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District IT Support Specialist
- Saydel Community School District (Des Moines, IA)
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District IT Support Specialist JobID: 456
+ Position Type:
Technology/ Computer Technician
+ Date Posted:
7/22/2025
+ Location:
District Wide
+ Date Available:
08/04/2025
IT Support Specialist
Support - Position - Technology Specialist
IT Support Specialist will work in a Chromebook and MacOS environment with a primary responsibility of providing Tier 1 support for staff and students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education and Experience
+ Work requires reading, writing, and analytical skills normally acquired through a four-year degree from an accredited college or equivalent work experience.
+ 2-year associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred
+ Valid driver's license and vehicle
+ Experience with the following is preferred:
+ Education technology
+ Ability to learn new and leading technologies
+ Infinite Campus, Extreme switches and wireless, Chromebooks, Google Admin console, Mac OS, Windows, OS, and hardware deployment
B. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
+ Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, with ability to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions
+ Strength to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds
C. Knowledge of:
+ Computer hardware, software, and peripherals such as central processing units, servers, monitors, cables, network systems, printers, projectors, displays
+ Procedures for installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting and repairing applicable software, hardware, and peripherals
+ Principles, practices, hardware, and software related to the establishment and maintenance of wired and wireless networks
+ Techniques for explaining technical concepts and procedures to non-technical users
D. Skills:
+ Customer service mindset
+ Collaboraitve growth mindset
+ Installing, configuring, and upgrading operating systems and software using standard application practices
+ Installing, configuring, and repairing computers, network infrastructure, and peripherals such as printers and related hardware
+ Troubleshooting and solving hardware and software problems
+ Instructing users on new or upgraded computer applications and hardware
+ Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines and procedures
+ Organizing own work, setting priorities, and meeting critical time deadlines
+ Communicating effectively with co-workers, students, parents, and vendors
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Under the supervision of the director of technology, the technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and upgrades computer hardware, software, personal computer networks, peripheral equipment, and online systems; trains users, prepares documentation, and provides user assistance to district and building staff and students; and performs related work as required.
+ Installs, configures, and upgrades operating systems and software using standard processes.
+ Installs, assembles, and configures computers, displays, projectors, network infrastructure, and peripherals such as printers, scanners, and related hardware.
+ Troubleshoots problems with computer systems, which may include hardware and software, e-mail, network, and peripheral equipment problems; makes repairs and corrections where required.
+ Acts as a technical resource in assisting users to resolve problems with equipment and data; staff a centralized help desk to facilitate the exchange of information and advice; implements solutions or notifies outsource providers as required.
+ Assists in instructing district and building staff in the use of standard business and administrative software, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and database management; provides instruction or written documentation where required.
+ Documents software, hardware, and network installations and changes.
+ Assists with inventory and ordering of hardware and software.
+ Other technical duties under the responsibility of the director of technology and other duties as assigned.
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