Systems and Instructional Support Specialist

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems and Instructional Support Specialist identifies new technology for integration within the school and is responsible for data collection documents, software programs/support, and policies and procedures including management of Day School SharePoint sites, IEPWriter, Skyward, Act 48 and program evaluation. This individual develops in-service trainings and works with Day School staff members and CI support departments such as Information Systems as an integral part of a professional team to create and ensure efficiencies in The Day School.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Educational Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least two years of successful experience using technology and information systems in an educational setting is required.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification required or obtained upon hire.
• Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting software and hardware in a networked environment (in an educational setting) and training staff is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts staff surveys and develops questionnaires, evaluates data collected, prepares reports and disseminates results to TDS Administrators in order to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, staff needs, etc.
• Investigates and resolves user problems with systems used by TDS (i.e., IEPWriter, Skyward, SchoolMessenger, MS Office/Outlook, curriculum programs, etc.)
• Maintains TDS SharePoint Team Sites, IEPWriter dictionaries, student information systems, and custom forms or programs.
• Maintains software and service subscriptions and manages user licensing.
• Develops and delivers training materials, and professional development opportunities related to instructional technology for Day School faculty and staff. Examples include but are not limited to: IEPWriter, Skyward SIS, SchoolMessenger Alerting, MS Office/Outlook/SharePoint, IEP Goals and Objectives, Progress Reports, computerized data collection sheets, Summary Reports for graduates, etc.
• Provides technical support to Day School Administration.
• Participates in processes needed for audits and accreditation reviews.
• Assists the CI Information Systems team and Day School end-users with device support and instructional activities.

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
• Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
• Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
• 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development/CEU’s
• Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Credit Union
• Team Member Recognition Events
• Referral bonus
• CPR-employer paid
• Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level