I

HelpDesk Support Specialist - Technology

Independence School District
On-site
Missouri, United States

  • Position Type:
      Technology/Student Learning Management

  • Date Posted:
      9/12/2024

  • Location:
      100-Central Office

  • Date Available:
      24-25 School Year

  •   TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK SUPPORT SPECIALIST
     
    Qualifications:
    • Help desk support and/or customer service experience required
    • PowerSchool Student Information System experience preferred
    • High degree of broad technical aptitude preferred with the ability to clearly communicate technical solutions in a friendly and helpful manner to a non-technical audience
    • Strong skills in human relations, problem solving, decision making, organization, and communications
    • Strong telephone skills and friendly service-oriented demeanor
    • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
    • Ability to sit for 7.5 hours daily
     
    Fair Labor Standards Act Status:  Non-Exempt
     
    Reports to:    
    Director of Technology
     
    Job Goal:
    The Help Desk is responsible for providing end user support to ensure the efficient use of all operational and instructional technologies.
     
    Performance Responsibilities:
    • Receives all district calls, emails, and work orders for technology support
    • Provides Tier 1 & 2 support directly to all end users via phone and email
    • Provide Tier 1 support for PowerSchool Student Information System.
    • Maintenance, assignment, and escalation of help desk work orders
    • Management of special projects, services, and initiatives for staff & students
    • Work closely as a team with technology services department to become and remain knowledgeable of all systems and services
    • Provide limited/moderate tech support for Central Office staff.
    • Other duties as assigned
     
    Terms of Employment:
    The Help Desk staff will be employed for twelve-month positions.  The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.
     
    Evaluation:
    The Help Desk staff will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the Independence School District Technology Staff Performance Based Evaluation.