Computer Application Specialist (A-5) - Starting Salary: $57,110 per year

Workforce Diversity Statement The Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community - to challenge student achievement and realize equity for all in our schools. To achieve this, we value and strive for the highest levels of:

• Family and Community Engagement;
• Culturally Relevant Organizational Practices;
• School Climate;
• Student-Centered Learning;
• Diverse Staff of Excellent Educators
• Equitable Student Access; and
• Fiscal Equity

Workforce Diversity Statement The Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community - to challenge student achievement and realize equity for all in our schools. To achieve this, we value and strive for the highest levels of:

• Family and Community Engagement;
• Culturally Relevant Organizational Practices;
• School Climate;
• Student-Centered Learning;
• Diverse Staff of Excellent Educators
• Equitable Student Access; and
• Fiscal Equity

We are interested in candidates who are passionate around these values; candidates who represent the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community; and candidates who will engage fully in our continuous improvement efforts to achieve equity for all.

STARTING SALARY: $57,110 per year

The Application Specialist works with various administrators to maintain the student information systems. The Application Specialist will support the scheduling process: verify student data for reports, monitor, validate, and maintain student data files: and produce special reports as needed by the administration.

The Application Specialist is supervised by the Information Systems Specialist; and also receives directions from district and building administrators.

Support the scheduling process in conjunction with the Information Systems Specialist and school administrators. Oversee the production of the online course catalog and processing of students' scheduling requests. Oversee and implement grade reporting including preparation of report cards, creation of honor roll, class rank, and transcripts. Verify student data required for district, federal and state reports. Monitor and validate data in relation to pre-k-grade 12 student information systems.

Maintain files as needed to process student data cycles such as year-end rollover and grade level and school changes. Assists non-technical end users with successfully navigating program systems. Support parents and staff with all aspects of Power School and other essential programs. Working in systems such as, but not limited to:
Power School, other online vendor applications (i.e. student textbooks, learning software apps, etc.), in-house applications, various databases, Google & Microsoft platform apps, and other duties as related to the information systems and databases as assigned by supervisors.

Must demonstrate excellent listening, written and verbal communication, problem-solving, adaptability, project management, applying feedback into performance, ability to construct and work to deadlines and customer service skills are among the top traits of a desirable candidate. Effectively complete assignments independent of direct supervision that will include sensitive and confidential student information. Have a knowledge of student policies related to attendance, student eligibility, graduation requirements, promotion and loss of credit, etc.

Have ability to operate a computer, server, a calculator, copying equipment, PDA, and other equipment required to complete job assignments. Demonstrate an ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with office personnel, staff, parents of students, and the general public.

The skills and knowledge would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree with a combination of education and work experience which provides a demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position.

CT Motor Vehicle operator's license.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.