JOB TITLE:

Technologist 

 

SUMMARY OF POSITION/PURPOSE:

A technologist provides the first level support for school site personnel by identifying and resolving technology issues (including, but not limited to, troubleshooting hardware and software problems, and maintaining the district’s equipment). Technologists also assist teachers, staff and students in learning and applying technology in the curriculum and embracing new skills and technologies.

Technologists attend required meetings and trainings, and provide site-based tech support and coaching as part of managing assigned work orders. Technologists also follow directions given by the Director of Technology for providing necessary support and assistance in departmental operations.

SUPERVISOR:

Director of Technology

SUPERVISES:

None

EDUCATION REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

Required: High School diploma
Preferred: Associate degree in technology

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

Preferred:  Familiarity with computers (hardware and/or software)

Preferred:  Previous customer service experience

Preferred:  Previous teaching or classroom aide experience

 

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

Have a current New Mexico driver's license to drive District vehicles

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Respond to e-mails, phone calls, emergencies and assigned work orders
2. Promptly complete work orders and the associated reports
3. Attend meetings and training to keep abreast of district programs and procedures
4. Provide first line technology support for school sites
5. Assist the other Technologists and the Director of Technology  in providing instructional support for teachers
6. Report site needs, concerns and successes involving technology
7. Learn about new and innovative technology products and programs
8. Advise users about Technology policies, procedures, and practices
9. Participate on technology committees for the District and school sites
10. Assist school sites in the preparation and administration of computerized short-cycle assessments and student development programs
11. Assist in resolving network, hardware and software problems as directed
12. Assist in keeping the computer labs functioning
13. Assist in the maintenance and upgrading of district network, hardware and software
14. Keep vehicles used by the Technology Department free of debris and clutter
15. Maintain accurate attendance records and report absences promptly
16. Always present users with a pleasant and courteous attitude
17. Maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times
18. Submit to periodic evaluations of performance
19. Perform other activities assigned at the discretion of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Director of Technology.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

None

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

1. Ability to interact positively with staff, teachers and students.
2. Ability to participate and contribute to site based technology planning.
3. Willingness to be the first line of technology support and information.
4. Sound foundation of technology knowledge (or an aptitude to learn).
5. Effective communication skills.
6. Willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge.
7. Strong organizational and planning skills to manage assigned work orders
8. Ability to coach users in effective uses of instructional technology.
9. Strong desire to be part of a team.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

1.  Occasional light carrying of equipment up to 50 pounds
2.  Prolonged sitting at a computer terminal with typing
3.  Travel to different schools in the district
4.  Occasional installation of telephones, cabling and wires
5.  Occasional work on weekends or at night to complete tasks at a minimum of interruption to administrative and teaching staff.

PRIMARY JOB LOCATION:

Central Office Building, school sites as assigned

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT):

Follows Administrative Calendar

 

EVALUATION PERFORMED BY:

Director of Technology

 

EMPLOYEE'S WORK:

Standing	10%	Inside	98%
Walking	10%	Outside	2%
Sitting	80%
Total	100%		100%

Requirements While Performing Job:

Physical Activity	Daily:  Yes/No	Description
Twist:  Waist	Yes
Wrist	Yes
Neck/Shoulder	Yes
Stoop, bend	Yes
Squat, kneel or crawl	Yes
Repetitive motions of hands or wrists	Yes
Run	No
Climb ladders, stairs, or equipment	Yes
Ride equipment	No
Walk on uneven terrain	No
Fine finger dexterity	Yes
Manual dexterity	Yes
Reaching above shoulders	Yes
Reaching at shoulder height	Yes
Reaching below shoulders	Yes
Other

Requirements for pushing, lifting, pulling, or carrying obstacles of weight

No. of lbs. from the floor	Push	Pull	Lift	Carry	Frequency:  Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while
0-25			X	X	Frequently
26-50			X	X	Rarely
51-150
Above 150
No. of lbs from chest high
0-25			X	X	Once in a while
26-50
51-150
Above 150
No. of lbs. over head
0-25			X	X	Once in a while
26-50
51-150
Above 150

Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:

Chemicals, skin irritants such as soaps, cleaning agents and others
Cold/heat of outside work
Confined spaces such as crawl spaces and other small areas	Yes
Contact with the public	Yes
Dampness
Electrical
Explosives, flammables, gas, paint thinners
High work spaces
Machine noise
Radiation
Sun
Vibration
Protective equipment required

 

Vision Demand and Capabilities                                                                         

Normal night vision
Normal depth perception	X
Normal depth vision	X
Normal color vision	X
Red/Green/Amber color vision	X
Uncorrected Vision
Corrected Vision	X

 

Hearing Demands and Capabilities

Hearing essentially normal	X
Some high tone loss
Significant high tone loss
Low tone loss
Other requirements:  Corrected hearing	X

PRIMARY JOB LOCATION:
SCS Central Office

 

Socorro Consolidated Schools provides all training

required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

 

 

** IF CHOSEN APPLICANT WILL NEED TO RE-APPLY FOR PERMANENT POSITION AT THE END OF THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR