JOB TITLE: Technology Instructional Specialist	LOCATION: Central Office and Schools
	JOB CATEGORY: Non-Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Math and Technology	PAY GRADE: Coordinator scale
	FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Provides technology training for teachers and students in Rockingham County Public Schools, grades K-12. Assists with the installation of new equipment and software and providing user support for existing hardware, software, and networks. Assists the Director of Math and Technology in the implementation of the Rockingham County Technology Plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Trains teachers and staff, grades K-12, in the use of technology; provides inservice to groups of teachers/staff as well as individualized assistance as requested;
• Provides technology training opportunities for teachers and staff throughout the calendar year;
• Provides training to enable all teachers and administrators to possess the required Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel;
• Provides demonstration teaching to students in the appropriate use of technology in the classrooms and/or computer labs;
• Assists library media specialists in using computer technology in the schools’ media center for circulation, catalog, and research;
• Solves problems related to workstations and peripherals in schools and division offices including both Macintosh and Windows computers;
• Solves problems relating to local and wide area networking of computer workstations including both Macintosh and Windows computers and file servers;
• Assists with the installation and configuration of new computers and peripherals including workstations and fileservers;
• Assists with the installation and configuration of new or updates of software on school computers including workstations and file servers;
• Assists in maintaining the Division’s homepage;
• Keeps informed on the latest technologies, practices, and programs in the computer field;
• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Examines and recommends computer hardware and software to teachers and administrators;
• Assists in the implementation of the county-wide technology plan;
• Cooperates with other staff members in promoting a positive organizational climate;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Director of Math and Technology in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability and professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community. The ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, teachers, administrators, and students. The ability to diagnose and solve computer, peripheral, and network problems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a Postgraduate Professional License with a teaching endorsement. Successful experience in public education as a teacher and/or administrator is required. Candidate must have training and experience servicing Macintosh and Windows computers. Must have experience in maintaining computers and peripherals including, but not limited to, printers, scanners, CD-ROMs, video equipment, such as digital cameras and computer projection devices.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to provide own transportation to schools throughout the division. Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: offices, computer labs, and classrooms. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, sitting, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment such as technology equipment weighing up to approximately 75 pounds may be required. Frequent operation of a vehicle and office equipment is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards. Regular contact with staff members and administrators is required by phone, e-mail, or in person.

EVALUATION

The Director of Math and Technology will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

School Board Approved

8/14/01