CAMPUS SPECIALIST-IT

Harmony Public Schools; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools is seeking a technology coordinator to assist campuses with training and application of technology. The role involves setting up and monitoring computer equipment, coordinating resources, and supporting teachers and staff in using hardware and software.

You will work with district staff to align technology with educational goals, attend meetings, and manage inventory and processes. Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills are essential for this

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with District staff to improve education through instructional technology.
• Plan, coordinate and implement instructional technology at campus level.
• Provide ongoing in-service to teachers and staff on hardware and software use.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software to identify malfunctions.
• Maintain technology inventory records and paperwork.
• Assist schools in selecting, acquiring, and evaluating computer hardware and software.
• Establish and maintain technology resources for classroom use.
• Attend local, state, and other meetings to share information across district schools.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organization

Public speaking

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

JOB GOAL: To assist schools in the necessary training of technology and its application within their assigned campus setting. Sets up, coordinates and monitors the operation of electronic computer equipment. Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Cooperating with the District staff in the total effort to bring about quality education for students through the use of instructional technology.
• Assisting in planning, coordinating and implementing instructional technology applications consistent with established project objectives and activities.
• Providing on-going in-service to teachers, administrators and Para-professionals in the use of instructional technology and the use of hardware applications.
• Troubleshoots hardware and software to identify computer malfunctions.
• Maintains technology inventory records and paperwork.
• Coordinating efforts to assist schools in the identification, selection, acquisition, use and evaluation of computer hardware and appropriate software.
• Establishing and maintaining technology resources appropriate for classroom use.
• Attending required local, state and other meetings/workshops/conferences for the purpose of sharing and collecting information gained with the district schools.
• Performs other job related duties as required.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in school setting and requires prolonged work at a desk in one location, walking, and standing.
• Moderate travel is required.