IT Specialist-New Frontiers

School of Science and Technology; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in San Antonio is seeking a full-time IT Specialist to support instructional technology efforts. The role involves planning and implementing technology applications, troubleshooting issues, and providing training to staff. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, with an associate degree preferred, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required; Associate Degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.
• Ability to analyze data and use educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing instructional technology applications.
• Provide ongoing in-service to staff in the use of technology.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software malfunctions.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate Degree in a related field

Tools

Educational technology software

Database software

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Position

IT Specialist

Department/Campus

Campus

Reports To

Operations Manager

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Pay Grade

PG-1065

Job Type

Full Time

Work Hours

Normal School hours

Location

New Frontiers Public Schools, Inc: Greg A Garcia Elementary (K-8 campus) located at 9550 S Zarzamora St., San Antonio, TX 78224

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.
• Position is in school setting and requires prolonged work at a desk in one location, walking, and standing.