POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Director of Technology Integration and Support, the
Information Technology Coordinator will be responsible for providing
professional learning and support to school system staff on effective use of
PGCPS digital resources, hardware, and core district initiatives. Work includes assisting assigned staff with
the technical administration, maintenance, and management of technology systems
and resources. Willingness to work
flexible hours, including conducting or attending evening in-service and
meetings.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Coordinates, plans and
provides professional development activities, including model lessons that
involve using, designing, and supporting district approved technology hardware
and digital resources;
Assists school system personnel in the
development, implementation and proper usage of applications that support
instructional, administrative and system needs;
Assists with the inventory troubleshooting,
maintenance, and administration of both the hardware and access to digital
applications virtually and in person for school and district staff;
Communicates and supports the adherence
of district policy and standard operating procedures provided by the Division
of Information Technology and district staff; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Considerable knowledge and
background in emerging technology trends and initiatives;
Ability to troubleshoot
problems effectively and communicate solutions to nontechnical staff members;
Willingness to work
flexible hours, including conducting or attending professional learning activities
and meetings beyond the regularly scheduled workday;
Ability to work cooperatively as a team
member;
Ability to execute tasks independently;
Effective time management and
administrative skills;
Effective human relations skills; and
Good oral and written communications
skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in education, information systems/technology
or a related field required. Five (5) years of experience working with adults
to support technology professional learning preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Driver’s License and reliable transportation is required inasmuch as there will be a need to travel to sites throughout the school district.