Position Type:
Technology/Application Support Specialist

Date Posted:
7/8/2022

Location:
Town School Office

Date Available:
08/01/2022

Application Support Specialist
Full-Time Position (12-months)

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent;
• Minimum 2 years experience with supporting educational applications preferred;
• Strong experience developing end user support/training;
• Strong experience with building SQL queries, Google Apps scripts, and batch scripts;
• Experience with Python, Java, C++, HTML or other programming languages for building custom pages preferred;
• Knowledgeable with Frontline, PowerSchool, and Cognos and APEX reporting;
• Expert language and communication skills, both oral and written;
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and attitude in dealing with colleagues, other staff members;
• Ability to perform calmly and accurately, and maintain a professional demeanor in a stressful, rapid paced, multi-task oriented environment.

Reports to: Director of Technology

Salary Range: A highly competitive salary and fringe benefit package is offered.

Starting Date: August 1, 2022

Application Deadline: Until Position is Filled

Application Procedures:

Internal applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 1676 (Please be sure to select internal applicant. This signifies one's current status as a Westport employee.)

External applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 1676 (Paper copies will not be accepted.)

The Westport Board of Education will not make employment decision (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages and supports the student information system; report development, custom page development, end user training, and software updates
• Manages and supports the finance system; report development, end user training, and software updates
• Manages and supports other administrative and instructional applications (in-house and hosted)
• Assists in data and user management
• Oversees federal reporting
• Oversees data integration between systems; importing and exporting
• Works jointly with and full backup to Information Systems Manager
• Assists the Director of Technology, Infrastructure Manager and Operations Manager as needed
• Backup to Parent Helpdesk and Operations Support position