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Job Title:

Network Manager (11-month)

Job Location:

Dan Jenkins Acad 6-8 Job Location (Short): Haines City, FL, USA, 33844

Status:

Open Posting End Date:

9/16/26

Salary Grade:

Paraeducator PA08 Position Title Network Manager (11-month) Custom Job Purpose This position exists to perform responsible work for technical and professional coordination of the installation and management of instructional and non-instructional school microcomputer networks. Acquires and updates skills as necessary for effective network management. Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains hardware and software. Trains users in applications on the network. Coordinates activities of outside vendors, consultants and trainers. Essential Functions of this Job Coordinates the maintenance, operation and management of existing instructional and non-instructional school microcomputer networks. Assists with the planning, design and installation of future network expansions as growth demands. Performs all functions and procedures necessary to install and maintain school network hardware and software. Configures local workstations as needed.

Coordinates and oversees installation of routines necessary to network school microcomputers to mainframe computers. Develops and maintains network procedures to ensure regular system backups on a timely basis. Trains and supports backup network operator. Facilitates staff participation in the evaluation and selection of new software, hardware, and materials to support instructional objects.

Maintains software library and necessary documentation to include, but not be limited to, network wiring, hardware and software. Maintains inventory of hardware and related peripherals. Organizes technology resources for easy accessibility by students and staff in coordination with and support of the school media specialist. Follows troubleshooting procedures for hardware and software. Maintains hardware and arranges for timely repair. Maintains repair history and file server performance statistics.

Ensures software in the school is properly licensed and maintains related records. Establishes and/or maintains network security policy. Works cooperatively with the school staff, the school QIC, and the Technological Services Division to include InTec, EERS, Data Processing and Information Services. Incorporates principles of district instructional technology plan into school technology plan. Further, ensures school technology plan is an integral part of the school improvement plan and supports the school's curriculum and instructional program. Works with school technology committee to create budget. Makes technology budget recommendation to school administration. Coordinates use of technology with all school personnel. Establishes environment encouraging creative and independent use of instructional technology. Coordinates and/or provides training to school staff in network and software use. Coordinates activities of outside vendors, consultants and trainers. Encourages student development of skills in the use of instructional technology resources. Models effective use of technology in the classroom and media center for teachers and students. Facilitates the use of existing and emerging technology by staff and students. Some examples are laserdiscs, interactive video, CD-ROM, instructional television and telecommunications. Interprets the school's instructional technology program for staff, parents and members of the community. Continues professional growth and development in the area of technology. Attends ongoing training pertinent to network management and software programs. Keeps abreast of new developments in instructional technology. Attends district technology contact and other training meetings and seminars. Attends technology conferences and seminars as appropriate. Essential Functions of this Job (cont.) Non-Essential Functions of this Job Performs other duties as assigned.