POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Technology Specialist, Greenwood
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 5140
GRADE 32
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director of Greenwood
MAJOR ADMINISTRATOR Dean, College of Education
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Technology Specialist, Greenwood facilitates the acquisition of technology skills of K-12 students in the technology lab at Greenwood Laboratory School. The Technology Specialist, Greenwood provides technology training to individual faculty and staff on software applications and hardware in use in K-12 classrooms and administration offices, updates and maintains the departmental website, and provides basic technology support by responding to trouble tickets.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education A bachelor’s degree in technology or an education-related field is required.
Experience One year of experience in teaching or providing training in technology skills is required; experience teaching or training technology skills in K-12 settings is preferred. Experience in developing and maintaining a website and providing basic technology troubleshooting and repair is required.
Skills Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. A demonstrated knowledge of K-12 educational software is preferred. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Other Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 25 – 30 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be eligible for Missouri Teacher Certification.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensures that K-12 students master computer skills by supervising the use of sequential skill development programs in the computer lab environment.
2. Provides individual support to students, faculty, and staff by providing training in the use of software applications and hardware, such as SmartBoards, used in K-12 classrooms and administration offices.
3. Maintains the Greenwood Laboratory School website by gathering information about activities, events, etc. for updating the website and developing links to K-12 class and Greenwood extracurricular activity websites.
4. Researches information about hardware and software products and provides specifications and recommendations about the purchase of hardware and software.
5. Provides basic computer support services by responding to trouble tickets and providing troubleshooting and problem resolution.
6. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
7. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the department head.
8. Contributes to the overall success of the Greenwood Laboratory School by performing all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Technology Specialist, Greenwood is supervised by a designated administrator and may supervise graduate assistants and student workers.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED JANUARY 2017
