Education Technology Specialist (31 hrs./wk., 180 days)

Washoe County School District; Nevada; Sur place; USD 27 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental/Vision

Sick Leave & Vacation

PERS retirement

Fingerprinting cost covered

Résumé du poste

Washoe County School District seeks an Education Technology Specialist to support teachers and students in the Gomm Elementary School computer lab. The role handles basic software installs, imaging, password resets, and helps staff with district curriculum software.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent) with computer ops coursework, plus 48 college hours or an associate degree; ParaPro ETS score 460 or higher is HQ. Competitive entry steps apply.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma; some computer operations training desirable.
• Experience: 1 year in computer support and instructional activities with educational software.
• HQ: 48 semester hours or associate degree; or ParaPro ETS score 460 required.

Responsabilités

• Assist staff and students with technology issues and activities.
• Install software, perform updates, image computers, and manage work orders.
• Provide basic technical support for computers, printers, and interactive whiteboards.
• Maintain lab readiness and inventory; enforce safety and school rules.

Connaissances

Technical support

Software installation

Imaging computers

MS Office

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college semester hours or an associate degree

ParaPro certification (ETS) 460 or higher

Outils

MS Office

Interactive Whiteboards

Description du poste

Education Technology Specialist (31 hrs./wk., 180 days)

Gomm Elementary School

Education Support Professionals - ESP/Classified - Information Technology

Job Number 2000018481

Start Date

Open Date 10/21/2026

Closing Date

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (ETS)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, assists staff in a variety of instructional activities, basic level technical issues, school technology inventory, and in the supervision of students in the computer lab. Incumbent performs related work as required.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists staff and students in a variety of technology related issues and activities, including but not limited to installing software/updates, imaging computers, performing password resets and facilitating schools IT work orders; assists in presenting new software to students and staff utilizing a variety of teaching methods; assists students, individually or in groups with lesson assignments and projects; reinforces learning concepts; confere with classroom teacher on progress of students; organizes software according to teacher's needs; provides basic technical support for computers, printers, interactive whiteboards, etc.; supports teachers with district approved curriculum software, and with district supported productivity software; reports and submits work orders on inoperative equipment to the appropriate individual; prints student's writing and art work; customizes media to meet teacher's particular needs; distributes and collects classroom materials and prepares computer lab for use; orders supplies and equipment; maintains student and attendance records; maintains computer lab bulletin boards; observes progress and problem areas of students for referral to the teacher; assists in maintaining safety and discipline of students; enforces school rules and regulations and assists in the support of district and site based computer applications; and manages school technology inventory. Works with Assessment about SBAC duties.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience : Any experience equivalent to education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma. Some education (i.e., college coursework, workshops, seminars, etc.) in the area of computer operations is desirable;

AND

• Experience: One (1) year of experience in the area of computer support and experience in student instructional activities as part of an organized program, particularly in the area of educational software.

Highly Qualified (HQ) Status: Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements: Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS) with a score of at least 460.

Knowledge of : Educational principles and techniques; student behavior and characteristics; basic discipline techniques; correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic mathematics; basic computer concepts; file management; basic security (firewalls, spyware, keeping safe on the Internet, etc); general computer and peripheral use; and MS Office competency desirable.

Skill at : Assisting in the instruction of students in computer operations; securing and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of students and teaching staff; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; problem identification and resolution; evaluating situations accurately and taking effective action; preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files and summaries; operating various instructional software programs; and understanding and carrying out written instructions.

Licenses/Certifications: Incumbents hired must either possess the equivalence to each aspect of the ETS Academy Certification, which includes proof of competency in File Management, Media Resources, Processes and Procedures, ETS Components, ETS Applications, MS Office, specifically Word and PowerPoint, Interactive Whiteboards, and ETS Security, or they must receive this certification from the WCSD within two (2) years of employment.

Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Sometimes they need to move a monitor or CPU and perform recess duties.

Work Environment : The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environments for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Site(s) Gomm Elementary School

Internal Job Number 2026-27-E265704

Sch A: $19.78 (entry step)
Sch B: $23.85 (entry step)

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.

Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at [phone].