Internal applicants must apply by sending a letter of interest to the District Office, detailing their experience and qualifications. Please either email as an attachment or hand deliver to Pam Hickson (phickson@siuslaw.k12.or.us).

District Position begins 26/27 school year.  Salary Schedule is based on the 2026-2027 school year.  

This is a 10-month/renewable position, that includes benefits of paid medical and leave.

  New hires typically begin at Step 1 on the Salary Schedule.

All offers of employment are contingent upon board approval and the applicant’s satisfactory completion of a drug screening test (including marijuana), background and reference checks. Siuslaw School District strives to provide a safe, alcohol and drug free environment for all employees.

TITLE: Technology Specialist

SUPERVISOR: Director of Technology

JOB TYPE: Classified Position, 1.0 FTE (8 hours per day, 7.5 hours per day +30 min paid lunch)

SUMMARY: This position assists the Director of Technology in providing technology support and maintenance for the district’s technology infrastructure and assets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License.
• Preferred: A+ Certification OR Associates OR Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science.
• Preferred: Considerable knowledge/training in the practices, procedures, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance, installation and repair of computer systems/networks.
• Preferred: Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices and precautions.
• Preferred: Knowledge of student information systems and educational platforms, Oregon Department of Education state reporting and asset and data management.
• Experience preferred, but not required. The district is willing to train someone with a great attitude and a willingness to learn!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs technical work of a recurring nature within established methods, practices and procedures under general supervision of the District Technology Supervisor.
• Assist staff with troubleshooting and questions on student information systems. Create and maintain user roles within the student information systems.
• Responsible for annual software and program renewals; creating purchase orders and managing invoices.
• Asset management; maintain inventory and storage of parts and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand instruction manuals and directions.
• Complete, delegate and monitor all required Oregon Department of Education state reports.
• Completes necessary paperwork and records.
• Provides instruction to users on software applications.
• Maintain user accounts on all district programs and educational platforms.
• Manage helpdesk ticket system and communicate needs to the Director of Technology.
• Report immediately to the Technology Director any theft or damage to school property.
• Keep an inventory of equipment.
• Conduct an on-going program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.
• Comply with federal, state and local laws with regard to technology and security.
• Participate in periodic inspections and tests of all installations in the school to insure their safe condition.
• Travel between buildings via personal or district vehicle to assist at all three schools.
• Collaboratively work with staff and students to solve computer, student information systems and educational platform related issues.
• Student information system administrator
• District website editor
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL/WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Safety equipment is available to be used.
• Exposure to electricity, noise, heat, cold, hot and cold surfaces.
• Requires coordination and dexterity and the repetitive use of hands and arms while keyboarding.
• May include solvent or chemical smells.
• Work environment is primarily in a school building environment and may include work performed outdoors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience and familiarity with current technology trends and issues.
• Ability to diagnose technical issues.
• Willingness to implement and learn new technology.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to organize and maintain efficient time schedule.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and the public.
• Good communication, organization and computer skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Emotional and physical stamina to perform duties as required by the designated task, except for temporary disability.
• Effective oral/written communication skills in order to work collaboratively with a variety of school personnel, as well as parents of students with disabilities and/or unique needs.               

CONDITIONS:   

This is a 10-month position.

SALARY:

TBD, based classified salary schedule

EVALUATION:   

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.