IT Specialist - SST Champions CP
School of Science & Technology
- Location
- Onsite (Houston, Texas)
- Compensation
- $21 - $28/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 4 days ago
About the Role
Carmen Schools of Science and Technology seeks an IT Specialist to support instructional technology integration at its Houston campus. The role involves assisting staff with hardware and software, troubleshooting technical issues, and managing technology resources to enhance student learning.
Skills
Instructional technology
Hardware troubleshooting
Software troubleshooting
Technology inventory management
Technical support
Data analysis
Communication skills
Problem-solving
Public speaking
Database management
Spreadsheet software
Word processing
Interpersonal skills
Project coordination
Full job details
Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department
Position:
IT Specialist
Department/Campus:
Campus
Reports to:
Operations Manager
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Pay Grade:
PG-1065
Job Type
Full Time
Work Hours
Normal School hours
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cooperating with the District staff in the total effort to bring about quality education for students through the use of instructional technology.
- Assisting in planning, coordinating and implementing instructional technology applications consistent with established project objectives and activities.
- Providing on-going in-service to teachers, administrators and Para-professionals in the use of instructional technology and the use of hardware applications.
- Troubleshoots hardware and software to identify computer malfunctions.
- Maintains technology inventory records and paperwork.
- Coordinating efforts to assist schools in the identification, selection, acquisition, use and evaluation of computer hardware and appropriate software.
- Establishing and maintaining technology resources appropriate for classroom use.
- Attending required local, state and other meetings/workshops/conferences for the purpose of sharing and collecting information gained with the district schools.
- Performs other job related duties as required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
- Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
- Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
- Ability to analyze data
- Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
- Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
- Position is in school setting and requires prolonged work at a desk in one location, walking, and standing.
- Moderate travel is required.