Dayton Public School District

Reports To: Director of Technology. The K12 System Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the computer systems and software applications within K12 educational institutions.. The K12 System Administrator plays a vital role in supporting the educational mission of the institution and ensuring a reliable and efficient technology environment for students, teachers, and staff.. Install, configure, and maintain database management systems such as Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL. 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with hands-on experience in database design, implementation, and maintenance

system administrator

Position: K-12 System Administrator Reports To: Director of Technology Salary Schedule / Grade: Refer to District Administrative Salary Scale F.L.S.A Status: Exempt Summary The K12 System Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the computer systems and software applications within K12 educational institutions. The System Administrator collaborates with school administrators, teachers, and IT teams to ensure the smooth operation, security, and availability of the school's technology infrastructure. The role will involve installing and configuring hardware and software, providing technical support to end-users, troubleshooting system issues, and implementing security measures. The K12 System Administrator plays a vital role in supporting the educational mission of the institution and ensuring a reliable and efficient technology environment for students, teachers, and staff. Essential Duties And Responsibilities <ul><li>Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, operating systems, and software applications in K12 educational environments.</li><li>Collaborate with school administrators and IT teams to assess reporting needs and develop strategies for system improvements and upgrades.</li><li>Monitor system performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure optimal system availability and performance.</li><li>Provide technical support to end-users, including teachers, staff, and students, by troubleshooting hardware, software, and network-related problems.</li><li>Implement and enforce security measures to protect sensitive data, systems, and resources within the educational institution.</li><li> Manage user accounts, permissions, and access levels to ensure appropriate and secure system usage.</li><li>Create and maintain system documentation, including system configurations, inventory records, and user guides.</li><li>Assist in the planning and execution of technology projects, such as system upgrades, migrations, and deployments.</li><li>Collaborate with vendors and service providers to ensure timely resolution of system-related issues and coordinate system maintenance activities.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in system administration to provide innovative and efficient solutions.</li><li>Install, configure, and maintain database management systems such as Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL</li><li>Participate in the development and implementation of data governance policies and procedures</li><li>Ensures accurate and timely data entry into internal and external databases, spreadsheets, and other web-based applications.</li><li>Conducts data collection studies including training, auditing, and verifying accuracy of data collection. </li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S</li><li>Valid Driver’s License.</li><li>A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education, information technology, information systems, or a related discipline</li><li>Experience with information technology. Experience in Education preferred. </li></ul>Knowledge & Experience <ul><li>Ability to coordinate efforts between Dayton Public Schools and the Ohio Department of Education (ODE).</li><li>Strong foundation in technology, mathematics/statistics, statistical software and computer literacy</li><li>Thorough knowledge of national, state and district testing procedures, practices, policies and protocols. </li><li>Effective management, organizational and communication skills.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills</li><li>Ability to communicate results and findings in an understanding manner to non-statisticians</li><li>Sound analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Capacity to be flexible in duties and workload, meet deadlines and plan work</li><li>Ability to work alone and within teams to carry out research</li><li>Design surveys, collect information and statistical modeling to produce the required analysis</li><li>Proficiency in SQL and experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques</li><li>3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with hands-on experience in database design, implementation, and maintenance</li><li>Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Tableau. </li></ul>PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. <ul><li>Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time. </li><li>Exhibits manual dexterity to enter data into a computer. </li><li>Able to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids. </li><li>Hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone. </li><li>Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly. </li><li>Physical agility to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk, reach and lift up to 25 pounds. </li></ul>WORK ENVIRONMENT <ul><li>Duties are normally performed in an office environment. </li><li>Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue </li><li>Work may be subject to frequent interruptions </li><li>Some assignments are subject to completion within strict timelines </li><li>Travel for meetings, professional development activities, and work assignments </li></ul> The Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.

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