Districtwide Technical Engineer FTE

Districtwide Technical Engineer 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, Kentucky

Job : 5787667

Final date to receive applications: Jul 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Direct and coordinate information systems support; maintain and produce documentation and reports for users and provide problem resolution; administer security and maintain confidentiality related to the information systems of the district.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain a strategic approach for meeting the needs of the district to support staff by coordinating the work of the information systems.
• Recommend and coordinate the use of business application development platforms and tools to ensure current standards of school business development are maintained.
• Assist other developers on the team with complex projects and needs; serve as project leader as required.
• Work with the manager of the financial systems to identify needs and prioritize the work of the information support team.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments, issues, and advancements in computer application hardware and software.
• Maintain contact with users to analyze system performance and efficiency; provide training support and consult with users to discuss desired outcomes and user expectations.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Current versions of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and other operating systems and desktop applications employed by the district
• Principles and techniques of SQL database structures and computer application coding and development
• Microsoft SQL Server database administration
• TimeIPS and AESOP administration, including the technologies needed for integration into MUNIS Systems.
• Current versions of common business application development languages and tools in a Microsoft environment, including SQL and Informix 4GL, SSRS, etc.
• Rapid Application Development (RAD) tools and methodologies

ABILITY TO:

• Use personal computers, devices, cloud, and peripherals
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; meet schedules and timelines
• Plan and organize work independently and with little direct supervision
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Learn new skills quickly and with little supervision using available online resources; take initiative to stay current with the rapidly evolving world of web development
• Attend professional development opportunities as provided by the district

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years as a successful MIS user in a school district or three years of increasingly responsible programming experience with a school financial system or environmental resource planning (ERP) software.

Licenses or

Certifications:

• N/A

Special Requirements:

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights, up to 30 pounds.
• Requires the ability prioritize and manage a schedule tasks and projects

Job Description Creation Date: 09/2008

Revision Dates: 07/2011, 07/2012, 09/2015, 12/2024, 06/2026

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,586 to $89,619 per year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Carl Hayden
• INFORMATON AND ANALYTICS
• Email: carl.haydenchools.us