What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Computer Technology Specialist, L2 position at Teachers Support Network?
Position Summary : The School Computer Technology Specialist will perform complex technical analysis of hardware, software, infrastructure, web-design, technical consulting and network support services to all school staff. To work effectively in this capacity, the School Computer Technology Specialist must maintain good communication with school officials, school staff, school families, vendors and partnering organizations as needed. Performs related work.
Reports to : Principal and Administration
Key Relationships : Works closely with the instructional staff to ensure that computer operations, web applications and technical services align with instructional needs. Interfaces with technical support staff located at DIIT on an as needed basis.
Responsibilities
- Maintains, organizes, and troubleshoots all computers (Macs & PCs), including administrative offices, classrooms, computer lab, laptop carts, parents and Teacher Center for a school population of 700 students and 200 faculty and staff.
- Re-engineers operating systems with an understanding of technical problems and solutions to improve processing and utilization
- Organizes, distributes, transports, and tracks technology, e.g., iPad, Smart boards, Smart tables Elmo's, laptop carts ((2500 pcs, macs, ipads & laptops, 25 printers, 35 smartboards, 35 elmo devices, and 2 servers).
- Maintains, organizes, and troubleshoots multiple websites and databases for students and staff.
- Supports students and teachers during portfolios and defenses of learning.
- Performs and conducts routine service functions in maintaining the school's server, troubleshooting, repairing or replacing component parts in school computers on-site, including password reset, scheduling, and storage.
- Determines causes of computer malfunctions by observation in classrooms, including labs, and by use of diagnostic tools; prepares requisitions for spare parts; maintains inventory and repair records.
- Installs instructional and office support computer software.
- Schedules and monitors computer lab supervision, and daily use of computer labs.
- Prepares data reports, supporting school personnel in data tracking and process analysis.
- Prints school materials and photos.
- Maintains inventory and security of all computers and technology-based materials.
- Collaborates with technical support staff and instructional staff to update hardware to support new initiatives, develop webpages to support blended instruction, provides staff with technical support and guidance in creating web-based content; daily troubleshooting. etc.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Preferred
Salary :
49,978 (New Hire Rate)
57,475 -$74,158 (Incumbent - 2 years of full-time continuous City service )
Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
NOTE : The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and / or grant funding.
We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DOE Non- Discrimination Policy
The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy .
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .
Salary : $57,475 - $74,158
