Network Manager Job at Polk County Public Schools
Position Title:
Network Manager (11-month)
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Salary Grade, if non-union:
Pay Grade, if union:
PA08
Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Paraeducator Union
Our Mission:
The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.
Custom Job Purpose:
This position exists to perform responsible work for technical and professional coordination of the management of instructional and non-instructional school networks. Acquires and updates skills as necessary for effective network management. Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains hardware and software. Coordinates activities of outside vendors, consultants and trainers.
Essential Functions of this Job
Coordinates the maintenance, operation and management of existing instructional and non-instructional school technology. Assists with the planning, design and installation of future network expansions as growth demands. Performs all functions and procedures necessary to install and maintain school network hardware and software. Installs and configures local workstations, peripherals and mobile devices as needed. Develops and maintains network procedures to ensure regular school server backups as needed. Facilitates staff participation in the evaluation and selection of new software, hardware, and materials to support instructional objects.
Maintains accurate inventory of hardware, software and related peripherals. Organizes technology resources for easy accessibility by students and staff in coordination with the school media specialist. Follows troubleshooting procedures for hardware and software. Maintains hardware and arranges for timely repair and maintains repair history. Follows district network security procedures and works cooperatively with the school staff, the school improvement team, and the Information Systems and Technology Division Staff.
Works with school technology committee to make technology purchasing recommendations to school administration. Supports use of technology with all school personnel. Supports environment encouraging creative and independent use of instructional technology. Works with outside vendors, consultants and trainers as applicable. Supports the use of existing and emerging technology by staff and students. Continues personal professional growth and development in the area of technology pertinent to network management and software programs. Attends district technology contact and other required network manager meetings and seminars.
Non-Essential Functions of this Job
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrates ability to provide technical assistance to adults. Establishes and maintains working relationships with school teachers, administrators, support and district staff. Demonstrates ability to follow through to completion those complex tasks necessary to analyze computer problems, activate and troubleshoot network operations. Requires considerable working knowledge of computer operating systems used in the school. Communicates clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.
Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements
Successful completion of the Para Pro Exam and or Sixty (60) or more college credit hours or an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited school. Diploma from an accredited high school. Successful technical training or experience administering local area network required.
Work Context:
Requires sitting and some standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of multiple communication systems. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Provides technical support to students, internal and external contacts.
Physical Environment:
Requires working indoors and outdoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds, and frequently weighing 40 pounds or more, with help as necessary.
Local Code:
10387
EEO5:
43
Approval Date:
Mon Oct 25 2021 23:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Date Last Revised:
9/11/2022
The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.
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