Position Title: Network Engineer

Terms of Employment: 12 Month Position

Evaluated By: Director of Technology

Job Summary

The Network Engineer must be a skilled technician and communicator who can work with all

department staff to meet the strategic and support needs of the district.

Employment Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technology and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum five years prior experience required

Classified Employee Confidentiality Statement

As an employee of the Huntington County Community Schools, some job duties may involve access to information/records that are considered confidential. Employees of the school corporation respect the confidentiality of the student and follow procedures to protect privacy.

Essential Job Duties

1. Leadership and Vision

Works closely with the Director of Technology and stakeholders to create a vision for how technology will support the district’s strategic goals

Knowledge or Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and lead the process of priority-setting and decision-making
• Interpersonal skills and a willingness to work closely with all constituents
• Ability to adapt known technologies to new uses and envision natural relationships between emerging technology resources and the education process
• Understanding of the change process and effective approaches to facilitating change

2. Planning and Budgeting

Works with the Director of Technology to identify the steps needed to meet strategic goals and a budget that takes into account the total cost of implementing technology solutions

Knowledge or Skills Required:

• Ability to think strategically, manage projects, and lead projects from vision to effective delivery of services
• Ability to set practical and realistic timelines for technology implementation
• Understanding of the steps and financial tools involved in the budgeting process
• Has a working knowledge of school district budgeting processes including budget advertisement and implementation of the working budget
• Has a working knowledge of Indiana State Board of Accounts rules and regulations

3. Systems Management

Assists to coordinate and ensure the implementation of all tasks related to: the development of technical specifications and infrastructure decisions; the selection, purchasing, installation and maintenance of IT; and the integration of technology into every facet of operations

Knowledge or Skills Required:

• Knowledge and expertise about infrastructure and performance standards for all aspects of the IT system
• Strong technical background accompanied by a personal commitment to ongoing research and learning

4. Information Management

Assists with the maintenance of systems and tools for gathering, mining, integrating and reporting data in usable and meaningful ways

Knowledge or Skills Required:

• Understanding of techniques and tools for data gathering, warehousing, and analysis - including knowledge of available applications and the options for customizing them or building new tools in-house
• Ability to assess and respond to the needs and concerns of a variety of knowledge workers

5. Business Leadership

Serves as a department leader who assists with purchasing decisions, assists in determining the "return on investment" for all technology implementations, and fosters good relationships with vendors, potential funders, and other key groups.

Provides support to the business office and building staff in the use and implementation of financial software.

Knowledge or Skills Required:

• Comfort managing a budget, making purchasing decisions, and handling the financial aspects of running an IT department
• Knowledge about market rates for technology equipment and services and the issues that determine ROI
• Ability to direct, manage, and negotiate with vendors and business partners
• Strong communication skills, the ability to build partnerships and articulate a vision for the district's technology program

6. Education and Training

Coordinates on-going, purposeful professional development for all Technology Department staff in the use of new technologies

Knowledge or Skills Required:

• Current understanding of technical best practices and the appropriate uses of technology to support high-caliber technology support
• Awareness of technology-related professional growth needs of the department members and the ability to respond to these needs, including providing "just in time" opportunities to remain current on technical content

7. Ethics and Policies

Assists with the implementation and enforcement of policies and educational programs related to the social, legal and ethical issues involved in technology use throughout the district

Knowledge or Skills Required:

• Knowledge about laws and legal issues related to copyright, privacy, filtering and other aspects of school technology use
• Awareness of other relevant issues including safety, technology-related health concerns and guidelines for fair and ethical implementation of technology
• Experience with AUP development and enforcement
• Commitment to modeling responsible technology use and working closely with all constituents

8. Communication Systems

Assists the Director of Technology to coordinate the use of e-mail, district web sites, voicemail systems and other forms of communication technology to facilitate decision-making, dialog and effective communication with the community and other key stakeholders.

Knowledge or Skills Required:

• Working knowledge of various communication tools - including purchasing options and technical issues related to implementation
• Understanding of web design and support issues and the staffing needed to keep district and school sites updated and operational
• Knowledge about converging technologies and new options for enhancing communication through technology
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide leadership to stakeholders in the utilization of communication resources

Essential Cognitive Factors

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community

Physical Factors

(Occasionally = 0-2.5 hrs./day; Frequently = 2.5-5.5 hrs./day; Constantly = 5.5+ hrs./day)

• Sitting/standing - constantly
• Stooping/kneeling/crouching - occasionally
• Hearing and speaking clearly - constantly
• Lifting (up to 20 lbs.) - occasionally

The Huntington County Community Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.