Primary Purpose

Provide technical expertise in the development, implementation, and management of electronic data solutions to meet the computing needs of the district’s users and systems.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

High School diploma required (college degree preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of object-oriented programming specifically C#

Knowledge of performance testing and best practices

Knowledge of IMS department policies and procedures

Knowledge of database management systems to include: Informix and SQL

Knowledge of relational database theory, UNIX commands, AIX shell scripts, TCP/IP and network protocols

Knowledge of application development life cycle

Knowledge of reporting tools to include: Reporting Services, Crystal Reports and Cognos

Knowledge of HTML, basic JavaScript, web scripting languages: ColdFusion, ASP, ASP.NET

Skill in high-level programming languages

Skill in troubleshooting problems dealing with varied levels of complex factors

Skill in requirements analysis, communication, and documentation

Skill in communication and collaboration between and among various areas of the organization to support high student achievement and customer satisfaction

Skill in delivery of services throughout the learning community, assigned area, and customers

Experience

Five years related work experience in systems analysis and programming

Five years related work experience in requirements definition and application development

Three years’ experience managing large-scale Information Systems projects

Experience with Information Systems applied to an educational setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Implement and maintain assigned programs and services and provide technical/specialized expertise and support.
2. Communicate and collaborate with internal and external customers to support high student achievement and customer satisfaction.
3. Participate in cross-functional project teams in support of the district’s strategic goals and objectives.
4. Review, analyze, evaluate, and document business processes and workflow. Work with users and staff to determine needs and/or project requirements, and to determine the tools and methods, which provide the best solution.
5. Develop we-based applications, programs, reports, queries, and relational databases to meet administrative computing needs, using appropriate analysis, design, programming, testing, and implementation tools and techniques that adhere to district and industry standards.
6. Manage development projects to meet established project timelines.
7. Support users, staff, and systems, providing assistance to resolve problems,
8. Maintain on-going applications and ensure relational data integrity, including periodic procedures, which satisfy district and legal requirements.
9. Serve as consultant to District staff in meeting requirements for collecting and disseminating student information.
10. Integrate third party applications to interface district systems as required.
11. Perform procedures required for business continuity, including system backup, recovery, and security.
12. Research and evaluate current environments and architectures to meet future needs of the district.
13. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
14. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
15. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
16. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
17. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
18. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
19. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
20. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
21. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
22. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
23. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
24. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
25. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Ability to reason through complex computer problems; ability to work under pressure of deadlines; ability to communicate and reason with educators, staff, or other users as required; work safely with children and educators in a school environment

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Work with frequent interruptions; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; no or very limited physical effort required; no or very limited exposure to physical risk; work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment

Terms: 230 days

Pay grade: Admin/Mgmt 3