Educational Software Specialist

South Burlington School District

About South Burlington School District:

At South Burlington School District we believe in supporting the whole employeeinside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes amazing competitively priced health insurance dental coverage sick time professional time and other leaves. Additionally we offer a robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement; and for other staff consists of a 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district. Employees may also enjoy professional development opportunities tuition reimbursement wellness initiatives Employee Assistance Programs and meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth.

Job Title: IT Classroom Technician

Location: District Office

Job Group: Non-Union Support Staff

Pay Level: Non-exempt Salary Grade 28

Reports to: Sr Director of Finance and Operations

Summary: Manage and educate the South Burlington School District community on district wide information and technology resources for teachers students and staff in an effort to maintain current best practices and procedures. Support the integration of teaching technologies across the District consistent with Vermont state-approved standards and curriculum

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

Evaluates District Software by:

1. Determining what software is already part of the existing District catalogue
2. Researching and identifying new and emerging educational technology trends and resources
3. Evaluating any potential duplicate use software and systems and assisting IT team with consolidating appropriately
4. Fielding all requests for new educational software and technology used in classrooms including evaluation purchasing and deployment scope

Support District Software and technology solutions for teaching by:

1. Instructing teachers and support staff on utilizing SBSD software catalogue
2. Identify and maintain software and technology catalogue available to teachers and staff
3. Onboarding new employees with daily-use software and technology including but not limited to Support Ticket System Employee Management Systems and District communications software

Lead District AI initiatives by:

1. Instructing teachers and support staff on best practices and secure operation of AI platforms
2. Evaluating AI tools to find the best platforms fit for K-12 teaching and learning
3. Creating and maintaining district policies and acceptable use of AI tools for staff teachers and students

Assists in access management of software by:

1. Determining access levels of teachers and support staff within software platforms
2. Manage least privileged access model of all teaching and support software and systems

Assists with software testing and implementation by:

1. Facilitating any testing of new and existing software
2. Staying abreast of updates and changes with teaching software catalogue and ensuring their ongoing support

Assist Systems Administrator with identifying/implementing classroom technologies including but not limited to:

1. Building and deploying new software images for teachers and staff
2. Maintaining current certificates and licensure for District teaching software

Attend TLC days to answer questions about classroom technology and software

Serve on appropriate committees and teams associated with teaching and learning technologies

Performs other duties as assigned

General Responsibilities: Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students staff and teachers across the K-12 environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential as this position requires consistent face-to-face and virtual interaction with all members of the South Burlington School District community

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and professional work experience considered. Experience with teaching and learning technology in a K-12 environment is preferred.

Why Join SBSD

*Supportive colleagues and leadership

*Strong commitment to diversity equity and inclusion

*Professional growth and advancement

*Comprehensive benefits

*Meaningful work that impacts students daily

Required Experience:

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