BPS Technology Support Specialist - Student Intern II

Bismarck Public Schools; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-Time

Hourly pay

Job summary

Bismarck Public Schools is seeking a Student Intern II in Bismarck, North Dakota. The role supports the Technology department and provides authentic workplace experience for current high school or college students.

Responsibilities include day-to-day tasks, mentorship, customer service, and collaboration with department teams. The position is part-time with hourly pay of $15.26 and requires compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with purpose.
• Adhere to professional and safety standards in the work environment.
• Follow safety guidelines and instructor guidelines.
• Manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate initiative to develop skills.
• Adapt to varied roles and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor intern in day-to-day tasks.
• Perform entry-level duties within the department.
• Develop work-related skills and provide customer service.
• Collaborate with department team members and maintain documentation.
• Support department operations and comply with policies.
• Attend meetings as requested by leadership.

Skills

Clear communication

Professional standards

Time management

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Current BPS high school student or college student

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

BPS Technology Support Specialist - Student Intern II

Bismarck Public Schools High Schools - Bismarck, North Dakota

This job is also posted in Bismarck Public Schools

Job Description

Purpose Statement

The Student Intern II role provides current BPS high school or college students with authentic workplace experience, opportunities to develop career-ready skills, and some leadership roles while exploring career opportunities.

Supervisory Relationship

Reports to: Department Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Lead and Mentor:Serve as lead/mentor intern.
• Perform Day-to-Day Tasks:Complete entry-level tasks as assigned within the department.
• Develop Skills:Acquire and develop work-related skills.
• Provide Customer Service:Deliver a professional level of customer service, ensuring customer confidentiality.
• Collaborate and Communicate:Work collaboratively and maintain regular communication with department team members.
• Maintain Documentation:Keep appropriate documentation for assigned tasks.
• Support Operations:Assist with operations, projects, and activities within the department.
• Comply with Policies:Adhere to all school and district workplace policies and procedures.
• Attend Meetings:Participate in staff meetings or professional development as requested by department or district leadership.
• Excellence:Ensure all learners receive an exemplary education that is academically challenging and meets their social and emotional needs.
• Inclusion:Contribute and engage actively and respectfully within the school community. Demonstrate a high level of cultural and social understanding and respect for the uniqueness of others. Consistently seek and be open to others' ideas, incorporating input and feedback. Use respectful statements, responses, and body language, listening to, sharing with, and supporting others. Motivate all members to share contributions equally, valuing all ideas and contributions. Respect and interact positively with individuals from various social and cultural backgrounds, seeking opportunities to learn from diverse perspectives.
• Innovation:Access and use knowledge and skills to be more efficient and productive. Identify and use resources effectively to solve problems. Demonstrate resourcefulness by contributing new and innovative ideas based on reliable resources. Collaborate and cooperate effectively with teams. Embrace the idea that experimentation is a key part of success, understanding that many failed attempts are likely.
• Leadership:Exemplify being a quality team member while performing the obligations and responsibilities of the department. Behave ethically and with integrity when in a leadership position, motivating others to work to their full potential. Encourage and motivate others to use their strengths to contribute to and achieve common goals.
• Additional Duties:Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit or district.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills

• Communicate with clarity and purpose.
• Adhere to professional and safety standards within the work environment.
• Follow safety guidelines, including OSHA standards and instructor/manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain focus and manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, recognize time constraints, estimate time to completion, and avoid distractions while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate initiative to advance skill levels and commit to lifelong learning.
• Adapt to varied roles, responsibilities, schedules, and contexts.
• Work collaboratively with team members and departments.

Knowledge

• Understand workplace organizations, systems, and climates by identifying "big picture" issues and fulfilling the mission of the department.
• Be proficient with job-specific resources to accomplish work responsibilities efficiently and productively.
• Know and follow safety practices and guidelines applicable to the work environment.
• Understand and comply with school and district workplace policies and procedures.

Abilities

• Adapt to varied roles, responsibilities, schedules, and contexts.
• Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills by analyzing and resolving problems that arise in completing assigned tasks.
• Show resourcefulness and take initiative within the workplace.
• Collaborate and cooperate effectively with teams.
• Understand that experimentation, including failed attempts, is an important part of the path to success.
• Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in the workplace.
• Recognize and leverage the strengths of others to accomplish common goals.

Responsibilities

Work under direct supervision using standardized routines. Assist in maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Support the goals and objectives of the department. Handle tasks and responsibilities assigned in a timely and efficient manner. Provide input and feedback to improve department processes.

Work Environment

The role generally involves sitting for 60%, walking for 20%, and standing for 20% of the time. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling may be required. Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling may be necessary. Significant fine finger dexterity is required. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Education

Current BPS high school student or college student

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Salary

Step SC up to 3 years on the Support Staff salary schedule

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.26 to $15.26 Per Hour

Job Details

Job ID: 5938581

Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required