Bryant School District

Assistant Technology Director

Department: Technology FLSA Status: Exempt Grade/Level: Classified Job Type: Regular

Work Schedule:
240-day contract. Hours are typically 7:30-4:00 daily but may vary based on the needs of the program.

Job Status: Full Time
Reports To: Technology Director
Amount of Travel Required: Varies Positions Supervised: Technology Department personnel

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Technology Director's primary goal is to assist the Technology Director in management and maintenance of components, programs, and personnel associated with the technology program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)
• Assist with management of all operations within the Technology Department.
• Participate in planning for both building level and district-wide technology applications.
• Coordinate the purchase of hardware and software among schools and district offices.
• Perform/supervise the installation and maintenance of all hardware and software in the district. Install systems in accordance with accepted procedures and best practices.
• Plan and implement a program for periodic replacement of computer hardware when it becomes outdated or obsolete.
• Maintain procedures for inventory and tracking of computer hardware.
• Provide appropriate staff development for instructional and support staff as needed to implement computer education programs and/or administrative applications.
• Serve as a resource person for central office computer applications, including financial programs, as needed.
• Promote and coordinate community support for computer education.
• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
• Assist with data backups and disaster recovery operations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
• Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
• Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.
• Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems.
• Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies.
• Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.
• Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system.
• Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.
• Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
• Gather data pertaining to district needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.
• Assist with training in computer system use.
• Coordinate with vendors and with district personnel to facilitate purchases.

• Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
• Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
• Coordinate with Contractors/Consultants on district projects involving technology.
• Verify district technology documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with E-rate funding requests and filings, and meet all pertinent deadlines.
• Adhere to all policies of the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Technology Director.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Strategic Planning - Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long range goals can be achieved.
• Systems Analysis - Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Information Technology or related field
Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of
Study: Information Technology or related field

Experience: Computer Skills:

Previous technology experience, with supervisory experience preferred.

Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.

Other Requirements:

1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, staff, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands
Stand F 
Walk F 
Sit F 
Manually Manipulate C 
Reach Outward F 
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Grasp C

Speak C

Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less F

11-20 lbs F

21-50 lbs O

51-100 lbs O

Over 100 lbs O

Push/Pull
12 lbs or less F
13-25 lbs F
26-40 lbs O
41-100 lbs O

Other Physical Requirements
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Ability to carry on normal conversations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most job responsibilities for this position are performed in an indoor school enviroment that is temperature controlled (heated and cooled) according to the season. Noise levels are mostly low to moderate.

The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Bryant School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate.

It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.