Educational Technician 4 (August 2025 Rate Starts at: $22.58 per hour)

Job Title: Educational Technician 4

Reports To: Building Principal

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Full-time 10 month / Non- Exempt

Salary Schedule: This is a negotiated position. Wages are administrated consistent with the negotiated agreement.

Position Purpose: Performs a variety of duties supporting technology some of a confidential nature. Assists with basic troubleshooting staff and student support with devices and coordination of equipment.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Images devices using district processes
• Maintain equipment inventory
• iOS device deployment and support for repairs and inventory
• Assists with staff and student password help
• Performs basic computer/device hardware troubleshooting
• Performs basic peripheral troubleshooting of other devices including but not limited to interactive boards/monitors printers projectors document cameras
• Assists staff and students with district approved applications
• Basic operational network accessibility
• Assists with Cisco phones including initial set up Mac address setting up voicemail and call forwarding
• Greets and assists office visitors in a positive and professional manner.
• Responds to customer services needs over the phone in a timely responsive way.
• Coordinates and processes equipment orders processing packing slips bar code creation and scanning.
• Enters staff and building repair help tickets.
• Assists guest teachers with device rental and classroom technology needs
• Uses intra-school communication systems including intercom various alarms paging etc. as required.
• Creates reports and records data as appropriate.
• Follows oral and written directions accurately.
• Serves as a backup for other office/technology staff as needed.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: This position requires the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers copiers scanners and fax machine. Must always comply with OPSs guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Limited travel may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards:

• Works in standard office and school building environments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Occasional overtime may be required by the supervisor
• Must have organization time management communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and use information from written materials and visual displays.
• Ability to work in standing/walking positions on a frequent basis throughout the work shift.
• Ability to bend kneel stoop and maintain balance while performing job related tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
• Additional demands may be required upon request from the Supervisor

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly professional manner and provide quick responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

• In order for schools to operate effectively employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employees supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Previous experience working in an office setting is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a public school setting is preferred.
• Experience supporting Windows 7 and Windows 10 required.
• Experience Supporting Apple MacOS up to 11 and iOS up to 14 required.
• Experience supporting MS Office internet browsers printer setup and instructional software.
• Demonstrate proficiency of the English language to read and communicate with others.
• Demonstrate proficiency of the Spanish language to read and communicate with others is preferred.
• Knowledge of District computer software preferred.
• Ability and patience to work with students and staff.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrate a positive attendance record and prior work history
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of OPSs mission purpose goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a full-time non-exempt classified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

The offer of employment is contingent upon:

• Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses certificates and other requirements for the position (e.g. Paraprofessionals obtaining Highly Qualified status etc.) as identified and maintaining all licenses certificates and requirements for your position throughout employment.
• A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position.
• Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered).
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Omaha public schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) marital status sexual orientation disability age genetic information gender identity gender expression citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or economic status in its programs activities employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131. )

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at .

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