2025-26 Information & Technology Specialist III - Information Technology
2025-26 Information & Technology Specialist III - Information Technology
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Job Description
Purpose Statement
The job of IT Information & Technology Specialist III is done for the purpose/s of supporting the educational process with specific responsibilities for implementing network applications throughout the district; resolving network operational issues; providing technical support to students community district and site staff; and coaching and training others.
This job reports to Director of Information Technology or designee
Essential Functions
Assists end-users in identifying software hardware and connectivity problems for the purpose of finding appropriate solutions and ensuring services.
Assume the principle role and/or serve on a team with other personnel throughout the district for the purpose of embracing technical and logistical directions from/to a colleague.
Coaches and trains others (e.g. site staff vendors contractors PVUSD employees community etc.) for the purpose of ensuring their ability to use new and/or existing District technologies and information systems.
Implements all technology tasks projects and initiatives everywhere the district has an identified business need for the purpose of providing direction advice and support.
Implements all information systems (e.g. student information systems data warehouses telecommunications main frame operations department budgeting/financing systems state/federal reporting systems video/surveillance systems etc.) for the purpose of enhancing services throughout the district.
Installs and configures interfaces of network applications and associated hardware for the purpose of ensuring efficient communications.
Integrates information technology for the purpose of providing all learning teaching office and school environment throughout the district face to face and virtual and hybrid models.
Maintains network applications (e.g. asynchronous and synchronous connections digital systems voice data video collaboration communication messaging student records etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the delivery of services and achieving overall objectives of the department.
Prepare written materials (e.g. procedures system level documentation reports memos letters etc.)for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. staff administrators school site personnel vendors contractors community etc.) for the purpose of resolving problems providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
Troubleshoots malfunctions of network hardware and/or software applications within the districts analog and digital networks for the purpose of resolving operational issues and restoring services.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: utilizing pertinent network application operating systems; monitoring and troubleshooting software; adhering to safety practices; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: current legacy and emerging operating systems; environments and network protocols;technology hardware; Inter/Intranet applications; data synchronization; data security project management processesand methodology.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and utilize equipment under a variety ofconditions for multiple purposes. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a varietyof data; and utilize a wide variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: setting priorities; multi-tasking; establishing effective relationships; being attentive to detail; communicating with diverse groups; conveying technical information to non-technical audiences; work in flexible shifts including but not limited to evenings nights weekends and holidays; maintaining a positive rapportwith students staff employees and community.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting20% walking and 20% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency:
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
Drivers License & Evidence of Insurability
Continuing Educ. / Training
Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance
FLSA Status - Non Exempt
Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
