Technology Department Coordinator

NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

January 8, 2025

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings
to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring,
coaching, and retaining a highly motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We
welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!

POSITION: Technology Department Coordinator

START DATE: February 3, 2025

REMUNERATION: According to Educational Personnel Contract

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Help Desk ticketing oversight - answering, recording and prioritizing calls ensuring ticket
information is accurate

 Guide end users in routine use of equipment and common software packages
 Budget maintenance with on-going review to ensure annual purchases are timely and

accurate
 Purchasing within district defined purchasing procedure: generate requisition, receive

shipments, submit invoices for payment
 Maintain email/voicemail/secure print accounts
 Inventory upkeep for accuracy and completeness
 General duties including: answering phones, distributing memos/emails, keeping records,

receiving, and filing, scheduling appointments for department staff
 Assist with department projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Information

Technology

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
effectively

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with
diverse teams

 Proficiency in basic troubleshooting and supporting users with Windows, Chrome and Apple
operating systems

 Understanding of databases
 Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, G-Suite (Google products) and district-adopted

software
 Proficient in email and web searches 
Willingness to learn District adopted software
 Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

APPLICATION: Please apply on line through the following link:
www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/

IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to a completed application, 3 current letters of recommendation
are required

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative
action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any
employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a
domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal
nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.