Education Technology Specialist HQ (31 hr/wk, 180 days)

Summary Description

Under supervision, assists staff and students in a variety of technology related issues and activities, including but not limited to installing software/updates, imaging computers, performing password resets and facilitating schools IT work orders; assists in presenting new software to students and staff utilizing a variety of teaching methods; assists students, individually or in groups with lesson assignments and projects; reinforces learning concepts; confers with classroom teacher on progress of students; organizes software according to teacher's needs; provides basic technical support for computers, printers, interactive whiteboards, etc.; supports teachers with district approved curriculum software, and with district supported productivity software; reports and submits work orders on inoperative equipment to the appropriate individual; prints student's writing and art work; customizes media to meet teacher's particular needs; distributes and collects classroom materials and prepares computer lab for use; orders supplies and equipment; maintains student and attendance records; maintains computer lab bulletin boards; observes progress and problem areas of students for referral to the teacher; assists in maintaining safety and discipline of students; enforces school rules and regulations and assists in the support of district and site based computer applications; and manages school technology inventory. Works with Assessment about SBAC duties.

Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists staff and students in a variety of technology related issues and activities, including but not limited to installing software/updates, imaging computers, performing password resets and facilitating schools IT work orders;
• Assists in presenting new software to students and staff utilizing a variety of teaching methods;
• Assists students, individually or in groups with lesson assignments and projects;
• Reinforces learning concepts;
• Confers with classroom teacher on progress of students;
• Organizes software according to teacher's needs;
• Provides basic technical support for computers, printers, interactive whiteboards, etc.;
• Supports teachers with district approved curriculum software, and with district supported productivity software;
• Reports and submits work orders on inoperative equipment to the appropriate individual;
• Prints student's writing and art work;
• Customizes media to meet teacher's particular needs;
• Distributes and collects classroom materials and prepares computer lab for use;
• Orders supplies and equipment;
• Maintains student and attendance records;
• Maintains computer lab bulletin boards;
• Observes progress and problem areas of students for referral to the teacher;
• Assists in maintaining safety and discipline of students;
• Enforces school rules and regulations and assists in the support of district and site based computer applications;
• Manages school technology inventory.

Employment Standards

• Education/Experience: Equivalent to a high school diploma. Some education (i.e., college coursework, workshops, seminars, etc.) in the area of computer operations is desirable;
• Highly Qualified (HQ) Status: Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements: Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS) with a score of at least 460.

Knowledge

• Of: Educational principles and techniques; student behavior and characteristics; basic discipline techniques; correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic mathematics; basic computer concepts; file management; basic security (firewalls, spyware, keeping safe on the Internet, etc); general computer and peripheral use; and MS Office competency desirable.

Skills

• Skill at: Assisting in the instruction of students in computer operations; securing and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of students and teaching staff; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; problem identification and resolution; evaluating situations accurately and taking effective action; preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files and summaries; operating various instructional software programs; and understanding and carrying out written instructions.

Licenses/Certifications

• Incumbents hired must either possess the equivalent to each aspect of the ETS Academy Certification, which includes proof of competency in File Management, Media Resources, Processes and Procedures, ETS Components, ETS Applications, MS Office, specifically Word and PowerPoint, Interactive Whiteboards, and ETS Security, or they must receive this certification from the WCSD within two (2) years of employment.

Physical Demands

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Sometimes they need to move a monitor or CPU and perform recess duties.

Work Environment

The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Additional Job Information

• This position is for the 2026/27 school year with an anticipated start date after August 1,2026.
• Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to:
• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
• Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.
• New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.
• The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.