Digital LearningIT Technician (SY25-26) REPOST

Watertown, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 50000 - 55000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Digital Learning/IT Technician

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Digital Learning

Location: Watertown Public Schools

Reports to: K-12 Digital Learning and Libraries Coordinator

Affiliation: Non-Aligned

Salary range:$50000 - $55000

General Description:

The Digital Learning/IT Technician provides school-based support by assisting administrators educators students and the Watertown Public Schools community with the use and integration of technology throughout the district. The Digital Learning/IT Technician position reports to the Digital Learning and Libraries Coordinator and collaborates with principals information technology (IT) staff the Grade 6-12 Digital Learning Support Specialist and in the use of district technology devices and online resources.

Responsibilities:

Proactively train and support staff and students in the use of educational technology resources
Monitor and assist students in the library or other locations as needed
Participate in the development and delivery of technology training (i.e. Google suite PowerSchool devices and educational apps) under the tutelage of the Digital Learning and Libraries Coordinator
Manage and support the inventory deployment and collection of equipment and devices under the direction of the principal and IT Manager
Assist staff and students during computer-based assessments including i-Ready MCAS and ACCESS
Support programming in the library and the Maker Space; organize space maintain equipment inventory supplies and related tasks
Model and reinforce ethical behavior skills proficiency and responsible use of online and educational technology resources
Troubleshoot school-based hardware and software problems and escalate issues to appropriate IT personnel
Work with IT and Digital Learning/Library staff to respond to tickets submitted through the help desk and document work performed
Maintain and advance the knowledge of digital learning resources and educational technologies to support teaching and learning
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience preferred
Bachelors degree preferred
Citizenship residency or work visa required
Demonstrated ability to inclusively engage and support all students
Evidence of ability to work positively and collaboratively on a team
Familiarity with digital learning best practices
Interest in continuous professional learning
Ability to model instruction or training when needed
Ability to take initiative and be accountable for task completion
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Demands:

The Digital Learning/IT Technician must be able to regularly sit stand walk bend and reach with hands and arms. The position requires the ability to operate and troubleshoot computers interactive displays hand-held learning devices and other technology equipment. The technician must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds including computers printers and other hardware. This role may also involve periods of standing or walking while assisting staff and students as well as the ability to move between classrooms and offices throughout the school day.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Required Experience:

Position: Digital Learning/IT TechnicianPosition Type: Full-timeDepartment: Digital LearningLocation: Watertown Public SchoolsReports to: K-12 Digital Learning and Libraries CoordinatorAffiliation: Non-AlignedSalary range:$50000 - $55000General Description:The Digital Learning/IT Technician provides...