IT (Hands-on) Administrator -- Bristol Local Schools

Position:                    

• IT (Hands-on) Administrator 

Reports to:                

• Superintendent 

Employment Status: 

• 215 workdays - spread over 12 months 

Salary:                        

• Negotiable based on expertise and experience. 

Description:               

• Traditional with technology integration to serve students/staff needs
• Blended with technology integration to support structured student learning as directed by within or outside of the traditional school setting

  
NOTE:    The below lists are not ranked in order of importance.  

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students
• Assists in the formation of a philosophy and objectives for the instructional program
• Provide assistance in the areas of curriculum and instruction as it relates to electronic learning/technology
• Assist in the selection and use of technology teaching aids
• Assist in coordinating ongoing development and implementation technology
• Assist in facilitating the organization of district level instructional technology
• Serve as a member of district's IT committee, providing consultation to the district on the evaluation and selection of technology equipment, software and other related material
• Assist in coordination instructional technology related professional development and locating training resources outside of the school system as needed
• Serve as a district level contact and support person for school-based tech integration support (ie: classes on social networks, blogging, electronic instructional tools, data trackers)
• Serve as an instructional technology resource to instructional staff
• Prepare instructional technology related grant applications at the district level to include E-rate application
• Investigate emerging technologies and assess their potential for instructional and cost-effectiveness
• Develop relationships with peer institutions and academic organizations in order to foster and increase the use of instructional technology in K-12 education
• Communicate and educate users of varying technical knowledge (senior administration, faculty, staff, or students)
• Serve as a district trouble shooter
• Assist in planning the implementation of technology as it relates to instruction, administration, operations, and the Board of Education

Example of Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains, repairs, manages and upgrades school district technology network
• Provides technical support for school district
• Manages anti-virus and network security
• Establishes server setup, configuration and backup
• Provides guidance and direction for network operations
• Serves as technical liaison for the staff
• Assumes responsibility for computer troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair
• Works with the ITC on network and global implementation of support hardware and software
• Establishes relationships with technology vendors
• Serves on advisory boards as needed or requested by district
• Responds to day-to-day network and other technology related problems. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a role model for students and staff
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Attend required meetings and in-services
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent 

Qualifications:

• Bachelors' in technology or higher degree (preferred)
• At least three years computer experience
• Successfully complete State of Ohio and FBI background check
• Successfully complete drug test on initial employment
• Knowledge of computers, multimedia and other technologies
• Experience with establishing computer networks and in basic computer repairs
• Experience in accessing information networks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer hardware and software expertise
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate 

Equipment Operated:

• Computer, both PC and Mac
• Various technological learning instruments (including iOS devices)
• Digital camera
• Interactive equipment i.e. SmartBoard, Tablet, IPad 

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions
• Occasional requirement to travel, both daily and overnight
• Possible evening/weekend/summer work
• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing
• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push, pull various items up to a maximum of 20 pounds
• Frequent requirement to stand, walk, sit, climb, read, hear

***This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent.  The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.

Application Process:        

• Please email a letter of interest and resume to:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Trumbull County Educational Service Center Governing Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.