish client network connectivity.
• In coordination with the district’s Integration and Software Specialist, provides in- service and training to staff on a wide variety of computer hardware and application software.
• Assistsintheevaluation,recommendationandacquisitionofnewtechnologiesintothe district K-12 program.
• Providestelephoneandon-sitesupporttomediaspecialistsinelementarybuildings.
• Assist teachers with Internet access; facilitate other telecommunications access through
  network devices such as district telephone system, assessment and evaluation
  systems, and parent communications systems.
• Manages update of all workstation software by implementing image revisions on a
  regular basis.
• Forecast the levels of use that the building IT systems will experience and create recommendations to reflect those predictions.

• Develops and prioritizes building level technology budgets.
• Coordinatesandassesseseducationalandtechnicalneedswithbuildingadministration
  and department chairs.
• Developandcarryoutpersonalprofessionaldevelopmentplan.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants should complete the State of Alabama on-line application and attach it to the specific job number in order to be eligible for hire. This application can be found on the website

SPECIAL NOTE: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

SPECIAL NOTE: For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be prorated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.

Starting Salary: $40,000.00