SCEN0241055-0000
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2022-10-31T00:00:00
This position exists in the Schenectady City School District and includes the responsibility for project management and coordination of curriculum, instruction, and professional development projects. The Instructional Support Specialist is responsible for managing multiple data systems in the area of instruction and assessment. Typical work activities include troubleshooting challenges with instructional technology, linking teachers in need with appropriate supports, running data reports and coordinating with special education and grants/accountability office on shared projects. Supervision is received from the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning with leeway given for carrying out the details of the work.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Coordinates the problem resolution process for instructional technology issues across buildings;Diagnoses and troubleshoots problems that arise in the instructional technology systems;Assigns license to ensure access for teacher and students to instructional technology programs;Collects instructional and technical help email requests and routes requests to the correct individual;Enters and maintains class rosters into various programs and data bases;Organizes and maintains curriculum maps and materials;Assists in updating curriculum maps and materials;Manages District database vendors and communicates issues to District Director;Assists in creating and implementing a communication plan for new staff;Provides updates to all staff on an ongoing basis throughout the year;Regularly reviews curriculum maps and materials to identify potential copyright issues;Organizes copyright permissions procedures to obtain copyright when necessary;Gathers assessment and other data from various sources and converts into user friendly data reports for analysis by District Acministration;Maintains materials management system for instructional support needs;Implements an inventory plan for materials and equipment, including start of year and end of year inventory and ordering;Manages and distributes software requests to the appropriate coordinator/director;Works with grants office to ensure instructional components and ordering for instructional grants are coordinated with the appropriate coordinator/director;Manages requests for technology and arranges technology delivery for webinars and other distance learning opportunities;Communicates when distance learning schedule disruptions occur;Interfaces with learning technology to support the continuity of programming and PD;Manages instructional support systems;Maintains and updates email and materials distribution lists as staff movement occurs, monitoring student teacher and mentor assignment and logs;Implements observation process for outside agency observers to buildings;Serves as the lead coordinator for organization of spaces, materials, communication with technology for Superintendent’s Conference Day and New Teacher Orientation;Monitors and ensures communication regarding APPR assignments, adds new staff to list and notifies coordinator, principal and human resources of updates;Coordinates hiring for Instruction Support Services including resumes, interview scheduling, onboarding communication and induction;Organizes district committees and minutes to ensure accurate minutes are available soon after district literacy, math and grading committees;Keeps and maintains all relevant records and reports;Performs related work as required.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of data systems and the problem solving process; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to work flexible hours including some evenings; strong technology skills and the willingness to learn new technologies; strong oral and written communication skills; cultural sensitivity, professionalism, organizational skill, tact, and courtesy.Job Qualifications Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a master’s degree; OR Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in the areas of technology or administrative support or; Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate’s degree and four (4) years of experience as defined by the limits of (B) above or; An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.
Clerical/Support Staff
Schenectady
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