Education Technology Specialist HQ OYO (31 hr/wk, Ends June 2027)

Washoeschools; Nevada; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Washoeschools seeks an Education Technology Specialist to support teachers and students with instructional technology and basic IT tasks within the school environment. The role includes software updates, lab imaging, password resets, and aiding in the introduction of new software to staff and students.

The position is 31 hours per week, part-time, and ends in June 2027. Responsibilities include maintaining the lab, assisting with SBAC duties, inventory management, and coordinating technology

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in computer support and student instructional activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff and students with technology issues and activities.
• Install software/updates, image computers, perform password resets, and process IT work orders.
• Support classrooms with district curriculum software and productivity tools.

Skills

Educational principles

Student behavior

Discipline techniques

MS Office competency

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in computer operations

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Education Technology Specialist HQ OYO (31 hr/wk, Ends June 2027)

Education Support Professionals - ESP/Classified - Information Technology

Job Number 2000018551

Start Date

Open Date 11/05/2026

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; confers 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 STATUS:

• 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 ParaPathways with a required reading/writing score of at least 332 or above, and a math score of 334 or above. or
• Passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) with a score of at least 455.

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