JESSIEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT  

Job Description for 

Technology Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Technology JOB STATUS: Full Time 

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: N/A REPORTS TO: Director of Technology Services

GRADE/LEVEL: N/A AMOUNT OF TRAVEL REQUIRED: See Essential

Duties 

WORK SCHEDULE: Per contracted days 

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Technology Services, the technology assistant is responsible for installation and maintenance of all technology hardware and software for Jessieville School District.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To install, maintain and repair all district hardware, software and peripheral devices
• To use the technology work order system to ensure that issues are taken care of in a timely manner
• To assist users (students, teachers, and administrators) to resolve technical issues
• To maintain Internet services for connectivity and CIPA
• To manage all software and hardware inventory
• To attend and participate in training as directed by the technology director
• Must have physical ability and stamina to handle installation of heavy equipment, wiring installation and any related technology task as assigned by the Director of Technology
• To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee’s supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent
• To provide basic troubleshooting of computers, peripheral devices, network printers and copiers
• To maintain computer supplies such as keyboards, mice, printer toner, projector bulbs, digital cameras and supplies for cameras, etc.
• To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee’s supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent
• To maintain inventory of computers and peripheral devices
• To be the Administrative contact person for the Department of Information Systems and ADE
• To train and assist eSchool users
• To oversee and submit Cycles 2-7
• To be the point of contact for district website issues, updates, maintenance with the web-host company
• To perform additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

• Knowledge of the schools and JSD policies and procedures
• Evidence of strong commitment to quality education
• Evidence of strong organizational skills
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Minimum of high school diploma or GED with an accredited educational institution and/or post-secondary training/job related experience in electronics, networking, and technology. Other requirements per job description. 

Experience

Minimum one year experience in a job related field or educational equivalency. Other requirements per job description. 

Certificates & Licenses

Valid certificate or license to comply with the necessary requirements to meet the position’s essential duties and responsibilities, including on-going training for renewal.

Computer Skills  

Ability to apply all levels of computer programs (spreadsheet, Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, others) to enhance job performance. (Others could include APSCN, HAC/TAC, web site design, Google domains, installation of new technologies and technological developments) 

Other Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community. 

Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. 

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all federal, state, and district requirements. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic math operations to meet job expectations. 

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations appropriately to meet job expectations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities Lift/Carry

Stand F 10 lbs or less C 

Walk F 11 – 20 lbs C 

Sit F 21 – 50 lbs F 

Handling / Fingering C 51 – 100 lbs O 

Reach Outward F Over 100 lbs O 

Reach Above Shoulder F 

Climb F 

Crawl F 

Squat or Kneel C 

Bend C 

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less F

13-25lbs F 

26-40 lbs F 

41-100lbs F 

• (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.S hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day) 

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth perception) 

Sense of Sound (ability to converse with others, conduct telephone conversations) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform with the essential functions.

The JSD HR Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the JSD reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the JSD may deem appropriate.

The Jessieville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Jessieville School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.